Arsenal are frontrunners in the race to secure the lethal striker and have received a major boost after a huge rival bid was rejected. On the other hand, Liverpool attempted a move to Juventus, much to Manchester United’s relief. All from Euro Paper Talk on Wednesday.
Arsenal striker recruitment boost
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Cesko has turned down a huge contract offer, raising the possibility of a major move to Arsenal, who TEAMtalk can confirm are favorites to sign him after making a strong offer.
Cesco, the 21-year-old is currently one of the hottest strikers in world football. The Slovenian international finished his season by scoring in all of his final seven Bundesliga games for Leipzig.
many people believe arsenal He is a clinical striker who is not good enough to destroy Manchester City. Kai Havertz has shone in the second half of the season, but could return to midfield once a new frontman arrives.
In addition to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring Cesco. Looking further afield, Saudi Arabia’s interests are specific.
In fact, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Cesco and his camp have received a surprising offer to make the leap to the Middle East.
As for X, Romano said Sesko said “no” to an offer worth €30m per season. This equates to around £500,000 per week excluding tax.
Sesko impressed with Arsenal. He made a strong offer
With the Saudi route appearing to be closed, advancing to the Premier League may have to wait. Of course, Leipzig still have hopes of keeping Sesko and an improved contract offer is still on the table.
However, Leipzig are powerless to prevent Cesko’s departure due to the increasing release clause in his current contract. This clause is currently set at €65m/£55.3m.
Romano confirmed that Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal have all approached Sesko’s camp over the past few months.
However, it is TEAMtalk’s understanding that Sesko views Arsenal more favorably and is therefore in pole position for this move.
Sesko is said to be impressed with the project Mikel Arteta and Edu are building. Moreover, Arsenal are the only club among the three that can offer Champions League football next season.
Additionally, TEAMtalk has since learned that Arsenal have made a strong offer to Sesko in terms of the salary he will receive and the promised playing time.
Chelsea are understood to be mirroring Arsenal’s moves from behind, but it is the Gunners who are leading for the time being.
Other media reports suggest Eddie Nketiah is a player who will be pushed out to free up space and money for Sesko’s signature.
Arsenal can afford to sign Cesco without selling Nketiah first, but a one-in-one-out scenario would help the Gunners add players in other positions as well.
In addition to a new striker, a standout central midfielder is also on the club’s radar. Competition to recruit Bukayo Saka on the right side is also a priority.
Liverpool fail after Juventus hijack
Liverpool failed in a late hijacking attempt to sign Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. The Italian stalker, 26, has already agreed a loan deal with Juventus with a purchase obligation worth €20m and has decided to stick to that deal. (Tuto Sports)
Liverpool have offered back-up goalkeeper Adrian a new contract. The Spaniard is set to become a free agent at the end of June and retaining his services could be key considering Caoimhin Kelleher could leave to become a regular starter. (Liverpool FC)
Manchester United made an initial bid of £51m for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves but fell through.. The Portuguese side are dictating Neves’ £102m release clause to clubs, but chairman Rui Costa could approve a sale for £85m. (record)
Barcelona plans to re-sign loan player Joao Cancelo. chose the Spanish giant over all other suitors.. Manchester City are keen to sell and are targeting a fee of £34m. If Barcelona are unable to pay, a loan with an option/obligation to buy will be explored. (like)
New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has assured underperforming striker Vitor Roque will remain in Catalonia next season. Former manager Xavi was advised to let go of the Brazilian, who had failed to adapt to European football so far. (sports)
Real Madrid U-turn/Bayern Ace sold
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made a second appeal for centre-back Nacho Fernandez to renew his contract. The 34-year-old is out of contract at the end of June and has been linked with a move to MLS, but Ancelotti is hoping to sign a new deal at the Bernabeu instead. (markka)
Bayern Munich put French striker Kingsley Coman (27) up for sale. Barcelona are linked but will only make a move if they sell Raphinha first. (Sky Germany)
Matteo Guendouzi is pushing for a reunion with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, who managed him at Arsenal. However, after signing Ross Barkley from Luton Town, Villa’s first choice midfielder is Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher. (Corriedello Sport and David Ornstein)
Bayern Munich’s ideal summer transfer window includes Jonathan Ta (Bayer Leverkusen), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Christian Purich (Stuttgart), Xavi Simmons (PSG), Joao Palhinha (Fulham) and Amadou Onana (Everton). The idea is to recruit one of them. (build)
Arsenal have approached Girona about signing Ukrainian winger Viktor Chigankov.. The 25-year-old recorded 15g/a in La Liga last season and is available for £25.5m via his release clause. (like)
A big relief for Manchester United
Barcelona are not considering signing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes for two reasons. Firstly, they cannot afford the price he will have to pay, and secondly, signing a No.1 is not a transfer priority at the club at the moment. (Soccer Spain)
Real Madrid could suffer a rare setback in the market as target Alphonso Davis approaches a new contract with Bayern Munich. (Sky Germany)
Roma striker Paulo Dybala is open to a move to the Premier League. The 30-year-old Argentine is available to sign with a release clause of €12m. (Sky Sports)
Antonio Conte has signed a contract to become Napoli’s new manager. Conte wants to reunite with Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, who won the Serie A title with Inter Milan. The Blues will sell to any club bidding £38m. (various)
Tottenham have given the green light to sell right-back Djed Spence permanently. Genoa, where Spence spent the second half of last season on loan, are hoping to secure a deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Naby Keita has been labeled a failure of the season by his fellow Bundesliga players. Keita left Liverpool for Werder Bremen when his contract expired last summer, but made just five appearances in another injury-ravaged season. (kicker)
