And Barcelona would have been presented with the appeal of associating Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi.
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CLARA ADDRESS
Ghanaian coach Charles Akonnor said he had suggested Thomas Partey join Arsenal.
He told Ghanaian radio: “Honestly, I wouldn’t need Thomas Partey to sign for Arsenal.
“That’s because atletico Madrid will play the Champions League.
“Your position is guaranteed and will play.
“It will be difficult for Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League, so I highly recommend that you stay in Madrid.
“Arsenal enthusiasts will kill me for that!”
LISB IN ITS OWN WAY
Jan Vertonghen will complete his signing for Benfican shortly.
Fabrizio Romano showed the news on Twitter.
… Read about the Ndombele agreement: Inter now focuses on the EU. League will then resume talks with Tottenham. No ATM agreement. ⚪️
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2020
COLD CHILD’S WAR
Chelsea is in favor of a bidding war for Ben Chilwell, after Leicester slapped him with a value of 80 million pounds.
Chelsea has made an initial offer for Chilwell, which is significantly smaller than Leicester would like.
And they are reluctant to increase their money supply, which can open the door for United to move in.
STACKING OF DEVICES
The first 4 rounds of the Carabao Cup will accumulate in the first month of the season to make the festival play, writes DUNCAN WRIGHT.
EFL bosses have been forced to be artistic with the list of matches so that their cup tournament can be held after the start of the new season.
The first round, involving the EFL teams, will be played on September 5, a week before the league’s campaigns begin.
Rounds two, 3 and 4 will then take place on weekdays from September 15-16, which will come with Premier League teams.
The top-tier groups participate in the tournament in the round of moments, with the exception of those participating in The European competitions that come in a later round.
The condensed timeline means that Premier League clubs play a minimum of SIX matches in the first 3 weeks of the new season, every weekend and on weekdays from September 12.
KEYBOARD WARRIOR FOLLOWED
The Premier League has sued a Singapore fan for threatening and abusive messages won through Brighton’s Neal Maupay.
They in a statement:
Threatening and abusive messages won through the player have been reported to the Premier League, its online abuse reporting system.
Premier League investigators have tracked the location of the guilty user in Singapore and have now filed a formal complaint with the police.
The Premier League is communicating with the local government and all upcoming legal proceedings on behalf of Neal Maupay.
“We responded to seek justice on your behalf, which in this case meant identifying the perpetrator, following him to where he lives, and then taking appropriate legal action.
ZECH’S ON THE POST.
Young Arsenal zech Medley has joined Gillingham on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old defender broke into the first team last season, but this year has appeared as a substitute in the Europa League.
Medley, who joined Chelsea as a child in 2016, a regular under-23 who finished sixth in Premier League Two but is now advancing.
The former 6-foot-5-inch former young star of England will spend 12 months at Priestfield Stadium after the Gills rejected several clubs for signing.
Announcing the move on his website, coach Steve Evans said, “The guy has taken his time, talked to a lot of clubs and is an addition.
“I would like to congratulate Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal team for agreeing to allow Zech to continue his studies here.
ALLAN KEY
The 20-year-old striker has not yet appeared in the league with Newcastle, playing his FA Cup against Rochdale in January.
Geordie set a purpose for Joelinton in that game and finished the season as Newcastle’s most sensible under-23 scorer.
GREAT LUCK
Manchester United has renewed its resolve to Barcelona star Ansu Fati as an option for Jadon Sancho.
The Red Devils and Borussia Dortmund are stalled in an agreement to announce to the point of England.
Now, Sport says this has led those of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to conduct new research by the 17-year-old prodigy of the Camp Nou.
Fati scored seven goals in 24 la Liga appearances, his decisive crusade alongside Lionel Messi and the rest of his all-star team.
Super agent Jorge Mendes would have been concerned in discussions about a change to United this summer.
HELP HEND
Newcastle will make running agent Jef Hendrick his first summer signing, writes OSCAR PAUL.
The 28-year-old midfielder left Burnley after 4 years and reportedly a target for AC Milan.
Aston Villa also sniffed, Steve Bruce hopes to take over the international Republic of Ireland.
