Arsenal to make £70million offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Brazil international viewed as a key midfield target but #AFC unwilling to overpay in inflated market. https://t.co/0MhatBOfi7
🚨🚨NEW: Paul Scholes believes Arsenal won't be a serious title challngers next season:
🗣"I don't see Arsenal finishing in the top two next season. They've been very consistent under Mikel Arteta and they've done a lot of things well, but at some point you have to turn those good seasons into trophies. I just don't think they're at the level where they'll dominate the Premier League.
When I look at the teams around them, Liverpool are always going to be there because they know what it takes to win the title, and Chelsea are the side that really catches my eye. They've recruited very well, they've got exciting young players mixed with quality, and under Xabi Alonso I think they'll take another big step forward. Everything seems to be moving in the right direction for them.
For me, Liverpool and Chelsea are more likely to be the two teams fighting for the Premier League next season. Arsenal will still be competitive, but I think they'll fall short again because the teams around them have improved more and look better equipped to go all the way."
🚨 Avec 38 joueurs sous contrat, CHELSEA A ACTUELLEMENT L’EFFECTIF LE PLUS FOURNI DE PREMIER LEAGUE 🏴 ! 🤯💙
Le club ne pourra enregistrer que 25 joueurs en championnat cette saison.
🗞️ @lequipe
🚨 Aston Villa discussing deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Talks for 22yo winger loan + conditional buy obligation. Unai Emery driving #AVFC move - wanted Argentine before #CFC & now. Unrelated to Rogers transfer. W/ @J_Tanswell@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/op2dUxGdC4
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumental @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/81YbZw7ELc
🚨⚪️⚫️ BREAKING: Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, here we go! Deal approved right now by Belgian winger.
Arsenal receive €18m plus €2m add-ons as #AFC already accepted terms last week.
Trossard will be in Istanbul tomorrow night for medical and contract signing. 🦅
@David_Ornstein@TheAthleticFC Imagine having the luxury of spending €100m on player who won’t be part of thier first team next season, while other clubs are carefully allocating the budget to compete in the PL and same time has to respect the FFP regulations.
🚨 Man City pushing hard for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. High among 18yo’s suitors (#PSG not in contention) & while others favour season on loan at #LOSC, #MCFC would integrate now. Price ~€100m + Morocco int’l expected to make decision soon @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/W4oq8mi9RD
🚨 @FabrizioRomano: “Arsenal want Bruno Guimarães. Arsenal’s opening bid was £55m, rejected by Newcastle. Then, last week, Arsenal indicated to Newcastle, via the player’s agent, that they were ready to reach £65m, but Newcastle still closed the door.”
“My understanding is that on the player’s side, Guimarães wants to go to Arsenal. He wants to be respectful to Newcastle, he’s NOT saying, ‘Sell me or I’ll create issues’, that’s really important to mention, but he wants to go to Arsenal.”
“My understanding from sources involved say that a transfer fee around £90m could be the beginning of the discussion. Arsenal, from my understanding, are NOT offering £90m at this stage.” 🕵️♂️🇧🇷
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the centre of a fierce debate in Portugal ahead of the World Cup round of 16.
To understand how deep the debate goes in the nation, you must tap into Portuguese culture 👇
https://t.co/5camzOgYLH