🚨 Ivan Toney to Arsenal or Chelsea? Plus Harry Kane clause, Antonio Nusa interest, when Benjamin Sesko will move, and more
Today's transfer round-up, featuring Arsenal, Chelsea, and more!
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Today’s top stories:
Harry Kane’s buy-back clause
Plus more from Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, and more!
Arsenal
Arsenal look to have joined Chelsea in the race to sign this Premier League star - more info here.
Martin Odegaard could more than DOUBLE his wages with his new Arsenal contract - more from Ben Jacobs here!
Brentford manager Thomas Frank: “We only sold David Raya to PL club — it’s a loan deal… but probably it will become permanent deal in the future.” All parties involved believe that buy option will be activated in 2024 — deal was only structured on loan due to FFP issues.
Barcelona
Joao Felix continued his strong start at Barca vs Antwerp last night! [Pictures via beIN Sports]
“I’m very happy. I’m enjoying it here! My teammates help me a lot and I’m here to help them to bring joy to our fans and to the club”. Joao Felix, two matches and two MOTM awards as a Barca player.
Xavi: “Of course I’d extend Frenkie de Jong’s contract with my eyes closed. He’s key player for us — he’s in the best moment of his career now.”
Bayern Munich
“There is a buy back clause,” said Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich deal.
Harry Kane: “Man United option for me last summer? Obviously there were talks with different clubs. But FC Bayern was a club I was really interested in. Once they came in there weren’t many other options. Manchester is a big club but I’m very happy here.”
Brentford
Brentford manager Thomas Frank: “We only sold David Raya to PL club — it’s a loan deal… but probably it will become permanent deal in the future.” All parties involved believe that buy option will be activated in 2024 — deal was only structured on loan due to FFP issues.
Bad news for Brentford as Rico Henry is set to miss the remainder of the 2023/24 season after sustaining a significant knee injury.
Chelsea
Chelsea have asked for the conditions of the potential Ivan Toney deal - more info here.
Chelsea asked about Antonio Nusa but here’s why a deal didn’t happen.
Dusan Vlahovic has qualities Chelsea like, so why were they unsure about the signing?
💬 Did Chelsea make a mistake not signing a striker during the summer?
England
Germany
Germany are edging closer to appointing a new manager - more info here.
Inter Milan
Lautaro Martinez: “I’m open to extending the contract. It’ll be discussed with the club, I’m very happy at Inter. Yes, I’m interested in signing new deal here at Inter.”
More on Lautaro Martinez and what really went on with Chelsea here.
Lazio
Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored in 95th minute to make it 1-1 vs Atletico Madrid…[Pictures via Sports Extra/YouTube]
Manchester City
Five goals and two assists in 11 Champions League games for Julian Alvarez. It’s already 21 goals as a Manchester City player since he joined the club 13 months ago.
Check out this fan footage of his free-kick last night! [Via YouTube]
Manchester United
What’s the latest on Jadon Sancho and a potential winger signing for Man Utd?
Manchester United have denied reports of a ‘furious dressing room bust-up’ after the 3-1 home defeat to Brighton. Erik ten Hag remains in control of the situation and focused on the project despite poor start.
Regrets over not signing Harry Kane? Erik ten Hag: “No. I’m happy to have Rasmus Hojlund, we have a lot of confidence in him. He is a big talent and he will contribute to our game. We are confident about that.”
Harry Kane: “Man United option for me last summer? Obviously there were talks with different clubs. But FC Bayern was a club I was really interested in. Once they came in there weren’t many other options. Manchester is a big club but I’m very happy here.”
Thomas Tuchel: “At United, it’s common for small things to become more important than at other clubs. I feel like at United there's always a lot of noise, a lot of consultants in the UK are ex-players. The legacy of Sir Alex creates a lot of pressure and of expectations.”
Harry Maguire will miss out on the trip to Munich tonight due to injury — he won’t be available for United’s game at the Allianz Arena.
Erik ten Hag on injuries: “One thing is for sure: from the start of last season I don’t think I ever started with, in my opinion, the best starting XI. There was always injuries. We always got results apart from the period that we are in now. You have to deal with it.”
PSG
Luis Enrique: “Kylian Mbappe is the best player in the world, trust me. More than his technical skills, what has impressed me is his human quality. It’s a pleasure to have him in dressing room — he's a leader who always has a smile on his face.”
RB Leipzig
Benjamin Sesko will be one to watch as Premier League clubs scout him at EVERY game RB Leipzig play at the moment - full details here.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti: “Arda Guler will return to training with the squad on Monday. Modric? He’s ok, our relationship is excellent. He will start tomorrow.”
Tottenham
“There is a buy back clause,” said Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich deal. “I’d like to thank Harry for everything he's done for us. He’s always welcome back — Harry’s a much loved and valued member of the Spurs family and forever in our history.”
Harry Kane: “I’m always keeping an eye on them and I’ll keep an eye on Tottenham for the rest of my life. I’m really happy to see the team playing the way they are and to see the fans happy is a great thing. They’ve got a massive game coming up [Arsenal on Sunday] so, for sure, I’ll see how they get on over the course of the season.”
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I'd definitely be interested in Ivan Toney for Arsenal, but not sure he's the most tempting option if Evan Ferguson and Victor Osimhen are available for vaguely sensible money next summer...