And if De Jong finally stayed at FC Barcelona?
The soap opera never ends. While the English and Spanish press were talking on Tuesday of an imminent agreement between FC Barcelona and Manchester United for the transfer of Frenkie de Jong, the situation is different this Wednesday. In today’s edition, Sport suggests that the Dutch international could resist and stay in Catalonia. The former Ajax player would still like to “win” with the Blaugranas and would have let both clubs know.
- Our opinion : De Jong still has things to prove at FC Barcelona, that’s undeniable. The rumors are not ready to stop yet…
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David, Kalajdzic: Bayern Munich prepare for post-Lewandowski
Lewandowski ready to do anything to leave Bavaria, Bayern Munich gradually realizes and begins to prospect to replace the Polish trigger. This Wednesday, Bild announces that the multiple German champion would have ticked the names of Sasa Kalajdzic (Stuttgart) and… Jonathan David (Lille).
The Mastiffs have granted an exit voucher to their Canadian striker, but expect no less than 50 million euros to release him. The Austrian striker had a complicated season, plagued by injuries, after a very promising 2020-2021 exercise with 16 goals in 33 Bundesliga matches.
- Our opinion : Two very nice tracks for the Rekordmeister. With Lewandowski’s check, Bayern will have financial room to enlist one of the two players. Unless another prospect comes out of the Bavarian hat.
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Koulibaly, and now Chelsea
His name has been a staple of the transfer window for a few years. One year from the end of his contract, Kalidou Koulibaly is more than ever on the start in Naples. After seeing PSG, the two Manchesters or even Juventus take an interest in him, it is Chelsea’s turn to look into the case of the native of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, as Fabrizio Romano advances. Gianluca Di Marzio even announces that the player’s agent has been to London in recent hours.
- Our opinion : The Blues urgently need to strengthen in central hinge. Aké, De Ligt, Koulibaly, Koundé: there will necessarily be someone elected in this lot.
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Doors open for Depay departure from Barcelona
Arrived free a year ago from Olympique Lyonnais, Memphis Depay could already pack up. In search of cash, FC Barcelona would be tempted to part with the Dutch striker against a check of around twenty million euros. This is reported Sport in its current edition.
- Our opinion : Depay’s adventure in Catalonia is a failure. But the Batavian should easily find a challenge to revive.
Return to the country to come for Jorginho?
The song of departure seems to have sounded. Arrived at Chelsea in 2018, Jorginho could leave London and the Premier League. Nicolo Schira talks about a potential return of the transalpine international midfielder to Italy in the coming weeks. The former Neapolitan is out of contract in June 2023 with the Blues.
- Our opinion : It may be time to close the London chapter for Jorginho, especially after a relatively disappointing season.
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Lenglet on his way to Tottenham
Coveted on all sides, quoted at OM and Roma, Clément Lenglet is probably heading to England. Sports worldthe Being Chain et RAC1 are unanimous: the French international would have chosen to join Tottenham. The Iberian media evoke a loan, the terms of which have yet to be discussed between the Spurs and the Barcelonans.
- Our opinion : In Conte’s three-man defense, Lenglet will have a card to play. And a great opportunity to relaunch.
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Chelsea about to blow Raphinha to Barcelona and Arsenal?
The Blues are set to play a nasty trick on Barca and the Gunners. While Raphinha is announced with insistence at Camp Nou or on the side of the Emirates Stadium, The Athletic announces that it is Chelsea who would be close to winning the bet in the file. The Blues would be close to an agreement with Leeds for a transfer around 63 million euros.
- Our opinion : Chelsea have gaps in front. Raphinha could fill one of those.
Diop at OL, it’s agitated!
Denayer at the end of the contract, Boateng in the hot seat, OL are looking for reinforcements behind. As expected for a few weeks, it is on the side of the Hammers that Lyon could find happiness in the person of Issa Diop. The Team announces that discussions have intensified between the two parties, especially since the arrival of Nayef Aguerd in London a few days ago. A check for less than 10 million euros could finish convincing West Ham.
- Our opinion : The central hinge is one of the Rhone projects this summer. Diop is a great option for OL, especially at this price.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 21: Issa Diop of West Ham United United celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between West Ham United and KRC Genk at Olympic Stadium on October 21, 2021 in London, England.
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Aouar at the revival in Nice?
Another Gone with the Aiglons? After attracting Myziane Maolida, Melvin Bard and Amine Gouiri, OGC Nice would try to get a hold of Houssem Aouar. In today’s edition, Nice morning reveals that Lucien Favre and the leaders of Nice would very much appreciate the profile of the midfielder, at the end of the contract in June 2023. OL hopes to obtain nearly twenty million euros in this story.
