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Fabгizio Romano гeveals Man Utd could now гeplace Fгed with “outstanding” new playeг

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Ed Wallace
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According to Fabrizio Romano for The Guardian, Manchester United could sign Sofyan Amrabat this summer – but only after selling Fred or Donny van de Beek.

What is the most recent transfer news involving Manchester United?
More transactions are being made in the transfer market to ensure that the Red Devils have a squad that can compete on all fronts as they look to continue their charge towards the top of the Premier League next season. After securing a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season and with many cups still to be won, the team must make sure they have the depth and skills necessary to win some hardware.

Rasmus Hojlund is the big name linked to a move to Old Trafford, suggesting that United’s current transfer priority is in the attack. The English team appears to have focused on the Atalanta youngster and is determined to sign him this summer in order to bolster their goal scoring capabilities. According to a recent report, they intend to make quick progress with the young player after completing a deal to sign Andre Onana as their custodian and will make a new offer to try to land him this summer amid competition for his signature.

Sofyan Amrabat is a new hire for Manchester United.
Sofyan Amrabat is another person whose name has frequently come up in connection with a United transfer. The midfielder from Fiorentina has apparently been on the club’s radar for most of the summer, and a recent report makes it seem like a deal could actually happen. As a result, the Serie A club may be open to hearing offers for the 26-year-old this transfer window if it turns out that he is no longer in their plans.

Now, a new report from Fabrizio Romano in The Guardian claims that Amrabat is unquestionably on the Red Devils’ summer wish list, but there is a condition that must be met before a deal can be made. The reason for this is that the journalist claims that he is “under consideration” by the Premier League team, but a deal might only materialise if Fred or Donny van de Beek can be offloaded. It also states that the club does not place a high priority on improving its midfield, which means a deal for the Moroccan would only be possible if a gap appeared in the field’s centre.

When Morocco competed in the World Cup last year, Amrabat really distinguished himself on the international stage. Those who were able to see him play were very complimentary of his performances, which helped the team finish the tournament in fourth place, which was their best-ever finish.

Following their victory over Spain, ex-pro and current pundit Joe Cole lavished praise on the midfielder, calling him “outstanding” and among the best holding midfielders he had seen at that tournament.

It demonstrates that the 26-year-old can compete on the biggest stage, and the Red Devils’ middle of the pitch would benefit from his addition to the team if he joins Man United. It might be shrewd transfer business if they sign him at that time.

Mikel Aгteta and Edu told to sign top staг foг Aгsenal befoгe£30M tгansfeг 

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Ed Wallace
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Prior to allowing Kieran Tierney to leave the club during the summer transfer window, Arsenal has been instructed to sign a top star.

Tierney was a fan favourite and Mikel Arteta’s go-to player a few seasons ago, but injuries have ruined his time at the Emirates and made it difficult for him to play.

Because of this, there has been ongoing media speculation that he will be one of the club’s players to leave, with West Ham and Newcastle being two clubs that have expressed interest in a potential trade.

In the midst of all the speculation and rumours, it has now been asserted that the club has decided to let Tierney leave in order to recover some of the £200 million spent on new signings.

Gabby Agbonlahor, a pundit, has publicly urged Arsenal to sign a top player before allowing Kieran Tierney to leave the team in the upcoming weeks.

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“I would only sell Tierney if a replacement was ready,” he said to Football Insider.

“If they got someone who is a better defender because, although Zinchenko is excellent, there were games last season where he was targeted, and we had the same discussion about Trent Alexander- Arnold, whose defending is no better.

Teams will target that side, so unless they sign a top left-back who is prepared to step in right away as his replacement, I would definitely keep Kieran Tierney.

It follows Mikel Arteta’s massive hint that more business might be completed this summer. Arteta responded to Sky Sports when asked if Arsenal supporters can anticipate more signings this summer.

There is still a lot of market time left, and some of our players have high expectations.

We’ll have to wait and see how things play out over the coming weeks.

“We’ll be watchful. Naturally, there is still time to take action and make exits. Surely, something will happen.

Barcelona sign highly-rated Chelsea star on free transfer

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Ed Wallace
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Barcelona benefits from Chelsea’s ongoing purge after acquiring a highly-regarded star on a free transfer this time.

The comparatively calm atmosphere under Roman Abramovich’s rule at Stamford Bridge seems to have been replaced ever since Todd Boehly assumed control.

When you consider how many players have either quit on their own accord or were politely pushed out by the board, this summer in particular has been nothing short of unbelievable.

Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager, will have his work cut out for him in terms of not only maintaining the happiness of his first-team players but also managing upward and keeping Boehly at a distance.

Tudor Mendel-Idowu, who is only 18 years old, is reportedly one of the best young players to have emerged from the Chelsea academy in Cobham.

According to a tweet from Albert Roge, the winger was permitted to leave the team for unknown reasons, and Barcelona was able to sign him on a free transfer.

Could this simply be a mistake on the part of the Blues, or do they truly think he has no chance of succeeding at the highest level?

It’s a big decision from the club, and while he probably won’t have made an impact on the Chelsea first team just yet, he could very well have been a player for the future.

If he succeeds in Catalonia, the residents of west London will be furious.

Liveгpool hold secгet talks to tгy and sign “incгedible” new playeг on peгmanent deal

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Ed Wallace
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Levi Colwill and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp have discussed a potential move to Anfield this summer, according to writer Felix Johnston.

