But the Argentine may have ended up in France, PSG’s sporting director Leonardo revealed that he had moved through the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Get all the news, updates and gossip about transfers here. . .
ICYMI – RY IN TIME
Newcastle day recruit Ryan Fraser after joining former Bournemouth teammate Callum Wilson through the door.
Fraser arrives loose after his contract with Cherries expired in June.
The 26-year-old Scottish winger said: “I’m excited about it. I came here to see the position the other day and it was kind of smart; the manager, the position, the reputation, the messages I received.
“It’s really a no-brainer to play in such a big stadium with such passionate fans, and being back in the north is also important.
“I’m looking ahead and I’m looking ahead for everyone to show what I can do, help the team and help us get back to where we belong. “
INTER ART
Inter Milan is “confident” to secure a deal for Arturo Vidal this week, meeting the Chilean with his coach Antonio Conte.
The duo had a successful season in combination at Juventus, before Conte left to take over the Italian national team.
Vidal, 33, was allegedly forced to exercise on his own through new boss Ronald Koeman when Barcelona resumed the exercise.
But for Fabrizio Romano, his hell in Barca will soon be over.
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 7, 2020
SHAW AND SAY
Manchester United have intensified their search for the 26 million pounds of Alex Telles of Porto, to Luke Show for the left-back.
Telles’ advisers traveled to Manchester to talk to Old Trafford officials and report in Portugal.
Chelsea connected with the Brazilian star in a cap, 27, before signing Leicester’s English defender Ben Chilwell for 50 million pounds.
The PSG was also enthusiastic, but at a partial price.
That leaves United’s favorites for Inter Milan’s former loan, although Sevilla is also interested and Brandon Williams, 20, plays for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team last season.
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Sheffield United has signed Ethan Ampadu for a season with Chelsea.
After closing the deal, Blades boss Chris Wilder said: “Ethan is a remarkable young player for Chelsea, and we have worked very hard to get his signing for the season.
“We have to thank Frank Lampard and the rest of the chelsea people for helping us make this happen. We have a smart date with them and they know we’ll take care of him smart.
“This is a vital season for Ethan and the Premier League game for us is a smart resolution for everyone. He brings many qualities to the band and is someone we’ve been following for two or three seasons.
Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea comes to the Lane on loan for one season.
v Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) 7 September 2020
THE BRUNTO OF THAT
Bristol City have finished signing Chris Brunt on a one-year contract.
The Irishman arrives at Ashton Gate after thirteen years at West Bromwich Albion.
When signing the 35-year-old coach, Dean Holden said, “It’s wonderful to get Chris because he’s a player who will be of great help to us on and off the field.
“He is technically very good, with an exact pass and a leader with a strong voice who will be a perfect instructor for young players. It’s vital to the progression of this team and I’m looking ahead to race with Chris next season. “
– Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) September 7, 2020
LITTLE SHEFF
Sheffield United has thrown a double kick of 15 million for Derby side Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe.
The duo have signed four-year contracts on Bramall Lane and will compete with Blades, George Baldock and Enda Stevens.
20-year-old right-back Bogle broke into the Rams team with Frank Lampard in 2018/19, with Lowe, 23, his position on Phillip Cocu’s team last season.
United chief Chris Wilder said: “The championship has been a wonderful recruiting domain for us and I sought to attract young players who will provide a festival for the venues.
“Jayden and Max will put great pressure on George (Baldock) and Enda (Stevens). It is vital that we had the right characters, the right kind of players, those who are athletic and technically very good, or those who are fashionable.
“We don’t just point to the players because the others are for them, we point to those players because they’re who we are.
“It’s a game for everyone, it’s not a warning, it’s a fact. “
v Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) September 7, 2020
HOT WOOD
Everton has announced the signing of James Rodríguez from Real Madrid.
The Colombian joins Allan at Goodison Park while manager Carlo Ancelotti continues his revolution at the club.
– Everton (@Everton) September 7, 2020
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Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho will have a chance in Barcelona next season of a hard hit at Arsenal, according to reports.
The Brazilian will leave Camp Nou after spending the last season on loan at Bayern Munich.
But according to Marca, the 28-year-old will now be sold if the club receives a “substantial” offer for its services.
Coutinho will play in the middle of the field via Ronald Koeman.
ON THE PATH OF RECOVERY
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Portuguese prodigy Nuno Mendes.