Toon’s boss has a limited budget after the Saudi acquisition collapses.
And with creditor Nabil Bentaleb to return and young Matty Longstaff leaving the club at the end of his contract, Hfinishrick will provide a much-needed festival in the middle of the park.
STAYING IN PLACE
Marvin Johnson, a broad and flexible man, has signed a new contract at Middlesbrough, writes OSCAR PAUL.
Johnson continues to provide under boss Neil Warnock, who kept the Teesiders in the championship after replacing Jonathan Woodgate.
The 29-year-old signed an extension in July to end the season and will remain in Riverside until at least next summer.
Johnson joined Boro in 2017 and made 60 appearances.
Warnock said: “Since I got here, he’s taken a step forward every single week and I’m very happy to stay here.
“It was perfect for us at the end of last season, I was very satisfied with what I saw and I think I can still improve my time here.”
WELCOME TO MIAMI
David Beckham greeted Blaise Matuidi after signing Inter Miami from Juventus.
Miami director Becks posted on his Instagram: “I was lucky enough to play with Blaise in Paris and I saw how wonderful a player and a person is, so I can’t wait for him to bring that skill to our club.
“Blaise, you are a wonderful user and you will have an amazing new home in Miami for you and your lovely family.
“Having a World Cup winner on our team, the first to sign up for @MLS is a great honor for us.
“You’ve won a lot of trophies in your career, my friend, and I know you share my dream of winning more with us.
“I couldn’t be happier that you chose @intermiamicf.”
WILL HE LING-ER?
According to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports News, the Norwegian manager is willing to continue to be the 27-year-old academy graduate at the club.
He said: “Like Paul Pogba, he has one year of contract left, also a 12-month option.
“Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs Lingard to stay, Lingard loves United, but he can’t trust first-team football.
“He’s in the first eleven right now and rarely gets to the bank, it must be said. You are unlikely to get those game time guarantees in the future.
AGENT JT
Chelsea enthusiasts greeted “agent” John Terry after the club legend posed with goal Declan Rice.
Terry posted a photo on Instagram alongside West Ham’s Rice.
“Game in the LCBArray … It’s smart to catch up with my friend, an amazing player who will keep improving.”
The Blues threw West Ham star Rice as a teenager, and are eager to bring him back to West London.
And the foreigner from England commented on the message: “It’s wonderful to see you and catch up with you after all this time! The big JT boy!”
HANDS IN YOUR POCKETS
The Blues have released West Ham star Rice as a teenager, and are eager to bring him back to West London.
The Times reports that rice is valued at more than a million pounds through the Hammers.
And David Moyes’ team is willing to sell the 21-year-old to his London rivals.
Although he plays as a central midfielder, Frank Lampard seeks to use Rice’s versatility if he can catch the player from the club where he started the Chelsea manager himself.
Lampard knew Rice as a John Terry-like figure who can lead and become an imperious figure at the center of the defense.
SON NUMBER ONE
Son Heung-min’s career on his opposite side of Burnley named the purpose of the Premier League season.
Son Heung-min’s dazzling career and opposite purpose to Burnley were the purpose of the Premier League season ? pic.twitter.com/dwSdnuQV3B
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) 13 August 2020
PEPPED IN THE MAIL?
Pep Guardiola has in the past controlled Spain abroad twice its periods on the bench in Barcelona and the Allianz Arena.
The 29-year-old midfielder is reportedly ahead of joining Liverpool to play for Jurgen Klopp.
And Bayern boss Hansi Flick admitted he will sell, but if the Reds respect Thiago’s 27 million pound rating.
However, the movement has since stalled, with Liverpool having to whip the stars of sept, Champions League hero Divock Origi.
I can’t pass it on.
Rio Ferdinand Chelsea “crazy” for whipping Mario Pasalic in Atalanta for peanuts.
After seeing his functionality for the Serie A team opposed to PSG, manchester United’s former defender was unimpressed.
He said on BT Sport: “It’s crazy, it’s crazy!
“He was a Chelsea player for six years! They sold it for 12 million pounds.”
DESIGNED FOR BROOK
Sheffield United will resign former Bournemouth player David Brooks. The 23-year-old Welsh midfielder is on speaker with Liverpool and Tottenham also admirers.
