Welcome to the latest transfer business as there has been some deals that have been completed and waiting to be announced as well as some transfer updates.
Official Done Deal:
Arsenal announce the signing of Leo Messo.
Whilst Lionel Messi’s future
is yet to be decided, the future of talented 10-year-old, Leo Messo, yes you
read that correctly, has been confirmed as lying with Arsenal, with the Gunners
announcing his signature today. The talented youth player had previously spent
time training with West Ham United’s younger teams, but will join up with the
Gunners’ Academy ahead of the 2021/22 season.
Having been born in Kenya, Messo is
considered one the brighter young prospects who could represent the nation,
although obviously he would qualify to play for England eventually too. Messo
has already been pictured with an Arsenal shirt, wearing the No.9, in Arsenal’s
club offices, although there is recognition that these kind of youth signings
often take a lot of work afterwards. Messo will have to deal with the
difficulties of teenage years and his body developing physically, all whilst
training with an academy as well regarded as Arsenal’s.
-David
Alaba close on joining Real Madrid.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has
confirmed that David Alaba will be joining Real Madrid this summer. According
to Fabrizio Romano, the first part of the contract has been signed and
completed. An official announcement is expected at the end of the season when
all documents will be completed.
-Chelsea
Contacts Bayern Munich striker
Chelsea have
reportedly ‘made contact’ with Robert Lewandowski as Thomas Tuchel looks to
resolve his striker problems. The Bayern Munich star is the latest forward to
be linked with Chelsea, who are on the search for a goalscorer with boss Tuchel
running out of patience with the struggling Timo Werner. Borussia Dortmund’s
Erling Haaland and Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku are both being touted for
possible switches to Stamford Bridge this summer while Harry Kane is also being
considered after he handed in a transfer request at Tottenham.
But Tuchel is now said to have
turned his attentions to 32-year-old Lewandowski, who has been prolific again
this season with an astonishing 47 goals from 39 games. Sky Sports Germany
claim Chelsea have already sounded out the Bayern Munich striker about a summer
move, with the striker, believed to be considering his future at Bayern. Chelsea
have notably struggled for goals this season with midfielder Jorginho their top
scorer in the Premier League with seven, which have all come from the penalty
spot. Although Lewandowski has been identified as one of Chelsea’s main
options, their transfer chief Marina Granovskaia faces a huge battle to
convince him to join with the striker understood to be favouring a move to Spin
over the Premier League.
-Chelsea in race with Manchester United for Borussia Dortmund’s
Jadon Sancho
Chelsea plan to step up their pursuit of
Borussia Dortmund England star Jadon Sancho by launching an £80 million bid.
The London club are huge admirers of Sancho but face a battle with Premier
League rivals Manchester United for his signature.
-Arsenal
are stepping up their interest in Norwich playmaker Emiliano Buendia.
Arsenal have
intensified their pursuit of Emiliano Buendia as they look to replace Martin
Odegaard, who is set to return to Real Madrid this summer. The Gunners have
been long-term admirers of Buendia and were credited with an interest last
summer but never made the move. However, after tracking the winger’s progress
at Carrow Road and witnessing his impressive form this season, Mikel Arteta is
eager to add him to his ranks. According to Goal, Arsenal’s technical director
Edu has started to step up the club’s interest in Buendia and labelled him as
their primary target for this summer’s transfer window.
However, the
Gunners are yet to make an official offer for the Norwich City playmaker. The
24-year-old has enjoyed an exceptional season and played a major role in
Norwich winning the Championship and earning promotion back into the Premier
League. Buendia scored 14 goals this season and registered 17 assists – more
than any other player in the division. He also created more big chances and
completed more through balls and passes in the final third than any other
player in the Championship this season.
However, to acquire Buendia’s services,
Arsenal will be required fork out around £40 million for the attacking
midfielder – who has three years remaining on his contract at Norwich.
-Manchester
United told Felix is not for sale
It has
been eight years since Manchester United last lifted the Premier League title
and whilst they have been making steady progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it
is widely accepted they will need further reinforcements if they are to beat
the likes of Man City and Liverpool to the crown. United have already tied
Edinson Cavani down to a bumper new contract but Solskjaer was quick to state
that doesn’t mean they won’t be in the market for a new forward this sumer,
with the likes of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho all heavily
linked with transfers to Old Trafford. Admist all the transfer saga they have
now been told that by Atletico Madrid that Joao Felix is not leaving the club.
Atletico
Madrid have told any clubs interested in Joao Felix that he is going nowhere.
French publication Sport has claimed Man United wanted to sign Felix last year
and there had been suggestions that the Premier League side may make a move
this summer. There had also been reports that Atletico would consider a swap
deal, with Felix moving to Barcelona and Antoine Griezmann heading back to
Atletico. However, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo insisted: “There’s no way
[Joao Felix] leaves. “He has to adapt, but when he takes off he’ll be one of
the most important players on the planet. “Players aren’t machines; they have
good days and bad, and he’ll have many glorious afternoons at this club.”
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