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Arsenal star on his way out of the club, will finalise move on Monday
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly closing in on a move to Marseille on a four-year deal. According to journalist Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the 22-year-old will be in France on Monday to finalise the deal. Marseille will pay an initial €1 million to take Guendouzi on loan, with a further €11m to be paid when the transfer becomes permanent. SL View Guendouzi fell out of favour at Arsenal towards the end of the 2019/20 season after an on-field altercation during a game against Brighton & Hove Albion. He briefly grabbed Neal Maupay by the neck as he was angry with the striker’s involvement in Bernd Leno’s knee injury. Mikel Arteta was unimpressed with Guendouzi’s antics and axed him from his plans. The Frenchman spent most of last season on loan at Hertha Berlin, and his perfor...
Leeds allegedly now very close to attacking midfielder deal as Bielsa transfer assault continues
Leeds are closing in on the signing of Sean McGurk from Wigan Athletic, according to The Times journalist Paul Joyce. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems determined to bolster his ranks at Elland Road this summer. A deal to sign Junior Firpo from Barcelona seems close (Leeds Live), and links with Cagliari ace Nahitan Nandez refuse to go away (La Nuova Sardegna). Now it seems as though the Yorkshire outfit are looking closer to home. Leeds closing in on McGurk The Times’ journalist Paul Joyce claims that the Wigan ace could be imminently set to move to Elland Road: Leeds United close to a deal for Wigan teenager Sean McGurk. Fee of around £175,000 has been discussed but transfer may yet be settled by tribunal. — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 3, 2021 McGurk is incredibly talented. The...
Arsenal ‘very confident’ of signing £50m-rated star, deal could be finalised after Euros – report
Arsenal are very confident of signing Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White despite the late approach from Everton, Football Insider reports. The Gunners have identified the England international as their top defensive target, and they are in advanced negotiations with Brighton over a deal. It was recently reported that the Toffees could hijack their pursuit after a late bid, but the Gunners are confident of signing White after England’s Euro 2020 campaign. The club are likely to finalise a package of around £50 million including add-ons for the centre-back, who missed just two games in the Premier League last term. Sportslens view: Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants a new right-footed centre-back in the squad after the recent departure of David Luiz. White looks set to fill the ...
Chelsea confirm midfielder’s exit after 16-year stint
Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Luke McCormick has completed a permanent transfer to AFC Wimbledon. McCormick joined the Blues as a six-year-old and subsequently progressed through the ranks alongside Mason Mount and Trevor Chalobah. He was part of the youth team side that won a clean sweep of three domestic trophies under Jody Morris in 2016/17. He also starred on the European stage, making a significant impact for the club’s U19 team in the UEFA Youth League. He has spent the last two seasons on loan deals with Shrewsbury Town and Bristol Rovers, and will now be eager to cement a regular place with Wimbledon. SL View McCormick was a standout performer for Bristol Rovers last season but was unable to prevent them from sliding into League 2. His willingness to put in crunching chall...
Chelsea ditch Mourinho reject who became a Premier League winner
Victor Moses has ended his miserable spell at Chelsea by completing a permanent move to Spartak Moscow. According to the club’s official website, Moses has agreed to sign for Spartak after enjoying a successful loan spell with them last season. Moses made just 128 appearances for the Blues, although he did collect Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League winners medals during his time with the club. SL View Plenty was expected of Moses when he joined Chelsea from Wigan Athletic in 2012, but he largely failed to live up to expectations. Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge the following year didn’t help Moses, with the Portuguese quickly discarding the player. Loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United didn’t work out, but Antonio Conte’s arrival as manager proved to be a...
Arsenal move closer to completing transfer deal, player on his way to England
Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares is on his way to England to complete his move to Arsenal. The 21-year-old’s agent, Rafael Santos, has posted a picture on his Facebook page showing him alongside his client in a plane at Lisbon International Airport. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed earlier this week that the Gunners had agreed an €8 million fee plus add-ons for Tavares. SL View Kieran Tierney recently signed a new five-year deal with Arsenal and Tavares will serve as his back-up. Tierney has struggled to stay fit since joining the Gunners and they haven’t had an adequate replacement. Tavares bagged three assists from 25 appearances in all competitions last term and has the potential to challenge Tierney next season. The Portugal U21 international featured as a substitute for Benfic...
