Transfer rumours and paper review
Monday, April 23, 2018
Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Monday’s newspapers and online…
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has tipped Manchester United and France star Paul Pogba to win the Ballon d’Or – IF the 25-year-old pays attention to Jose Mourinho. (Canal Football Club)
Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa ahead of the summer transfer window. (Daily Mirror)
Man United manager Jose Mourinho says the club will NOT be one of the big spenders in the summer transfer market and will only “invest the basic to improve our squad”. (The Sun)
Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann – linked with the jobs at both Chelsea and Arsneal – has put the speculation over his move to the Premier League down to just that – rumour. The in-demand coach has insisted his focus is on his current team and “nothing else”. (Sky Germany)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi to enjoy a long career at Emirates Stadium after the 26-year-old received criticism. (The Independent)
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi’s loan spell at Borussia Dortmund could become a permanent move this summer. The Belgium international is set to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season but the German club are said to have been impressed by the 24-year-old’s performances, having scored nine goals in 14 appearances before picking up an ankle injury. (Daily Mirror)
Another Brazilian legend, Rivaldo, has told compatriot Neymar that he has to leave PSG if he wants to be the “best in the world”. (GloboEsporte.com)
It appears Rafael Benitez wants assurances from Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley about his ambitions for the club next season before he commits to a new contract with the Magpies. (The Guardian)
Everton’s 24-year-old defender Luke Garbutt could be heading for the exit door this summer. With two years left on his contract at Goodison Park, the left-back appears to have fallen out of favour with boss Sam Allardyce. Now boss Allardyce has said the 24-year-old “needs to be looking to move away from the football club and resurrect his career somewhere”. (Liverpool Echo)
The long-term future of Arsenal’s 16-year-old starlet Arthur Okonkwo looks uncertain as delays in his contract negotiations have sparked interest from a number of clubs. The young goalkeeper is tipped to one day make the Gunners’ first-team but with no agreement made on a professional contract before his 17th birthday in September, Arsenal may lose the soon-to-be free agent, with RB Leipzig and Celtic both said to be on alert for the youngster. (Daily Mirror)
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