The 18-year-old made his breakthrough at Sporting Lisbon last season, appearing in times for the Primeira Liga giants.
And for O Jogo, the Gunners are hoping to jump to point to the much-loved side.
BUY FLASH
Manchester United will make THREE more signings before the signing window closes.
Borussia Dortmund Jadon Sancho remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s number one target.
And the Manchester Evening News says Bournemouth and Wales striker David Brooks has been “under investigation” for over a year.
The MEN also reports how inspired Old Trafford’s leaders were with 21-year-old Dynamo Kiev and Ukrainian star Vitaliy Mykolenko.
RY IN TIME
Newcastle day recruit Ryan Fraser after joining former Bournemouth teammate Callum Wilson through the door.
Fraser arrives loose after his contract with Cherries expired in June.
The 26-year-old Scottish winger said: “I’m excited about it, I came here to see the position the other day and it was kind of smart. the manager, the position, the reputation, the messages I received.
“It’s really a no-brainer to play in such a big stadium with such passionate fans, and being back in the north is also important.
“I’m looking ahead and I’m looking ahead for everyone to show what I can do, help the team and help us get back to where we belong. “
Wait a minute
Arsenal their minds through the transfer of defender Rob Holding, according to reports.
The 24-year-old left for Newcastle United on a one-season contract.
But according to Sky Sports, the Gunners must now stay and fight for a place on the team.
DAN AND DUST
Veteran striker Danny Graham agreed to sign for Sunderland on a loose play after being released through Blackburn.
After signing for five million pounds in 2013, Graham controlled a purpose in 42 games for the Black Cats.
But boss Phil Parkinson presented the 35-year-old with a one-year contract to compete with fellow strikers Will Grigg, Charlie Wyke and Aiden O’Brien.
Graham scored four league goals last season before leaving Blackburn.
THE RETURN OF MESSI
Lionel Messi has arrived in Barcelona for the first time since his epic summer signing saga.
The Argentine forward realized that he arrived at the Ciutat Esportiva on Monday after stating that he was reluctantly staying despite a move request last month.
Messi arrived 90 minutes early for consultation with new technician Ronald Koeman.
He underwent medical tests on Sunday to agree to return.
And Messi, the first Barcelona player to reach Monday’s closed session.
– TalkFCB (@FCBNewsRoom) September 7, 2020
MIK’S HANDS TIED
Mikel Arteta is “resigned” for remaining in disarray at Arsenal for the final year of his contract, which can be seen at the Gunners’ season opener against Fulham.
The Spaniard has been hired at Ozil in recent months, however, he may be connected to the German for a final season, before the 2014 World Cup winner leaves for next summer.
The former real madrid midfielder is by far Arsenal’s biggest producer and would be frustrating for Arteta if a contract with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not signed.
According to the Evening Standard, Ozil will play Saturday at the opening of arsenal’s Premier League season against Fulham.
ANGEL-READY-O
RB Leipzig is close to getting a loan from Angelino from Manchester City for the season, with additional legal liability added to the deal.
City is around 18 million pounds for The Spanish left-back, according to Goal journalist Ronan Murphy.
The deal is almost complete, as Leipzig and Angelino have agreed on non-public terms, while negotiations with The City could end the week.
After his team left the Champions League in August, Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann was sure Angelino would stay.
In an interview with Bild, he said: “I am very confident that we can succeed in a deal with Manchester City. “
“Both clubs are outside the Champions League and he is no longer in the tournament. “
AUSEN-THREE
Lucas Torreira, Sokratis and Emile Smith-Rowe will miss Arsenal’s return to preseason training, according to reports.
The trio is related to movements from north London, and the latter to some other loan.
Smith-Rowe, 20, was loaned to Huddersfield last season and could be in a position for another season in the championship.
Sokratis plans to move to Napoli as a “replacement” for Manchester City-bount Kalidou Koulibaly and Torreira is attracting from Turin and Fiorentina.
Upscale
Aston Villa needs to buy Rhian Brewster from Liverpool, as his search for a striker is accelerating, ALAN NIXON reports.
Villa boss Dean Smith has investigated Kop, 20, who played for Swansea on loan last season, and has the budget to win the race.
SunSport told him that Sheffield United had also approached Liverpool with donations to take England’s under-21 striker, either as a big deal or on loan for a season.
