🚨 Arsenal winger links, Paul Pogba exit talk, Liverpool's stance on Darwin Nunez swap deal, Spurs new-boy rejected two rivals, and more
The latest transfer news, featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs and more!
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Today’s top stories:
Ajax
Steven Bergwijn has been one of the names on the list of Saudi clubs this summer, conversations took place but no chance to get green light. There were contacts even this week — Bergwijn is likely to remain target also for 2024.
Al Ettifaq
Demarai Gray deal with Al Ettifaq is now advancing to final stages! It’s all done on the player side and getting closer also between clubs with Everton. Gray is expected to sign a four year deal as a new Al Ettifaq player. He already gave the green light last week.
Al Hilal
Bono reveals: “Yes, I had an offer from Real Madrid — I was the priority. The African Cup complicated things so deal collapsed.”
Anderlecht
Official, confirmed: Kasper Schmeichel has joined Anderlecht on one-year deal after leaving OGC Nice.
Arsenal
Pedro Neto has been linked with Arsenal again - more info here.
Arsenal considered three options to come in as cover for Jurrien Timber - Ben Jacobs has the details here.
💬 Would you like to see Pedro Neto at Arsenal? Will the Gunners regret not signing cover for Jurrien Timber?
Barcelona
Barcelona’s buy back clause for Ez Abde from Real Betis will only be valid in the next two years; summer 2024 or summer 2025. Buy back clause value fixed at €20m. Barca also have a 50% sell on clause as they sold Abde for €7.5m fee, top deal completed by Ramon Planes.
Bayern Munich
Bayern chief Uli Hoeness: “We paid for the transfer of Harry Kane without taking a loan. It was always known that our deposit account is well-filled.”
Brighton
Ansu Fati: “I spoke to De Zerbi…” - more here on how Brighton pulled off this incredible signing!
Chelsea
Chelsea want Ian Maatsen to sign a new long term deal - more details here.
Did Chelsea really have concerns about Jadon Sancho’s attitude when he was an option for them this summer? More info here.
James Maddison was an option for Chelsea this summer - Ben Jacobs explains why it didn’t happen.
Everton
Sean Dyche: “Demarai Gray made it clear that he felt he was getting a move and that a move was done, which was interesting to hear from a player…We reminded him of the truth that no move is done without this club’s say-so.”
Fulham
Fode Ballo Toure has officially completed his move to Fulham from AC Milan. It’s a loan deal, no buy option. Fulham will cover 100% of the salary from AC Milan.
Inter Milan
Official, confirmed. Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has signed a new contract valid until June 2025.
Juventus
Could Paul Pogba become the latest big name to move to Saudi Arabia? More info here.
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy have rejected proposal from Trabzonspor for Dejan Joveljic — there’s no agreement between clubs.
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah to Al Ittihad - Ben Jacobs has an intriguing update here.
Jesper Lindstrom reveals he rejected a move to Liverpool in the summer: “Liverpool wanted me, I am a Liverpool fan so it would’ve been a madly fascinating experience... but would it have been an intelligent move? I am at an age now where I have to play football.”
Jordan Henderson: “It was hard for me to take…” - more here on why he decided to leave Liverpool this summer.
💬 Thoughts on Jordan Henderson’s controversial interview? And was keeping Darwin Nunez the right move?
Manchester United
Rasmus Hojlund only wanted Manchester United this summer, but which other Premier League club also came in for him?
Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be set to earn a new contract - full details here.
Could Jadon Sancho be the next big name to head to Saudi Arabia? Ben Jacobs has more info here.
Sofyan Amrabat has been confirmed as new Manchester Utd number 4 after completing his late move from Fiorentina.
Donny van de Beek is out of Manchester United Champions League list. Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho doesn’t appear on public list as he’s part of the B list, but he’s obviously part of the UCL squad.
Napoli
Jesper Lindstrom reveals he rejected a move to Liverpool in the summer: “Liverpool wanted me, I am a Liverpool fan so it would’ve been a madly fascinating experience... but would it have been an intelligent move? I am at an age now where I have to play football.”
Napoli official statement: “Some media keep reporting about Kvaratskhelia’s new deal. These are bullshits. No one from our club ever discussed new deal with Kvara, current contract expires in four years. There are no talks at all.”
Real Betis
Barcelona’s buy back clause for Ez Abde from Real Betis will only be valid in the next two years; summer 2024 or summer 2025. Buy back clause value fixed at €20m. Barca also have a 50% sell on clause as they sold Abde for €7.5m fee, top deal completed by Ramon Planes.
Real Madrid
David Alaba has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, but what’s the truth? More info here.
Roma
AS Roma director Tiago Pinto: “Marcos Leonardo from Santos is our target, we want him. There are some talents around with big potential, when we’ve the opportunity we try to make it happen.”
Pinto: “I’m really obsessed with Renato Sanches. I will be responsible of this signing, in any case. I trust him. In our deal with PSG, there’s mandatory buy clause in case Renato will play certain number of games.”
Pinto: “It was hard to negotiate with Luis Campos for Leandro Paredes! At the end we agreed on €2.5m deal plus €2m difficult add-ons. Paredes has to start 80 games with us in order for PSG to receive €2m extra in the future.”
Pinto: “Lukaku deal was impossible for us in June/July. No way. Mourinho has been crucial to make it happen, it took 4-5 days to convince Lukaku — then our owners Frienkdin entered talks with Chelsea and literally ‘unlocked’ the negotiation.”
Tottenham
Tottenham are very happy with the signing of Brennan Johnson, but who did they also look at instead? Full info here.
One new Spurs signing rejected both Chelsea and Newcastle this summer - more from Ben Jacobs here.
Villarreal
Official: Quique Setien leaves Villarreal and he’s no longer the manager after one win and three losses in four games this season. The clubs director of football, Miguel Angel Tena, will take over on an interim basis and take training tomorrow.
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