🚨 Osimhen situation escalates, Ivan Toney's plan is clear, Camavinga new deal close, Klopp's praise for Szoboszlai, and more
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Today’s top stories:
Al Ettifaq
Jesse Lingard has finally started training with Saudi side Al Ettifaq - with Steven Gerrard as coach - in the hope of earning a permanent contract (Video courtesy of Al Ettifaq).
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta on Ramsdale situation: "I don’t think I’m the one to answer the question about Aaron Ramsdale’s quality because I’m the one who signed him when everyone else was questioning that decision.”
Ivan Toney plan remains clear: try new, different opportunity in 2024 as he signed with new agents and is now represented by Stellar. Arsenal and Chelsea are both informed on potential conditions of the deal for January, or a different price in the summer. Race still open.
Atlético Madrid
Antoine Griezmann was on target again for Atléti as they followed up the Madrid derby win with a 2-0 victory away at Osasuna (footage below courtesy of Viaplay).
Brentford
Ivan Toney plan remains clear: try new, different opportunity in 2024 as he signed with new agents and is now represented by Stellar. Arsenal and Chelsea are both informed on potential conditions of the deal for January, or a different price in the summer. Race still open.
Chelsea
Ivan Toney plan remains clear: try new, different opportunity in 2024 as he signed with new agents and is now represented by Stellar. Arsenal and Chelsea are both informed on potential conditions of the deal for January, or a different price in the summer. Race still open.
Manchester United and Chelsea scouts recently tracked Lorran, top Brazilian talent born in 2006. Release clause included in his Flamengo deal: €50m. He signed with Roc Nation Spots Brazil, the agency of JayZ — with Vinicius Jr, Paquetá, Martinelli, Endrick.
Genoa
Mateo Retegui with one of the goals of the season on Thursday night against Roma (footage courtesy of TNT Sports):
Liverpool
Klopp on Szoboszlai: “Since the first minute in training he was impressive — he’s top player, top guy. Confident boy. He’s really super hard worker, you can see it — as he’s always pressing and also pushing to win the ball.” (Footage below courtesy of Liverpool TV)
Manchester United
Manchester United and Chelsea scouts recently tracked Lorran, top Brazilian talent born in 2006. Release clause included in his Flamengo deal: €50m. He signed with Roc Nation Spots Brazil, the agency of JayZ — with Vinicius Jr, Paquetá, Martinelli, Endrick.
Monza
Serie A side AC Monza are set to sign Papu Gómez as a free agent. Deal agreed in principle, medical tests already booked. Gómez left Sevilla on Deadline Day by terminating his contract.
Napoli
Napoli’s official statement on Victor Osimhen and TikTok video case: “Calcio Napoli, wishing to avoid any exploitation of the issue, point out that we never wanted to offend or mock Victor Osimhen, who is a treasure of this club. As proof of that, during the summer training retreat, the club firmly rebuffed every offer that was received for the striker’s transfer abroad. Social media, in particular TikTok, has always used an expressive form of language with a light heart and creativity, without wanting to, as in the case with Osimhen as protagonist, have any intention of insult or derision. In any case, if Victor perceived any offence towards him, this was not what the club intended.”
Here is the (now deleted) video that has offended Victor Osimhem (courtesy of SSC Napoli’s official Tik Tok account):
Newcastle
It’s just a matter of days for the preparation of all the formal documents, checks with lawyers… and then Bruno Guimaraes will sign a new deal valid until June 2028. Release clause in the region of £100m. Exclusive story confirmed.
When will Newcastle win a Premier League title? Angus Scott, Ben Jacobs and Didier Domi discuss their chances in depth in The Debrief podcast:
Paris Saint-Germain
Xavi Simons on staying at Leipzig after his loan: “You can't predict anything in football. No one knows what's going to happen in a few months. I already feel at home. I enjoy my time here, I want to be successful and to make my mark on the club.”
Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga is on the verge of extending his contract at Real Madrid. New deal will include a higher salary and release clause to ‘protect’ the player. Camavinga loves Real Madrid, Real love Eduardo who’s a key player for the present and future. Just a matter of final details — process almost completed.
Ancelotti on Modric not playing vs Las Palmas: "I didn't talk to Luka about that. The players understand when they have to rest and rotate. Bellingham didn't play too. I try to manage the players as best as possible."
Roma
José Mourinho: “It’s true, it’s worst beginning of the season ever for Roma and for me as manager… but it’s also true that Roma never had the chance to play two consecutive European finals in their history.”
Tottenham
Ivan Perisić’s surgery was successful — following his ACL injury. His recovery plan starts now, and it will be five or six months before he’s back.
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