Villa is now frantic in his quest after missing Callum Wilson in Newcastle in a 20 million pound move.
Smith’s team hit the brick walls in their interests for Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham and Celtic’s Odsonne Edward.
Brewster can charge about 20 million pounds in total, a payment Villa would pay with his rivals for his promising talents.
ENGLAND LAST
Gareth Southgate proved that Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden had not brought any women back to the English hotel, but had met them outside the building.
Southgate said: “Nothing happened in the spaces we occupied at the hotel. We’re getting to the back of all the information.
“This caught my eye a few hours before training, I’m still mastering some details.
“What is transparent is that there was a violation of Covid’s guidelines, we spent a lot of time putting those measures in position and the whole team followed it to the letter.
“We had 4 tests at the time we were in combination and our staff did a wonderful task to keep it safe and tight.
“We still have no choice but to do what we do. “
Upscale
Chelsea star Ethan Ampadu is expected to join Sheffield United on a one-season loan as he desperately looks for more time to bet, writes ALAN NIXON.
Boss Chris Wilder appears to have taken a hit by taking on the talented Welshman, who will enroll in his team and offer them top-notch competition.
Ampadu can play in the middle of the field or in the back and will have the opportunity to play regular season matches after a frustrating time with Red Bull Leipzig.
Chelsea need to see Ampadu tested and the player will also have to worry at a higher point to reach their potential.
The former exeter city star played more for Wales than any other club and an elegant act in his victory over Finland.
Dragons boss Ryan Giggs recently said the idea that Ampadu could be reported by New Blues rookie Thiago Silva.
IT’S A MONEY PROBLEM
Arsenal an option for Sergio Reguilón, according to reports in Spain.
Spanish journalist Alvaro Montero told Sky Sports News: “There are two options, Arsenal and Manchester United, Seville here in Spain.
“Real Madrid still needs to sell it with a purchase option, so in case you have a season like the one you had in Seville, Real Madrid can point you out next year.
“The thing is, the player, Sergio Reguillon, likes the concept of playing in the Premier League, United and Arsenal will be the options.
“But it’s a cash problem. “
TELL ME MORE
Representatives of Alex Telles reportedly flew to Manchester to finalize a change to United, reportedly in Portugal.
The 27-year-old left-back is out of contract next summer and United is believed to have about 27 million pounds.
A report by Bola that Sevilla is also the Brazilian’s.
Ironically, it would be to fill the void left by Sergio Reguillón, who said he could locate a new club through Real Madrid.
Which of the two players ends up in Old Trafford will be a story.
Either way, it will give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at least 4 zaguero options, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah being used as an impromptu side opposite Crystal Palace last season.
VARIOUS LINKS
Sevilla is on a race for Sergio Reguilón after being evaluated through Manchester United.
The LaLiga club was willing to pay just under 18 million pounds, while United are pleased to earn just under 27 million pounds, will not return to the club where they played on loan last season.
According to Spanish journalist Senen Escalante, United is also willing to offer the player more cash in the form of pay.
Turns out the deal for the Spaniard is getting a little closer, having played 90 minutes in Spain’s 4-0 win over Ukraine.
Zinedine Zidane has Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in front of Reguilon in real Madrid’s squad and told the player he could locate a new club.
The 23-year-old gave the impression that he was injured last night in the Spanish match, but returned home completely for the full 90 minutes for Luis Enrique’s team.
Goodbye Friends
Callum Wilson said goodbye to Bournemouth in a touching letter.
– Callum Wilson (@CallumWilson) September 7, 2020
cherry pickers
Callum Wilson has finished his 20 million pound move to Newcastle from Bournemouth on a four-year contract. Ryan Fraser is expected to do so later in the day, OSCAR PAUL writes.
The England striker arrived at Tyneside in Mike Ashley’s helicopter and finished his medical examination at St. James’Park this morning.
Aston Villa also cared about Wilson, but the former Cherries star made it clear that she was looking to enroll in Newcastle.
Wilson said: “It’s a big club with a wonderful story. Over the years, they’ve had some wonderful strikers, so if I can emulate some of what they’ve done, I’d like to try.
“I’m in my ability to play. As a striker, it’s vital to set long- and short-term goals, and I hope to achieve them. “
“With the players around me, we can achieve the goals we want as a team and I want to help make a contribution to that. “
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