Transfer News: Lacazette set to leave Arsenal at end of week, Man Utd in secret talks to sign Barcelona man
Manchester United are stepping up plans to replace Paul Pogba and look to have landed on an excellent option, Chelsea could lose a rejuvenated star on a free transfer to Real Madrid
- Manchester City have sensationally been offered Cristiano Ronaldo – but insist Harry Kane remains their top transfer target.
- Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is closing in on a move to Flamengo, according to reports in Brazil.
- Mauricio Pochettino has begun a “charm offensive” to try and keep Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain for at least one more season.
- Harry Kane believes chairman Daniel Levy has broken a promise to let him leave Tottenham this summer.
- Arsenal are closing on a £30m move to bring loan star Martin Odegaard to the club from Real Madrid on a permanent basis.
- The Premier League is set to restore access to tunnel interviews in new “purple” zones as football moves back towards normality.
- Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn, the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history, has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on loan until January.
- Clubs are putting pressure on players who are reluctant to get vaccinated with warnings that refusing to do so could threaten their involvement in European and international football.
- UEFA’s controversial plans to revamp the Champions League, one of the reasons for the attempted breakaway European Super League, could be scrapped in an upcoming review.
- Lyon have sent defender Marcelo to train with the reserve team with immediate effect, in the aftermath of a dressing room incident following a recent shock 3-0 defeat to Angers.
- Gareth Bale is no longer looking for a way out of Real Madrid, and is said to be “loving life” at the club now that Carlo Ancelotti has returned as manager.
- Andrew Robertson has given Liverpool a boost by returning to light training only just over a week after suffering an ankle injury.
- Harry Kane expects a breakthrough before the weekend in his bid to join Manchester City.
- The importance of being vaccinated has yet to enter the heads of a number of footballers and is causing anger and frustration within clubs.
- Michael Jordan has made £5m from Lionel Messi’s move to Paris Saint-Germain in just one week.
- There are growing fears within English football that a ‘snus’ addiction among players is leading to a rise in injuries.
- Wolves are lining up a move for Olympiakos defender Ruben Semedo but will need Home Office approval as he was handed a five-year suspended jail term in Spain while playing for Villarreal in 2018.
- Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette could reportedly be set to leave the club by the end of the week.
- Liverpool’s hopes of adding Ismaila Sarr to their attacking options are improving with the £40m-rated forward reportedly asking to leave Watford.
- Harry Kane has thrown down the gauntlet to Daniel Levy to make good on an understanding that he could leave Tottenham if the club failed to win a trophy or finished outside the top four last season.
- Crystal Palace could come to the rescue with a deal for Odsonne Edouard as Celtic wait for an opening summer bid for the French striker.
- Leeds United are edging closer to a deal with Huddersfield for Lewis O’Brien, with hopes a package worth £7m plus add-ons can be agreed.
- Nottingham Forest’s summer transfer plans included an ambitious inquiry for USA full-back Reggie Cannon at Boavista in Portugal.
- Manchester City received some good news after scans confirmed the shoulder injury that Ilkay Gundogan suffered in the defeat by Tottenham Hotspur is not serious.
- Manchester United have committed to ensuring all casual and permanent matchday staff will receive more than the real living wage.
- Rangers could be ready to reignite their interest in Huddersfield star Juninho Bacuna.
- Celtic are planning a near £3m swoop for Greek hitman Giorgos Giakoumakis.
- Hibs will not sell Martin Boyle to Aberdeen – no matter what the Dons bid for the Aussie winger.
BARCELONA STAR MORIBA WANTED AT MAN UTD
Manchester United fancy Ilaix Moriba as Paul Pogba’s long-term replacement and have already held talks with the Barcelona man, according to a report.
Pogba’s contract now has little more than 10 months to run and he’s widely expected to leave on a free. The likes of Real Madrid and PSG will both compete to land the World Cup winner next summer.
Although reports claims United will play an ace card to try convince Pogba to stay, it seems the club are resigned to his exit.
With that in mind, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning for a future without him and for potential replacements. And Don Balon claims Barcelona youngster Moriba is the man they fancy.
The Guinea-born midfielder also has less than a year left to run on his contract, so would not cost much to sign him now.
Indeed, they are reported to have held talks with his representatives over a potential move to Old Trafford. And while a move looks more likely next summer, financial pressures could enforce his €25m (£21.2m) sale this summer.
Moriba stands at 6ft and 1ins tall and has impressed during his limited time in Ronald Koeman’s side.
Just 18, he’s already drawn comparisons with Pogba for his style of play.
In total, Moriba has made 18 appearances for Barca, including one in the Champions League. He has one LaLiga goal to his name so far.
REAL MADRID WANT RUDIGER ON A FREE
Real Madrid are pondering a raid for Antonio Rudiger, who will become a free agent in summer 2022. Los Blancos also hope to recruit Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Leon Goretzka on frees next summer. (AS)
- Wolves are in advanced talks to sign Goncalo Guedes from Valencia with Tottenham now the club most likely to sign Adama Traore. (AS)
- Inter are in talks with Mino Raiola for Marcus Thuram after deciding they want the Borussia Monchengladbach striker as Romelu Lukaku’s successor. (Sky Italia)
- Moussa Sissoko is actively searching for a new club after being told by Nuno Espirito Santo that his game-time will be limited at Tottenham this season. (L’Equipe)
- Chelsea remain in talks with Sevilla over Jules Kounde with the LaLiga side willing to sell for as much as possible. (AS)
BAYERN MUNICH DUO ON MAN UTD LIST OF TARGETS
Bayern Munich duo Corentin Tolisso and Leon Goretzka are emerging as targets for Manchester United. (Fijaches)
- Everton could get Schalke midfielder Matthew Hoppe for as little as €4.5m, with the German club in need of funds. (BILD)
- Manchester City defender Ko Itakura is ready to seal a loan move to Schalke, with a medical scheduled for Wednesday. (Sky Deutsche)
- AC Milan are on the verge of closing a deal with Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who has a year left on his contract. (Sky Italia)
- Emerson Palmieri’s move to Lyon still hangs in the balance as they also consider Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa. (Foot Mercato)
- Manuel Locatelli has arrived for his medical with Juventus ahead of his €35m move to the Bianconeri from Sassuolo. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
SHOCK MOVE FROM ROMA TO LAZIO ON FOR PEDRO
- Roma winger Pedro will reportedly join Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio in a surprise move and to renew their Chelsea link. (SportItalia)
- Torino outcast Lyanco is in talks for a €8.8m transfer to Watford after Real Betis failed to agree a deal for the Brazilian defender. (various)
- PSG are refusing to rule out last-minute moves for Paul Pogba and Eduardo Camavinga as they look to bolster their midfield. (L’Equipe)
- Barcelona are to offer Lionel Messi’s legendary No 10 shirt to Philippe Coutinho, with the Brazilian offered a fresh start and taken off the market. (Mundo Deportivo)
- Sergi Roberto is ready to sign a new two-year deal on reduced wages in order to stay at Barcelona. (Sport)
- PSG have no intention of selling Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid this summer and are willing to risk losing him for free next year. (Mundo Deportivo)
- Atletico Madrid have repeatedly told Manchester United they will not sell Kieran Trippier for less than his release clause. (AS)
