Arsenal remain committed to pursuing the high-class La Liga star despite Manchester United recently preparing a sizable offer for him, while Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are wary after the Champions League striker made intriguing transfer comments, Euro Paper Talk said on Monday. Newcastle United included. They are fighting with Paris Saint-Germain for an elite winger.
Arsenal snatching away Manchester United target Racliffe
Manchester United We may be missing out on Casemiro’s ideal replacement. arsenal The Real Sociedad star is reportedly planning a move to the club. Martin Zuvimendi soon.
Casemiro has had a fantastic impact for United during the 2022-23 season, his first year at the club. The Brazilian has added much-needed steel and tenacity to Erik ten Hag’s midfield, while also bringing a winning attitude and experience to the team at the highest level.
However, Casemiro has missed a large part of the current season due to injury. The former Real Madrid star has performed poorly in several games, causing opposition midfielders a lot of problems for United.
With Casemiro now turning 31, it is clear that the Red Devils need to sign a new defensive midfielder and start planning for life without him.
Sofian Amrabat has joined Old Trafford on loan from Fiorentina but has failed to make the desired impact for Manchester United this season.
Instead, Manchester United’s new partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to strengthen his midfield area by signing Zuvimendi from Sociedad.
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It was revealed on Sunday. Ratcliffe has already drawn up a big offer. The decision was made to send him to Sociedad at the end of the season and finally bring the 24-year-old to England.
But Arsenal, who have been fans of the player for a long time, will not allow that to happen. According to an update from Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal will ‘urgently’ sign Zuvimendi to ensure he does not end up playing for Manchester United.
Arteta linked with Martin Zuvimendi
Mikel Arteta appears to have approved an immediate move for Zuvimendi and Arsenal will make a bid for the Spain international before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
There is no word on how much the Gunners will ask for, although they already know how much Sociedad will ask for.
The La Liga side have tied Zubimendi to a long-term contract that runs until June 2027 and includes a release clause of €60m (£51m).
Sociedad want this release clause to be paid in full before the academy graduate leaves for a new adventure in the Premier League. Therefore, we now have to wait and see if Arsenal match that asking price in the coming days.
It should be noted that Arsenal and Manchester United are not the only teams chasing Zuvimendi. Because two European heavyweights have joined the race.
Barcelona have been impressed by his performances in Spain and are planning an attack on their La Liga rivals. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are keen on bringing him to Germany.
Manchester United, Barca and Bayern are all eyeing Zuvi Mendi as a summer target, so Arsenal could give them a jump if their January signing is successful.
Newcastle and PSG both want the Portuguese ace
Newcastle are competing with PSG to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leo this summer. (telefoot)
However, it would take a huge sum of money to land the Portugal international from Milan. That’s because the Rossoneri want a whopping €175m (£149m) before selling him. (Soccer Italy)
Liverpool and Newcastle are among the leading English clubs looking to sign Leao’s compatriot Goncalo Inacio from Sporting Lisbon. (record)
Granada has agreed with Manchester United to sign winger Facundo Pellistri on loan. The move is currently awaiting approval from Ten Hag.. (Fabrizio Romano)
Brentford saw their €18m (£15.3m) bid for Toulouse’s Dutch striker Thijs Dallinga rejected. (Requipe)
Victor Osimhen alternative to Chelsea ground
If Chelsea cannot afford to sign Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen, they will sign Lille’s cheaper centre-forward Jonathan David. (telefoot)
Borussia Dortmund have continued to send scouts to watch Arsenal star Chido Obi in action. (Fabrizio Romano)
Jurgen Klopp has set out a series of demands if he were to replace Xavi at Barcelona. The German coach wants Barca to let go five players, including Raphinha, Joao Felix and Sergi Roberto..
Klopp also wants the Spanish giants to pounce on their La Liga rivals to sign wingers Savio and Nico Williams. (various)
Luton Town are ahead of Leeds United in the race to sign Japanese right-back Daiki Hashioka from Belgian club Sint-Truiden. (Het Velan van Limburg)
Tottenham encourages transfer to Chelsea
Tottenham and Chelsea could both submit bids for Copenhagen wonderkid Rooney Bardghji after he said ‘what happens’ when asked about securing a winter move. Bardghji added that it would be a ‘dream’ to play for a ‘big club’ in the near future. (tip blade)
Real Madrid have been accused of playing mind games with Bayern after convincing Alphonso Davis to reject multiple contract offers from the Bavarian club. (kicker)
Leicester City is expected to complete the signing of Italian midfielder Stefano Sensi (Inter Milan) today (Monday). He is set to join the Foxes on an initial loan, but the deal will be made permanent this summer if Leicester gain promotion back to the top flight. (various)
Aston Villa are challenging West Ham United, with both teams looking to sign former Liverpool midfielder Florian Neuhaus from Borussia Monchengladbach. (build)
