🚨 Who could replace Kane at Spurs? Plus rival Pulisic bidder revealed, targets Man Utd missed out on, and more
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AC Milan
Christian Pulisic has started well for AC Milan, but which other club also made an official bid for him?
Arsenal
“Feels great to be back again,” Thomas Partey says after returning to training with Arsenal squad.
Mikel Arteta confirms: “Thomas has progressed really well in the last two weeks. He’s training with us now”. There’s a chance for him to play some minutes in UCL tomorrow, not 100% decided yet. But he’s definitely back.
When could Arsenal open talks over a new deal for Ben White?
Granit Xhaka: “My time at Arsenal was over so I decided to leave. You can work in peace at Leverkusen. Here there’s no chaos, other clubs are more in focus. At Arsenal the pressure is different. But we have high ambitions as we’ve enormous potential in the team.”
Barcelona
Official, confirmed: Barcelona talent Lamine Yamal has signed a new contract valid until June 2026. Release clause included: €1B.
A reminder of what Yamal is capable of! [Pictures courtesy of Barca TV/YouTube]
Barcelona tried to hijack Sergi Altimira’s move to Betis in August. Barca director Mateu Alemany wanted to try and sign Altimira by triggering the clause to bring him back to the club... but his clear choice to join Betis was already made and the deal was already advanced.
Bayer Leverkusen
Jeremie Frimpong is set to accept new long term deal proposal from Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch right back is expected to sign new contract valid until June 2028, with the deal being sealed right now. Many clubs have been tracking Frimpong but he’s set to accept Leverkusen’s proposal.
Granit Xhaka: “My time at Arsenal was over so I decided to leave. You can work in peace at Leverkusen. Here there’s no chaos, other clubs are more in focus. At Arsenal the pressure is different. But we have high ambitions as we’ve enormous potential in the team.”
Bayern Munich
FC Bayern director Freund: “Jerome Boateng will train with us for next 2-3 days, then we will hold talks with him and make a decision. It's a special situation, we had three injuries to defenders in a week — so we have to compensate until the winter break.”
Thomas Tuchel on Boateng deal: “Jerome is a player with great merit and has the right to train with us. Jerome is in Munich anyway and has kept himself fit. He’s training with us now, and we’ll see what we decide.”
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have agreed on new deal for top talent Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, it’s almost done. JBG will sign until June 2028. It’s just a matter of time and then it will be completed and sealed.
Chelsea
Two Chelsea players could’ve ended up at Man Utd this summer - full info here.
Mykhaylo Mudryk has finally scored his first goal as Chelsea player! [Pictures courtesy of Sky Sports]
Mauricio Pochettino on Mudryk: “I’m happy as it’s crucial to score goals, be confident. He played because he deserved. He’s training hard, very well. Deserves to play.”
What about one of the players Mudryk replaced at Chelsea? Were they right to let Pulisic go?
Conor Gallagher: “It’s a really proud moment and time for me to captain the club. You know how much it means to me and do well at Chelsea. It’s my club that I’ve supported all my life. It’s amazing. I just want to keep trying to perform.”
Juventus
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri: “I’ve no doubts, Wojciech Szczesny is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. He’s among the very best.”
Lazio
Luis Alberto has just signed new deal at Lazio valid until June 2027.
Liverpool
Lyon
Manchester United
Manchester United preferred Mason Mount to *these* other midfield targets - more details here.
Two Chelsea players could’ve ended up at Man Utd this summer - full info here.
Erik ten Hag: “Antony will be considered to play tomorrow. Yesterday was the first time he participated in team training. It’s good news to have Antony back.”
Ten Hag: “I can confirm that Lisandro Martinez will undergo surgery and won’t be available for some time.”
Ten Hag on 2nd goalkeeper Altay Bayindir: “We chose in the League Cup to play Onana because he has to adapt to the England standard but… also we have to progress Altay. He’s made a very good impression in training and he’s really developing, so we’re really happy with it.”
Monaco
AS Monaco announce the departure of their sporting director Paul Mitchell. New CEO will Thiago Scuro, reporting to President Dmitry Rybolovlev. Thiago Scuro will oversee all the club’s activities, both sports and business.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti: “Modric has no problem with us, we’ve no problem with Luka. There’s nothing wrong with Modric. He didn’t play but this could change next game. One day Modric is on the bench but the other day could be Kroos or Tchouameni, Camavinga…”
Fede Valverde: “It’s my dream to be Real Madrid captain one day. That would be insane feeling for me, as it was with Uruguay. Here I always try to learn from Modric, Carvajal, Kroos. They're our captains… our mirrors. Being Real Madrid captain would be a dream.”
Who remembers this superb Valverde goal in El Clasico? [Pictures courtesy of beIN Sports]
Saudi Pro League
Tottenham
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