With the new Premier League season fast approaching, the smartest teams are stepping up their activities to get their teams ready.
After a slow start to the summer, Arsenal have signed Riccardo Calafiori and are now considering a successful move for Manchester City’s World Cup-winning striker Julian Alvarez. But Pep Guardiola needs to keep the Argentine at the Etihad, and Atletico Madrid are also continuing their technique for the Argentine.
Manchester United temporarily added Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee to their squad, but the former is ruled out for 3 months. For this reason, coach Erik ten Hag has intensified his search for Matthijs De Ligt, Bayern Munich do not play the ball and reject an opportunity is offered for the Dutch defender.
And chaos reigns at Chelsea, with the Blues making seven signings and selling six more. It seems that now a seventh star will emerge, with Conor Gallagher agreeing to sign for Atletico Madrid.
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Mikel Merino’s age is discussed privately as a fear as Arsenal contemplate a resolution for the Euro 2024 winner.
The Real Sociedad star, who has just helped Spain achieve glory this summer, is on the Gunners’ radar as they prepare for their summer recruitment. Merino, in the past in Newcastle’s books, would be Arsenal’s midfield ahead of some other bid for Premier League glory.
The pursuit of the 28-year-old represents something of a breakdown of the club’s same old strategy of movements, and has aroused sceptics internally, reports football. london. Arsenal have been striving to focus on young players as part of their long-term planning.
Players such as Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz were brought in with a long-term vision, while Merino is in his prime and some in the hierarchy claim this has been emphasised.
Chelsea’s search for Victor Osimhen has suffered a major blow as the Napoli striker is unwilling to move to Stamford Bridge.
Osimhen has been strongly linked with a move away from former Italian champions this summer and it recently emerged that Les Bleus are in talks on a potential transfer deal involving the Nigerian foreigner and Romelu Lukaku.
According to Athletic, Chelsea and Napoli were discussing a move that would see Osimhen go on loan with an option to buy and Lukaku move permanently to Italy to reconnect with Antonio Conte.
However, the deal now looks set to be approved after Corriere dello Sport claimed that the prospect of joining Chelsea “does not excite” Osimhen.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is “happy” to have Ivan Toney around.
The English foreigner had been linked with a summer move, but for now remains in west London, and Igor Thiago, the guy who longed to upgrade him, faces an era of absence.
“What interests me is that Ivan is a Brentford player and I am very pleased that he is here,” Frank told Sky Sports.
“If Ivan was here when we start the season, he would be over the moon.
“I’ve said it before, we’re a club in promotion, but what I know is that Ivan is a player for us. “
Amir Richardson is on Tottenham’s radar after playing for Morocco at the Olympic Games.
According to Foot Mercato (via Get French Football News), the Reims midfielder is now on Spurs’ shortlist.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have already added young talent to their squad, with Archie Gray the standout arrival of the summer, but are looking for reinforcements after allowing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to leave on loan.
Liverpool need at least £12m for Bobby Clark, according to The Athletic, although they may not sell the youngster at all yet.
Red Bull Salzburg manager Pep Lijnders worked with Clark on Merseyside and is keen to bring him to Austria.
The same report claims there’s a lot in the championship loan for Clark, who is lately in the process of regaining his full fitness after injury.
Teenage Clark played 12 times for Liverpool last season and scored his first goal for the club in the Europa League.
Chelsea have their eye on Matt O’Riley if Conor Gallagher leaves Stamford Bridge.
Danish foreigner O’Riley is expected to be available for less than the £34m the Blues just obtained from Atletico Madrid for Gallagher.
The 23-year-old, who played youth football in England before switching overseas sides, has amassed more than a hundred appearances for Celtic since joining in January 2022.
Fenerbahce have returned with an improved offer for Sofyan Amrabat, according to Fanatik (via Football Italy).
It is still said that it is less than the 15 million euros that the Viola is asking for, despite the fact that the Moroccan midfielder only has one year left on his contract.
Manchester United may yet return for the former Utrecht player as they opted not to exercise their option to sign Amrabat following a loan move last year.
Clement Lenglet, Villarreal’s target after the Spanish club sold Jorge Cuenca to Fulham.
According to Relevo (via Fútbol España), Barcelona would be in a position to loan Lenglet again.
The French centre-back was on loan at Aston Villa last season, but there has been no move from the Premier League related to a permanent knock.
Bayer Leverkusen could upgrade Joel Matip if they lose Jonathan Tah, according to Sky in Germany.
Matip is a free agent after leaving Liverpool, but has been playing since December due to a serious knee injury.
Tah, who helped Xabi Alonso win a domestic double last season, is a target for Bayern Munich.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), West Ham still have hopes of signing defender Jean-Clair Todibo for €30 million despite interest from Juventus.
The French defender, lately in Nice, would prefer Juve, but they have not yet reached the value demanded through Nice.
Todibo played 30 times for Nice last season and finished fifth in Ligue 1, sending them to the Eurppa League next season.
Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu will arrive on loan to Girona, according to The Athletic.
The former Southampton midfielder struggled for a few minutes last season in his second spell at Barcelona.
Romeu, 32, spent the 2022-23 season with Girona and Bryan Gil is expected to join the Champions League playoffs.
Nicolás Pepe has joined Villarreal as a free agent.
The Ivory Coast international, a former Arsenal starter, spent last season in Turkey with Trabzonspor.
Pepe has signed a two-year contract with Villarreal, eighth in LaLiga last season.
Pep Guardiola has no intention of letting Julián Álvarez leave Manchester City despite the fact that the Argentine is being told a summer exit.