- Our opinion : To think that Aouar could have left for nearly forty million euros two years ago… In Nice, the midfielder would find an ideal setting to relaunch.
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Marseille and Nice join the race for Zagadou
At the end of the contract with Borussia Dortmund, Dan-Axel Zagadou (23) is certainly one of the very good shots to try in this summer transfer window. While several Premier League clubs, Manchester United in the lead, are very interested in signing him, OM and OGC Nice could also try their luck for the versatile defender, trained at PSG, as reported. Sport1.
- Our opinion : The competition will be fierce for the two French clubs, but the Gym and OM still have arguments to seduce the player.
Dan-Axel Zagadou
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Blas, Simon, Lafont: open doors for the heroes of the Canaries
Qualified for the next Europa League thanks to its victory in the Coupe de France, FC Nantes could lose three of its executives this summer. Present at a press conference this Wednesday, Antoine Kombouaré announced that Ludovic Blas, Moses Simon and Alban Lafont had exit vouchers for this summer. “If there are suitable offers, they will leave” The Nantes coach, however, nuanced by announcing that Laffont was “left to stay“.
According RMC Sport, Moses Simon would have two concrete leads with Leeds and Nice. An agreement would have even been found between the Nigerian and the Gym.
- Our opinion : It would obviously be a huge blow for the Yellow House if these three elements were to leave the banks of the Erdre…
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Tottenham put the gum for Richarlison
Richarlison continues to fuel rumors across the Channel. At the end of the lease in June 2024 with Everton, the Brazilian international striker could well leave the banks of the Mersey to join the capital. Fabrizio Romano explains that Tottenham would lead the dance in the race for the signature and would be in very advanced negotiations with the Toffees. However, there are still many details to be settled to finalize the operation.
- Our opinion : The prospect of a Kane-Richarlison association is attractive on paper. And on the ground?
Doucouré ready to fly to the Eagles
Lens is about to lose one of its captains. Centerpiece of Franck Haise’s eleven in Lens where he only missed four small Ligue 1 matches, Cheick Doucouré is close to flying to England. Sky Sports confirms that the Malian midfielder is expected on Thursday to pass his medical examination at Crystal Palace. Foot Market announces this evening a final agreement estimated at 22 million euros plus 5 bonuses.
Lens announced the upcoming departure of Corentin Jean this Thursday. The striker has joined David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
- Our opinion : A big blow for the Artesians, but a nice envelope to get a quality replacement. A bad or a good, in the end.
Cheick Doucouré in the jersey of RC Lens.
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OM formalizes Gigot and thinks of Vecino
It was tied up for several months, it is now official. At 28, Samuel Gigot is returning to France, nearly seven years after leaving Arles-Avignon. The Avignonnais leaves Spartak Moscow and joins Olympique de Marseille. The Marseille club formalized the transfer on Wednesday.
Another OM project, the succession of Boubacar Kamara is still relevant. Sky Italia talks today about an interest from Pablo Longoria in Uruguay international Matias Vecino. The 30-year-old is out of contract at Inter Milan.
- Our opinion : Leg is a good catch for the Phocaeans. The Vecino track deserves to be dug.
A breath of fresh Florentine air for Jovic?
In a stalemate at Real Madrid where he has never won since his arrival in 2019 for sixty million euros, Luka Jovic will be loaned once again. Sky Italia announces that the Serbian international will, barring a last-minute reversal, join Fiorentina for the coming season.
- Our opinion : Real Madrid industrial disaster, Luka Jovic has fried a lot of cartridges. At the Fio, the Serb must imperatively revive.
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Jesé at the revival in Turkey
After reviving at home, in Las Palmas, in Spanish D2, Jesé Rodriguez will try a new bet in Turkey. The former Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid player has signed for one season, with an option for an additional year at Ankaragücü, promoted to the Turkish first division.
- Our opinion : The galley continues for Jesé Rodriguez, who is definitely living a funny career.
Hunou already back in France
A little over a year after leaving for MLS and Minnesota United, Adrien Hunou returns to France. The former Rennais was loaned for one season, with option to buy, to Angers. The striker’s main mission will be to compensate for the departure of Mohamed-Ali Cho to Real Sociedad.
- Our opinion : A very intelligent recruitment on the part of the SCO, which attaches the services of a player of duty and which will be invaluable in the race to maintain.
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