And the relegated Bournemouth will be sold if it gets an offer corresponding to its valuation of 35 million pounds.
The Blades also need to bring Back Cherry’s doorman Aaron Ramsdale. He came here through his academy but an offer of 12 million pounds rejected last week.
ZIE YOU LATER
Former Manchester United and Leicester goalkeeper and World Cup winner Ron-Robert Zieler has completed his move to Cologne.
The 2014 World Cup winner, who replaced Manuel Neuer in Brazil, is on loan until the end of the season.
– 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) thirteen August 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly showed up to Barcelona in a surprise move to link up with Ballon d’Or rival Lionel Messi.
Despite a record crusade against purpose and some other Serie A title, the Juventus superstar season, yet he ended in disappointment.
The final defeats of Suppercoppa Italiana and Coppa Italia were compounded by the fall of the Champions League in Lyon on Friday.
The European’s surprise comes out to carry Maurizio Sarri out of his task while the Italian medium Corriere dello Sport assures that Ronaldo also contemplates his future.
The 35-year-old has reportedly presented the triumph over France alongside Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has sensationally stated that returning to La Liga with Barcelona is another option for Ronaldo.
FIND A HOUSE A HOUSE
Arsenal won the primaries for transfers after Lyon sporting director Juninho admitted that Houssem Aouar could leave this summer.
The 22-year-old is one of the most promoted midfielders in Europe and is valued at 44 million pounds through the Ligue 1 team.
The head of the gunners, Mikel Arteta, has been admiring the star for months and is a move towards the window.
Meanwhile, Rivals Premier League, Manchester City and Serie A champions Juventus also point out to the Frenchman.
Juninho told RMC Sport: “Houssem Aouar? When you have wonderful players on the team, it makes a lot of sense for other large groups with wonderful economic strength to come for players.
“There is a threat of losing players. If we lose players, I’ve already spoken to the president, we’ll have the right to balance the squad.
MAKE YOUR CASE
While sporting director Michael Zorc and several players publicly declared that he would stay, Sancho remained silent.
“We have special young men on the way.
“I am very pleased to share the playing field with them and advise them. I was in his shoes once, gambling with the elders. I’m satisfied with them.”
‘KEEP ALL ACES’
Chelsea is going to “take her time” in a deal for Kai Havertz, according to Matt Law.
He told the Podcast London Is Blue: “Everything is quite unofficially agreed for the player.
“There is no genuine festival for him. Leverkusen and Chelsea agree to meet him at Chelsea.
“All this turns out to go in that direction. So Chelsea is in a smart negotiating position at this stage.
“It’s impossible, given her record, for Marina to say”you can have whatever you want, ” she’ll negotiate at this point.
“No one else will pay all the money, it has made it transparent for him to leave, he has made it transparent that he passes to Chelsea.
“Then Chelsea has all the aces … Marina can take a little time.”
Chelsea won a move-in payment when Atletico Madrid reached an agreement to point to Eiber goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, reportedly.
But the Blues can simply back down because the Spanish look can see the Serbian cap as an Oblak understudy.
According to Goal, Atletico’s current No. 2, Antonio Adan, comes on his way out for Sporting and Diego Simeone Dmitrovic brought in.
However, the Giants of La Liga may be discouraged by the 18 million pound release clause in their contract with Eibar, a significant sum for a replacement goalkeeper.
But with only one year left of his current contract, there would possibly be room to hire the 28-year-old below that figure.
José Sa del Olympiakos or Rui Silva del Granada are characteristics of choice of the Atleti if they point to Dmitrovic.
NOU THANK YOU
Wenger has refused to upgrade Quique Setien as Barcelona’s coach, according to reports.
The legendary former Arsenal coach has been asked to end his football exile with a dream date at the Camp Nou.
But according to Sport, he’s not interested.
The report is bizarre, especially given Wenger’s preference to take control after leaving Arsenal at the end of the 2017-18 season.
According to the Catalan publication, it was not inspired by its long-term structure, as the club seeks to rent to midfielder Xavi, but cannot rent it until 2021.
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