“There is no news. I have nothing to say,” said the municipal mayor when asked about the former River Plate leader.
“He will return, I count on him, but he told the news that the decisions would be made all together. Now he has to rest and when he feels ready to return, he will return. “
“I’m sure that when he returns I will hug him and congratulate him for the Copa América, for the Olympic Games and we are going to start running together.
Yan Couto has spoken out for the first time since his move from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund ended.
The Brazilian foreign defender has signed a first loan contract, with a permanent loan that he will have to abide by if certain “sporting criteria” are met.
“For me it is a dream come true. Borussia Dortmund is a special club,” said Couto.
“All young Brazilians know how wonderful this club is, they know their fans and they are fascinated by the Yellow Wall.
“I can’t wait to wear the BVB shirt for the first time and feel the strength and sensations of this stadium. “
Bayern Munich have given up hope that Joshua Kimmich will sign a new contract, according to Sky in Germany.
Kimmich is in the final year of his contract, with Paris Saint-Germain (and several Premier League clubs) linked in one fell swoop.
However, there is a feeling that the time spent with the German foreigner at the Allianz Arena will probably not be enough.
After signing Crysencio Summerville on Saturday, West Ham have made two additions.
As Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor explained yesterday, Niclas Fullkrug and Guido Rodriguez will join Julen Loptegui’s team.
Both men are reportedly fit to pass medical exams and, if all goes well, will enroll Summerville, Luiz Guilherme, Wes Foderingham and Max Kilman to move to London Staidum this summer.
Liverpool could still beat Newcastle thanks to the signing of Marc Guehi, according to The Sun
The England defender still has two years left on his contract at Crystal Palace, but a big offer could catch the Eagles cashing in.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is yet to add a member to his squad after replacing Jurgen Klopp.
Manchester United are still in the race for Manuel Ugarte, for Fabrizio Romano.
The Uruguayan midfielder is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer but progress has slowed.
United remain in a position to get rid of the wealthy Casemiro as they look to revamp their midfield.
Crysencio Summerville is set to take West Ham back to Europe after 2023 Conference League winners Leeds United.
“There’s a lot of history here and the team has done very well in the Premier League and in Europe in recent years,” said the Dutchman. “I spoke to the head coach and he convinced me that I could contribute and help succeed in the new season. “I think I’m here to help make more history here and I’d like to help West Ham get back to Europe. I need to contribute a lot of passes and assists, and I’m really excited to meet my teammates and the fans and get there now.
QPR have closed the signing of Jonathan Varane from Sporting Gijón for an undisclosed amount.
Varane spent two years in Gijón and now enjoys the prospect of moving to England.
“I am very satisfied and excited to sign for this historic club. I think it’s a smart step for my career and I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates, joining the squad and starting with the club,” he said.
“I know the tastes of QPR and I think it is a smart thing for me to continue my career here. I think the Championship will be very smart for me.
“I will give one hundred percent for the club, my teammates and the coach. I need it to achieve the club’s objectives and I will give everything I can to achieve it. It’s a dream for me, so I can’t wait.
League One’s new boys, Mansfield Town, are set to sign Newport County striker Will Evans.
Evans, 27, has attracted interest from several League One clubs after scoring 21 goals for Newport last season.
But Mirror Football understands it was Mansfield who won the race for the coveted striker after securing a six-figure deal for the Exiles’ star man.
Bruno Guimarães has put to rest rumors of his departure from Newcastle by insisting he is happy at St James’ Park.
“I am very satisfied to start a new season with this club that has done so much for me since my first day here,” he said.
“Another dream has come true! Being captain of this team is everything I’ve dreamed of but never imagined. “
Liverpool have rejected a £15m offer from Southampton for Fabio Carvalho.
According to The Athletic, the Reds to the striker significantly exceed this offer.
Boss Arne Slot was “extremely impressed” with Carvalho during the offseason and considers him more part of his team.
Carvalho himself would prefer to stay at Anfield, even if his priority is playing time. At this point, it is unclear that Southampton will keep their rejected offer.
Juventus boss Thiago Motta has confirmed Manchester United target Federico Chiesa is free to leave the Italian giants.
“Chiesa and all the other players called up for today’s match are NOT part of the project,” he stated.
“We have been transparent with them, they will have to find a new solution and a new club as temporarily as possible. The resolution has been taken. “
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Manchester United’s new £36. 5million striker Joshua Zirkzee has revealed how Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany helped him become smart enough for Old Trafford.
Zirkzee, 23, a teenage sensation at Bayern Munich when he made his debut against Tottenham in the Champions League at the age of 18 before scoring the winning goal in the last minute in his first two Bundesliga games.
But it was the season he spent on loan with Kompany at Anderlecht that had the biggest impact on his career. Zirkzee scored 16 goals and provided nine assists for the Belgian club after Kompany brought him in from Bayern in the summer of 2021.
And United’s new striker said: “Kompany, the coach who explained so much to me about the game and the little details. This year under his guidance has been very important for my progression and he has also made sure that I play all the time. “
Tottenham will want to get artistic if they want to formalize their interest in Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke. Indeed, the Cherries insist the 26-year-old striker will only leave the Vitality Stadium this summer if his £65m release clause – which, it seems, can only be activated through a few clubs – is equal. Lately it is thought that Tottenham are unlikely to put a club record payment on the table, however, if they are seriously contemplating signing Solanke they may simply try to check Bournemouth’s by adding players in a potential deal. exchange. This is helping them get closer to the surprising figure.
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