Club ‘confident’ Newcastle target will sign new deal after rejecting recent bid – Report
According to The Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers are confident that Newcastle United target Dion Sanderson will sign a new deal with the club. They report that the 21-year-old has rejected a recent contract offer at Molineux, with the player also the subject of a £1 million bid from the Magpies. The Athletic insist that Newcastle’s offer is well below Wolves’ valuation and has been swiftly turned down as a result. It’s believed that talks are ongoing regarding a potential new deal for the defender and that Wolves have an option to extend his contract by a further year. Newcastle could well return with a second offer, although it seems any new bid would need to be upped considerably if Steve Bruce is to get his man. Sportslens view: Considering that Wolves have an option to exte...
Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus enter race to sign Arsenal star valued at €20 million – report
Paris Saint-Germain have joined Roma and Juventus in the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka this summer, Il Romanista report. The Switzerland international has been with the Gunners for the past five seasons, but he has been fancied to head for the exit door this summer. He has reportedly agreed personal terms with Roma, but there has been no progress over a transfer as they have yet to meet the Gunners’ demands. Juventus recently joined the pursuit of the 28-year-old, and it is now reported that Roma could face more competition in the form of Paris Saint-Germain. Sportslens view: Xhaka recently spoke glowingly about new Roma head coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his admiration for Rome. Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of Xhaka as well, and a move to the Giallorossi wou...
Barcelona could miss out on Chelsea star as Thomas Tuchel wants to keep him
Barcelona could miss out on signing defender Marcos Alonso with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel keen on keeping him at all costs, Mundo Deportivo reports. The Blaugrana are likely to sell Junior Firpo in the coming days, and it was recently claimed that they could land Alonso as a replacement. The Spaniard had reportedly agreed terms last summer, but a move fell through as the Blaugrana failed to offload Firpo from their ranks. The club have revived their interest, but they are set to face a blow with Tuchel reluctant to part ways with the former Fiorentina man. Tuchel considers Alonso as a key part of his plans for next season and will ask the hierarchy not to do away with the services of the Spaniard. Sportslens view: Alonso barely played during the first half of last season under Frank La...
Chelsea star wants £200,000-a-week to sign new long-term contract – report
German defender Antonio Rudiger is holding out for a higher wage package to sign a new long-term contract with Chelsea, Eurosport reports. The centre-back played a key role for the Blues during the back end of last season as they won the Champions League for the second time in their history. It is now reported that the contract negotiations are being delayed, with the defender said to be demanding a higher salary than initially proposed in March. Rudiger was looking for a £20,000 pay rise on his £140,000-a-week salary, but he now wants around £200,000-a-week to commit his future to the club. With just 12 months left on his contract, Rudiger remains in a strong position to negotiate and believes he needs to be appreciated for his efforts. Sportslens view: Rudiger has divided ...
Arsenal join Liverpool in race to sign 29-cap international shining at Euro 2020 – report
Arsenal have joined Liverpool in expressing an interest in signing Lille midfielder Renato Sanches this summer, 90min reports. The Gunners are planning an overhaul of their midfield options with Granit Xhaka, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi looking set to leave. They are in advanced negotiations to sign Anderlecht’s Albert Sambi Lokonga, but it is reported that they are eyeing more than one midfielder. It is now revealed that the club have made contact with Sanchez’s intermediaries to find out whether the Portuguese is available in the transfer market. Lille recently won the Ligue 1 title, but it is reported that they could sell Sanchez for a profit on the €25 million spent in 2019. Liverpool are also keeping tabs on the 29-cap international as they line up a replacement for the r...
Manchester United will focus on €55m Arsenal target after Jadon Sancho signing – report
Manchester United have joined Arsenal and Real Madrid in the race to sign Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga this summer, The Mail reports. The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young midfielders in Ligue 1, and he has recently been linked with Arsenal and Madrid. The Gunners have reportedly identified him as one of their priority targets, but United have now joined the pursuit of the Frenchman. The Red Devils missed out on signing teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham last summer as he made the move to Borussia Dortmund. The Mancunian giants consider Camavinga as an alternative, and are prepared to compete for his signature amid his contract stand-off. The club are currently focused on sealing the deal for Jadon Sancho, and will then step up their efforts to sign the France ...
