But the Argentine may have ended up in France, with PSG’s sporting director Leonardo revealing that he was moving through the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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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 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” to the fact that Mesut Ozil remains 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 it is possible that he will be connected with the German for a definitive 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 on Saturday in Arsenal’s Premier League season opener 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’m pretty sure we can succeed in an agreement 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 done an investigation into 20-year-old Kop, who played with 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 by Tammy Abraham of Chelsea and Odsonne Edward of Celtic.
Brewster can charge about 20 million pounds in total, a payment Villa would pay with his rivals for his promising talents.
LAST ENGLAND
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 so much 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 don’t have a choice to do what we do.”
Upscale
Chelsea star Ethan Ampadu is expected to sign up for Sheffield United on a one-season loan as he desperately looks for more time to bet, ALAN NIXON writes.
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.
Former Exeter City star played more for Wales than any club team 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 buy option, so in case you have a smart season like the one you had at Sevilla, Real Madrid will hire you 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, that would be to fill the position he vacated through Sergio Reguillon, who has been told that he can 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 racehorse 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 coming, 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.”
WILSON IS THE MAN
Newcastle has unveiled Callum Wilson’s signing from Bournemouth.
v Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) 7 September 2020
Break
The English duo Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden brought the women to their hotel rooms after the victory over Iceland, he reports.
Premier League stars did not work out with the Three Lions team after appearing to break the coronavirus guidelines.
According to DV, the two women posted photos of Greenwood and Foden on Snapchat.
But they refused to comment, as they said, “We don’t need to talk about it.We don’t need to cause them any trouble.”
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GREAT NEW OFFER
Ansu Fati’s new contract in Barcelona will be negotiated through his new agent, Jorge Mendes.
According to Marca, the young Spanish sensation is the youngest player in his country to score for the national team by scoring a goal in a 4-0 win against Ukraine.
Incredibly, he doesn’t have a professional contract at Camp Nou yet, although he signed an extension in December.
There was an agreement in the mid-season position that I could negotiate a new deal the final season.
That verbal exchange has not yet taken place, which is astonishing to see his contract end in 2022 and he is the young man of world football.
From now on, Barca’s president, Josep Bartomeu, will have to face the top football agent, Mendes, when Fati starts negotiating his new contract.
SERG IN OPERATION
United enthusiasts are furious about Sergio Reguilon on his social media profiles.
The Asturian has disposed of any reference to Real Madrid or Seville from his Instagram profile, despite having deleted them in the past.
United are the favorite to sign 23-year-old Reguilon after attending the Europa League’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer team last month.
Is this an imminent move to Old Trafford?
OG OFF
Oghenekaro Etebo of Stoke is about to sign for Galatasaray.
The 24-year-old midfielder spent the season on loan at Getafe.
– Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) 7 September 2020
BLUE TRACKS
Neymar and Willian have convinced Thiago Silva to sign for Chelsea as pSG’s left-back at the end of their contract.
The 35-year-old joined Frank Lampard’s in a Bosman after leaving the Parc des Princes.
But according to the Telegraph, it was his Brazilian teammates who convinced him to forget about former AC Milan’s march and signed for Chelsea.
LEO’S AFTER LEO.
Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo has revealed that the club plans to point to Lionel Messi this summer.
The 51-year-old manager said the club’s interest in the Barcelona star had peaked when he implemented for Camp Nou.
Speaking to Telefoot through Goal to find out if the Ligue 1 team is excited, he said, “Today, when you think about the monetary situation, it’s complicated.
“When they tell us to leave Messi, we are tempted. You think, will it be possible?
“These are players outside of any discussion.
“I don’t know, David Beckham ended up at Paris Saint-Germain, did Messi end up in Paris?I don’t know, I don’t know.”
AINA NO PROBLEM
Fulham agreed to a prepayment of $2.24 million to bring Turin’s right-back Ola Aina, according to reports.
Italian journalist Nicolo Schira said the deal would charge Cottagers an additional 11.2 million pounds to dedicate himself to painting full time.
The West London club appears to be adopting a pragmatic technique for returning to the Premier League with a series of short-term agreements, with the option of making them permanent if they remain in the elite.
It turns out that Shahid Khan and his board of directors learned of his presence in the Prem two seasons ago, when they bought a large number of players, but they still came down.
THE CHALLENGE AWAITS
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United is not that far from fighting for the name, and that Jadon Sancho’s signing will do so enormously.
He told the Sunday Times: “I think one or two small things can make a difference, and for me, signing Bruno Fernandes in January absolutely replaced United.
“It’s just a signature. It arrived and United was a completely different team.That’s how close he is.
“Jadon Sancho can come in and United fights for the title.
“They’re not as far away as other people think. One or two more signatures can make a difference.
United will end up paying Borussia Dortmund – who has valued the player at 120 million pounds – what they want for the 20-year-old, as he is one of two Premier League groups that still have the means to go big in the middle pandemic.”
SAM-ING FOR NOTHING
Samuel Umtiti, a target for Manchester United and Arsenal, can leave Barcelona for FREE, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo reports that the French defender can see his contract, which runs until 2023, ROTO while Barcelona let him go through nothing.
Umtiti, 26, slid compatriot Clement Lenglet into the hierarchy of Catalan giants.
Persistence hindered his progress in the nou camp.
The centre-back played just thirteen games in La Liga last season, while Barca ceded the league name to Real Madrid, a rival of El Clásico.
He also tried Covid-19 before the club’s 8–2 humiliation in the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich last month.
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