Arsenal appear to be one of the most busy sides in Europe with Gabriel Magalhaes close to finalising a deal to link up with Mikel Arteta, but now the Gunners appear keen to move for a top tier talent in Thiago Alcantara, who is an option for Liverpool too with his Bayern Munich future in doubt after the Champions League final.
Chelsea seem to be on the brink of signing Ben Chilwell a Frank Lampard upgrades at left-back, with Leicester targeting Ajax’s Nico Tagliafico as his replacement. While the Blues could battle it out with the Gunners and Barcelona for Malang Sarr, who is available on a free transfer.
Speaking of the Catalan club, Lionel Messi‘s future remains in doubt and the Blaugrana are now preparing a response should the Argentine hand in a transfer request – follow all the latest news, rumours and updates from the window so far below:
An element of Liverpool’s support will not appreciate Georginio Wijnaldum until he is gone. His departure is a possibility because Barcelona’s new coach Ronald Koeman is interested in taking the 29-year-old to Catalonia.
It is easy to understand Koeman’s logic. Barca lack energy in midfield and Wijnaldum provides vigour. The player has excelled under Jurgen Klopp and has been a vital cog in Liverpool’s success. The new man at the Nou Camp has worked with Wijnaldum at international level and is aware of his strengths. With just a year left on his contract at Anfield, the Dutchman offers plenty of value should he be determined to make the move to Barca.
Pepe Reina looks destined to join Lazio from AC Milan on a two-year contract, according to reports from Sky Sport Italia.
The former Liverpool goalkeeper helped Aston Villa stay up last season while on loan, but now looks destined to head south to the capital after a two-year stay at the San Siro.
A medical is now expected next week with the Biancocelesti, who will play in the Champions League next season.
The club found very intelligently the moment to do it.
It was the last year of contract for Pierre, his club was in a difficult situation in terms of negotiation so I think Mr Levy did amazing for us getting such a good player for us.
The 21-year-old centre-back is a free agent after allowing his contract at Nice to expire.
And the Blues could sign him on a free transfer and then send him out on loan.
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