Arsenal plot Osimhen bid; Chelsea to sign £60m Olise; Man Utd, Tottenham latest
Yalla Shoot keeps up to date with the latest transfer news, as we will follow in this report the latest important transfer news published by the most important English newspapers.
Arsenal are aiming to kickstart their summer spending with a big-name striker signing. Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is the dream addition but a £200million price tag has been slapped on the player, meaning RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is considered more realistic. However, reports overnight claim Victor Osimhen, preiviously expected to join Chelsea, could be the new target.
Talking of Chelsea, their manager search appears to be narrowing down to Enzo Maresca, Kieran McKenna and Roberto De Zerbi, with a new manager expected to place by the end of next week. Transfer dealings continue without a head coach, though, with Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise due to be signed for around £60m no matter who is appointed.
Manchester United will soon be also on the hunt for a new manager, with Erik ten Hag expected to be sacked after the FA Cup Final, which is today. McKenna has been tipped as his replacement, and the interest is mutual. Meanwhile, Tottenham are weighing up moves for Conor Gallager, Ivan Toney and a wide forward. Keep up to date with all the latest news via Standard Sport’s LIVE transfer blog!
Arsenal handed hope in Alexander Isak chase
A glimmer of hope in Arsenal’s fading chances of signing Alexander Isak.
The Telegraph say Newcastle have lined up Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen as potential replacements for the Swedish striker this summer.
But, despite potential issues with financial rules, the Toon want £200m to sell Isak.
Chelsea in talks to sign Nigerian teen after successful trial
Chelsea are in talks to sign Hafiz Umar Ibrahim.
According to BBC’s Nizaar Kinsella, the Blues are working on a deal to bring the 18-year-old to Stamford Bridge.
Hafiz enjoyed a successful trial at the club’s Cobham training base and now current club Odoju City. The Nigerian club are seeking a fee after the youngster’s successful trial at Cobham. 🇳🇬
Tottenham handed Albert Gudmundsson transfer blow
Genoa’s Albert Gudmundsson has changed his mind about moving to the Premier League, in an apparent blow to Tottenham’s transfer hopes.
Spurs have long been linked with the striker, who has 14 goals and three assists in Serie A this season.
But they will have to look elsewhere as Gudmundsson does not plan on leaving.
“(I’ll leave) only for a crazy opportunity,” he told Sportweek.
“As a child I dreamt of the Premier, but now I have changed my mind: here is life.
“Because my favourite position is that of number 10: for me it is important to have the freedom to be able to express my imagination and give vent to my shots.”
Ten Hag sends warning to next manager over Ratcliffe and INEOS
Erik ten Hag has sent a warning to his successor as Manchester United manager.
The Dutchman is widely expected to be sacked by United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe even if he guides the club to FA Cup Final success at Wembley over rivals Manchester City.
Ten Hag enjoyed a successful first season at Old Trafford, winning the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup Final and a third-place finish in the Premier League.
However, his this season fallen well below expectations, even realistic ones. Ten Hag himself admitted it has been “crap”, with the club finishing eighth – their lowest in Premier League history – and with a negative goal difference to boot.
And now Ten Hag has blasted the unrealistic expectations in and outside the club.
Dortmund in pole position to sign Serhou Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund are in pole position to sign Serhou Guirassy.
The Stuttgart striker is being tracked by a host of clubs, including West Ham, but it is Champions League finalists BVB who are leading the chase.
Guirassy, who has scored 28 Bundesliga goals this season, has a release clause of just £15million.
A bargain.
Saudi interest in Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne
Could two of the Premier League’s biggest stars be on their way to Saudi Arabia?
According to the Telegraph, Saudi sides are desperate to sign Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, and are willing to wait until next summer to do so if necessary.
The pair are about to enter the final 12 months of their current deals, with free transfers at the end of next season a distinct possibility.
Chelsea back of the queue for Rafael Leao
Premier League clubs look set to miss out on Rafael Leao.
Chelsea are one team regularly linked with the AC Milan winger along with French champions PSG, but Saudi club Al Hilal have taken pole position to land him this summer.
Tuttosport say they are ready to offer over £85m to sign Leao with a hefty personal terms offer on the way.
However, Milan want his full £150m release clause and it is not clear that the player would accept such a move.
