Today’s rumours are ingratiating mothers
It’s a wingers special for today’s tittle-tattle. Starting with Liverpool’s willingness to splash £100m on Paris Saint-Germain’sBradley Barcola. Arne Slot hasalready signed Jeremie Frimpongand is set to add creativity in the form of Florian Wirtz. Naturally, there is not a bottomless pit of cash at Anfield, so they are open to selling Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez to fund the spending.
After it was confirmed thatJadon Sanchowill not be joining Chelseapermanently, his next move is a hot topic. Manchester United will be eager to earn some cash for the winger, and are no doubt enticed by the prospect of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham considering a move for the 25-year-old.
Another wide man seeking pastures new isJack Grealish, who was left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad. On the upside, he gets a few extra weeks off compared to his current teammates, giving him time to send his CV out. Newcastle or Everton could offer Grealish a route away from the City bench.
Nico Williamsis another who likes to get chalk on his boots and clubs are queueing up to sign him. Bayern Munich,Arsenaland Chelsea are all eager but Athletic Club want to tie the Spain international down to a new deal at San Mamés. Bayern seem to be the most eager and theEuropean championmight have given his representatives a nudge and a wink to have a chat with theBundesliga winners.
Supposedly plenty of teams are interested in the Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres but no one has made an offer for him, according to the club president, Frederico Varandas. “I can guarantee that Viktor Gyökeres will not leave for €60m plus €10m because I never promised that,” Varandas said. “To this day Sporting has not had an offer for Gyökeres – neither today nor last season.”
It looks like Manchester City have stolen a march on a host of European rivals to sign the Rosenborg 18-year-oldSverre Nypan. The Norwegian was a target for any major club with a pulse, Arsenal and Aston Villa among those batting their eyelids in his direction. It seems the midfielder, however, has plumped for the Etihad Stadium as the place to progress his career alongside his compatriot Erling Haaland.
Trevoh Chalobahis onNapoli’sshopping list. The Chelsea defender started last season on loan at Crystal Palace before being called back by Enzo Maresca to boost his centre-back options. Despite starting the triumphantConference League final win against Real Betisand being called up to Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, Chalobah’s future at Stamford Bridge is less than certain and a move to the Serie A champions might tempt him.
Djordje Petrovicwas not keen on a Club World Cup sojourn to play backup in the Chelsea goalkeeping department, so he asked to be left out to allow him to work out for what his future holds. Leeds may be the answer swirling around the crystal ball.
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If anyone wants an experienced full-back, thenVladimir Coufalis looking for a new club after his West Ham contract expired. Everton, Wolves and Fulham are those pondering offering him a new home.
Sunderland are awaiting offers for the midfielderNectarios Triantis. The Premier League newcomers want around £1.5m in exchange for his services after an impressive season on loan at Hibernian. Fortuna Düsseldorf and MLS clubs are keen on the player who is debating where his international future lies, with Australia and Greece both options.
