🚨 £65m Arsenal target makes DECISION on PL move, Cole Palmer interest, potential Sancho replacement for Man Utd, PSG-Juventus swap deal, and more
Today's headlines, featuring Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Ajax
Official: Maurice Steijn has been fired and he’s no longer Ajax head coach, club confirms. Hedwiges Maduro will take over for the time being. Ajax are currently 17th in Eredivisie.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta asked on GK change after David Raya’s mistake against Chelsea: “Mistakes happen in football. That is the pressure of playing at a big club. You have to win and you have to be at your best and you have someone next to you that’s pushing you.”
What next for Aaron Ramsdale? Latest details here.
Great analysis by Jamie Carragher here on that Declan Rice goal for Arsenal in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea - a better and more difficult finish than it initially seemed after the goalkeeper’s mistake [Pictures courtesy of Sky Sports]
This Arsenal target’s asking price has been revealed and he wants a Premier League move!
Aston Villa
Unai Emery joined Aston Villa 365 days ago - his side are now on 11 consecutive wins at home and 5th in the Premier League table.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic president John Uriarte on Nico Williams being out of contract in June: “We feel calm about that. We think he’s going to extend and stay with us, this will happen. We want an attractive project, feeling sure that Nico Williams will be part of that for many years to come.”
Chelsea considered Nico Williams this summer - more details here.
Bayern Munich
Thomas Tuchel on Harry Kane: “We persuaded the captain of England to leave England and I think we can pat ourselves on the back for that for a while! He’s absolutely world-class — talent, ability, aura, personality. When he feels at home here, we’ll see his full potential.”
Besiktas
Besiktas manager Burak Yilmaz has now signed with Sport Cover agency as young and ambitious coach, ready for important new chapter after his great career as striker. Documents have been signed yesterday.
Bournemouth
Brentford
Ivan Toney has decided one key detail about his next move - more info here.
Chelsea
This Chelsea target will cost around £60-65m - full info here.
Chelsea saw off competition from *these* two clubs to sign Cole Palmer.
Kepa Arrizabalaga: “Staying at Real Madrid? Of course, yes… I still want that. But it’s not time to negotiate it now. I can say my three months here have been positive. But the season is long and we will rate it at the end of the season.”
Mauricio Pochettino on Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo: “It’s crazy for players to come back from South America on Wednesday and play on Saturday. Enzo and Caicedo were tired. But if I say: ok, I’m going to give them a rest and not play... you will kill me, for sure - and then the owner also!”
Inter Milan
Henrikh Mkhitaryan on his contract due to expire in June: “I’m very happy at Inter, I feel very good here. My plan is to stay at the club.” Negotiations over a new deal will continue in the next weeks and months. No rush as both parties want the same outcome.
LA Galaxy
Douglas Costa is now available as a free agent with immediate effect. The Brazilian winger has now decided to leave LA Galaxy. Douglas will now consider all proposals, with Saudi clubs are showing an interest.
Liverpool
Liverpool are one of three clubs chasing this German wonderkid - more info here.
Lyon
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola on Erling Haaland: “The expectations are so high but he handles it really well. He knows, he could’ve scored even more goals in that group stage, nine PL games... he could’ve scored more goals than last season.”
Manchester United
How could Sir Jim Ratcliffe influence Manchester United’s January plans?
Erik ten Hag on Rasmus Hojlund: “I am sure he will score goals. I’m confident, he’s gonna do that and Rashford too. I think Rasmus is a player who’ll always be in scoring positions in our team.”
Did Ten Hag announce the imminent return of Jadon Sancho? Watch the clip that caused some confusion yesterday!
Napoli
Victor Osimhen has been offered a record-breaking deal - more info here.
PSG
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent Enzo Raiola: “AC Milan lost Donnarumma on free transfer due to their own fault. Maldini told him that they signed Maignan, Gigio was never going to leave for free. Juventus wanted him and offered a swap deal or money.”
Real Madrid
Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez: “Modric to Saudi in January? There are no negotiations on the part of Saudi League officials to include Luka in January. We have no plans about his departure from the team at the present time.”
Real Madrid are keeping an eye on this La Liga sensation - full details here.
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk have appointed Feyenoord assistant coach Marino Pusic as their new manager. Agreement sealed, set to be completed in the next 24h — announcement on Tuesday. It happens after caretaker manager, director Darijo Srna, won his only game 3-0.
Torino
Torino centre back Perr Schuurs tore his ACL and he will be out for the next six months. Wishing the Dutch CB a speedy recovery — he’s been one of the best defenders in Serie A in the last year.
Tottenham
Son Heung-min is absolutely flying at the moment, with seven goals in nine Premier League games so far this season - and what a finish this was from the South Korean forward! FT Tottenham 2-0 Fulham [Pictures courtesy of Sky Sports]
West Ham
West Ham wanted THIS Chelsea player this summer - more info here.
For all the very latest transfer news, read caughtoffside.com