And Barcelona would have been presented with the appeal of associating Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi.
Follow ALL the latest gossip and transfer updates below…
COLD CHILD’S WAR
Chelsea is in favor of a bidding war for Ben Chilwell, after Leicester awarded him an 80 million pound prize to his head.
According to the Mirror, Manchester United is competing for the Blues fan.
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 were 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.
High-level groups participate in the tournament in the moments round, with the exception of those participating in 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, each and every weekend and on weekdays from September 12.
KEYBOARD WARRIOR FOLLOWED
The Premier League has attacked a Singapore fan for threatening and abusive messages won through Brighton’s Neal Maupay.
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.
Premier League executive leader Richard Masters said: “The abuses suffered through Neal are absolutely unacceptable.
“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
Tom Allan of Newcastle has joined Accrington Stanley in one season, after signing a new two-year contract with the Magpies, writes OSCAR PAUL.
The 20-year-old striker has not yet appeared in the league for Newcastle who made 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.
Toon’s boss, Steve Bruce, needs him to enjoy the first team at Accrington, but told him he would have long-term opportunities at St. James’ Park.
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 stuck in an agreement to promote 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.
However, they claim that Barca has again informed them that the striker is not for sale.
Super agent Jorge Mendes would have been concerned in discussions about a change to United this summer.
HELP HEND
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 borrower 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 week and I’m very happy to be 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 Becks headline posted on his Instagram: “I had the chance to play with Blaise in Paris and I saw how wonderful it is as a player and person, 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.
“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 IT BE LING-ER?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs Jesse Lingard to stay at Manchester United, but cannot secure playing time for the midfielder.
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.
“Therefore, decisions will have to be made for Lingard, and even for Pogba, but they will be made once United has a broader concept of possible arrivals.”
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.
He subtitled the photo: “What an association with CB this would have been @declanrice.
“Game in the LCBArray … It’s smart to catch up with my friend, an amazing player who will keep improving.”
The Blues have released 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
Chelsea is expected to pay more than a million pounds to take Declan Rice back to Stamford Bridge.
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.
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?
Manchester City is reportedly about to divert Liverpool to Bayern Munich’s ace Thiago Alcantara.
Pep Guardiola has in the past controlled Spain abroad twice its seasons on the bench in Barcelona and the Allianz Arena.
Thiago has only one year left on the Bundesliga champions and is for a new challenge.
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 stalled ever since, and Liverpool had to beat 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 against PSG, the former Manchester United 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 from former Bournemouth playr 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 they get an offer that fits their valuation of 35 million pounds.
ZIE YOU AFTER
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-breaking campaign in front of goal and another Serie A title, the Juventus superstar’s season ultimately 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
Jadon Sancho is under increasing pressure from Borussia Dortmund to public his dedication to the club.
He said, “I love this lot. It’s a panel.
“I am very pleased to share the tone with them and advise them. I once put myself in his shoes, betting on 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.
BACK IN THE DARK?
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 is about to leave Sporting and Diego Simeone Dmitrovic entered.
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
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.
JACK YACK
Jack Grealish will have in-depth discussions about his long-term with Aston Villa executive leader Christian Purslow on his return from vacation.
The 24-year-old star will return for pre-season education later this month after helping the club in the Premier League on the final day.
Manchester United remains attached to the game maker, and may simply check the waters with an offer if they continue to be frustrated in their search for Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
Now, The Mirror claims that Grealish and Villa’s most sensible officers will fall when he returns to the club to resolve his situation.
He has been put on his head a label worth 80 million pounds and still has 3 years of contract of 65,000 euros consistent with the week in his team of years of training.
However, he would have difficulty moving to United and denying the possibility of playing in the Champions League.
GOOD MORNING TO FOOTBALL
Yesterday a hot and busy day in the global transfer.
At Arsenal he gave the impression that They would present Gonzalo Higuain, Douglas Costa or Cristian Romero of Juventus as part of a sensational exchange for Alexandre Lacazette.
The north Londoners also won a header from Dani Ceballos with Real Madrid ‘wanting to warning the midfielder’ after his surprising form.
He also reported that Arsenal ‘had to pay Thomas Partey more than 200,000 euros consistent with the week’ after fully complying with its forty-five million euro termination clause to Atletico Madrid.
Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has approached Benfica as the Portuguese giants lose moves for him and Edinson Cavani.
And in west London in Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger would be searched through Liverpool, Frank Lampard eager to unload the German and Jurgen and Klopp looking at the reinforcement.
In Manchester, United was defeated by Southampton in Mohammed Salisu’s movement race, and the Saints declared that they had signed the central defender of Real Valladolid for 10.8 million pounds last night.
At City, 37-year-old goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is in a position to leave Real Betis while Etihad’s former boss, Manuel Pellegrini, seeks a solution to his weak defense.
And Pep Guardiola’s team allegedly submitted 57 million pounds plus bonuses for United’s goal Kalidou Koulibaly, Napoli demanded 63 million pounds in advance.
And in Spain, Real Madrid is about to finish Martin Odegaard’s two years at Real Sociedad as Zinedine Zidane takes a 180-degree turn at the last minute.
And Valencia has put all his team up for sale by José Gaya’, in a desperate attempt to raise cash, as the coronavirus has devastated his finances.
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