Arsenal have changed their transfer plans thanks to Kai Havertz and could take advantage of Inter Milan’s financial woes by signing the €60m-valued forward, while a deal between Manchester United and Juventus is set to be a top priority and Liverpool are prepared to spend big to make it happen. became. Midfielder Arne Slot’s first signing – all on Monday’s Euro Paper Talk.
Havertz makes you rethink the move.
Kai Havertz’s stellar form in the centre-forward position is sparking a change in strategy at the Emirates, with reports suggesting Inter Milan’s more versatile forward could now be signed.
When your eyebrows are raised arsenal £65 million spent on signings. Havertz At Chelsea last summer. The German was initially deployed in an attacking midfield role and broke the line in front of goal when the opportunity arose.
But Mikel Arteta’s faith in Havertz has been vindicated over the past few months, with the midfielder having contributed 12 goals in just eight Premier League starts at centre-forward since February 24.
The Gunners have been tipped to spend big on a more classic striker this summer. The Guardian recently reported that Arteta and sporting director Edu will receive an outlay of more than £200m, while Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres is a player the Gunners respect.
However, according to the Evening Standard, Havertz’s exemplary performances of late, combined with the fact that he is now scoring and assisting at will, have prompted a reconsideration.
Arsenal changes plan to recruit striker
They say Arsenal’s plans have ‘changed’ and they are now exploring the market for an attacking option who can play as wide in the striker position as in cover. The inference is that Havertz has done enough to be Arsenal’s starting striker on a regular basis next season and beyond.
Now another option is needed and, according to reports in Spain (citing Caught Offside), Inter’s Marcus Thuram Arsenal are in sight.
The 26-year-old France international joined Inter as a free agent from Borussia Monchengladbach last season. Thuram primarily played up front in Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 formation, but was often used as a left winger in Germany.
Thuram has scored 12 goals and assisted 12 more for Inter in Serie A this season. His performances helped the Nerazzurri win the Serie A title with five games remaining.
The Spanish report points out that PSG, Manchester United and Chelsea are also building interest in Thuram. However, if a move to England is on the horizon, it would undoubtedly be Arsenal who currently represent the sexiest option.
In any case, it is widely claimed that Inter, despite their domestic dominance, will have to sanction one or two major sales to balance the books this summer.
Given that Inter signed Thuram for free last year, a profitable sale would do wonders for their accounts. Online outlet Transfermarkt values Thuram at €60m.
Juventus are crazy about Mason Greenwood
Juventus have made signing Mason Greenwood a top priority this summer and ‘many at Manchester United no longer want to see him at Old Trafford’. A discounted price transfer to the Italian giant is ‘more than a possibility’. Greenwood has revitalized his career on loan at Getafe this season but sees no future in Manchester. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal are interested in bringing young Spanish pair Brian Farinas and Javi Guerra to the Emirates. Farinas, 19, is a Barcelona youth team player, while Gera is already a regular in Valencia’s midfield despite being just 20 years old. (Offside flagged)
Erik Ten Hag tops Ajax’s managerial shortlist and the Dutch club are prepared to wait until the end of May to land their man. Their hope is that United will sack Ten Hag by then. (Marcel van der Kran)
Bayern Munich are hoping to weaken new Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen by signing centre-back Jonathan Ta this summer. If Tach does not sign a new contract, Leverkusen will be sold. Tah’s current contract expires in 2025. (Sky Germany)
Victor Osimhen is set to leave Napoli this summer and the race to sign him is taking place between Chelsea and PSG. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Harry Kane transfer blocked
Last summer, Carlo Ancelotti’s number one transfer target was Harry Kane, but Real Madrid President Florentino Perez blocked it. (Spanish press)
Alexis Sanchez is set to leave Inter Milan as a free agent this summer. The Serie A champions have already signed Mehdi Taremi from FC Porto as a free agent as his replacement. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool have already begun exploring the market for a centre-back ahead of Joel Matip’s departure as a free agent. The Reds will discuss their shortlist with incoming manager Arne Slot before deciding who to transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Virgil van Dijk has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Borussia Dortmund. Van Dijk’s existing contract at Anfield expires in 2025. (Sunday Mirror)
Burnley defender Jordan Beyer could leave if the Clarets are relegated from the top flight. Burnley could expect to make around €15m/£12.8m from the sale of the German, with interest already building from Premier League and Bundesliga sides. (Florian Plettenberg)
Juventus are likely to sell Filip Kostic this summer and have named Lecce’s 19-year-old Patrick Dorgu as a potential replacement. (Rudy Galetti)
ARNE SLOT’S FIRST CONTRACT?
Liverpool is They are ready to meet Atalanta’s asking price of €60m to make Teun Koopmeiners their first signing of the Arne Slot era.. Koopmeiners previously captained the team at Slot in AZ Alkmaar. (TuttoMercatoWeb)
Robert Lewandowski is determined to stay at Barcelona for at least one more season despite claims he could move to MLS or the Saudi Professional League. (like)
AC Milan have rejected the opportunity to renew Thiago Silva’s contract. Who will leave Chelsea as a free agent this summer? A return to Brazilian side and boyhood club Fluminense is now planned. (Rudy Galetti – TEAMtalk Exclusive)
Crystal Palace have made an offer for Trabzonspor’s Batista Mendy. The Eagles are in contact with the 24-year-old holding midfielder’s agent. (Footmarcato)
Julen Lopetegui has informed West Ham that he has chosen AC Milan as his next club. Lopetegui has been linked with replacing David Moyes at West Ham. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