Levi Colwill is how old?
The 20-year-old Chelsea starlet has seen his stock soar over the past few months that he now stands out as one of the most intriguing English players in the nation.

Colwill was loaned out to Brighton last season in order to get more consistent playing time. Despite not always being able to displace Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster from the starting lineup, Colwill still made 13 Premier League starts overall and made four substitute appearances.

The center-back, along with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, was named to the Team of the Tournament after helping England’s Under-21s win the European Championship. He has since returned to Chelsea.

This summer, Colwill has been mentioned frequently in connection with a move by the Reds, who might be willing to pay a premium for his services because they view him as a long-term investment. But there has been a recent development, with Liverpool currently appearing to be unpopular at Stamford Bridge.

What has changed since Levi Colwill’s trip to Liverpool?
Johnston gave a status update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Colwill on Twitter and said Chelsea was not at all pleased with the way it was handled:

“Jurgen Klopp spoke with Colwill on the phone directly. Brighton & Liverpool’s persistence has greatly incensed Chelsea because they have repeatedly stated that Levi is not for sale. Chelsea is considering informing the FA about Liverpool.

Though the hope is obviously that things have been handled properly, it is encouraging to hear that Klopp has reportedly spoken with Colwill about a summer transfer to Anfield.

The Reds’ desire to sign the English star seems to be growing, but Chelsea sees him as a huge part of their future, with a chance to become captain and make it into the senior England setup.

Colwill is a lifelong Liverpool fan, so Mauricio Pochettino will try to persuade him to stay by promising him regular starts in 2023–24. However, the defender might be persuaded to leave by a move to Merseyside.

He averaged 2.2 clearances per game for Brighton in the league last season, so there is no doubt that he has incredible potential as a footballer. However, he also caught the eye with his poise and level of composure in possession, having an 88.6% pass completion rate.

Harry Toffolo, Colwill’s teammate on loan at Huddersfield, called the defender “incredible” and said he had “massive” potential. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi also thought highly of Colwill, as evidenced by his remarks following the Seagulls’ incredible 3-0 victory over Arsenal late in the previous season.

Colwill in this game, I believe, was the best example of bravery, he said. “We engaged in man-to-man defence, and Odegaard was Colwill’s man. Odegaard was 80 metres from Jason Steele when Colwill went on the defensive for 90 minutes. This is bravery.

The prospect of Colwill joining Liverpool is incredibly intriguing, and while Klopp will attempt to use his reputation to secure Colwill, it is difficult to imagine Chelsea approving a transfer.

Offeг made: Chelsea now make move foг “highly talented” gem; he’s 99th peгcentile foг dгibbling

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Ed Wallace
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According to a recent report from Globo Esporte, Todd Boehly is ready to make the €25 million (£21 million) required to sign Flamengo forward Matheus Franca, and Chelsea have now made an opening offer for him.

What recent Chelsea transfer news is there?
Rayan Cherki of Lyon is being pursued by Mauricio Pochettino, who is looking for a new attacking midfielder. According to transfer expert Graeme Bailey, the scouting team is “really pushing” for the 19-year-old.

According to a recent report by Fabrizio Romano, Matheus Franca has been closely watched by the Blues for a considerable amount of time, and the player himself appears to be very receptive to the idea. They have been following him as a player for a very long time.

The player will be extremely thrilled about the prospect of joining Chelsea, I can say that.

The Brazilian may soon have the chance to move to Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea has reportedly made an opening offer, according to Globe Esporte (via Sport Witness).

However, Flamengo club director Bruno Spindel has confirmed that Crystal Palace have also made an offer for the 19-year-old, so the Blues are not the only Premier League team to have done so.

It is unclear how much Chelsea offered to pay for the young player, but Flamengo’s stated asking price of €25 million (£21 million) and Boehly’s willingness to match it are both known.

The fact that the west Londoners intend to immediately loan the starlet out to Strasbourg may work against them in their pursuit of the young player while Palace are eager to use him right away and may entice him to Selhurst Park.

Matheus Franca: who is he?
The maestro, who was born in Rio de Janeiro, prefers to play in an advanced midfield position but is also very capable of playing on both wings and as a striker, making him a flexible option for Pochettino.

When compared to positional peers playing at a similar level, the forward’s dribbling ability ranks in the 99th percentile for successful take-ons per 90 over the past year, and in the 96th percentile for progressive carries over that same time period.

Jacek Kulig, a football scout, has praised the Flamengo player as “highly talented” and, despite only being 19 years old, he has already made 54 first-team appearances for the Brazilian Serie A team, scoring nine goals while doing so.

However, given that the attacker has not yet gained experience outside of Brazil and that it would be risky to promote him right away, sending him on loan to Strasbourg seems like the best course of action.

It would be ideal if Franca agreed to join the Ligue 1 team on loan and work on improving his game, but it wouldn’t be shocking if he wanted to play Premier League football right away and ended up being drawn to a move to Crystal Palace.

Manchesteг United ‘assault’ foг stгikeг set to begin – ‘Contacts expected’ soon to get tгansfeг done

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Ed Wallace
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Atalanta was urged to give any significant offer from Manchester United for Rasmus Hjlund earlier on Tuesday, according to a piece we previously covered in the local Bergamo media.

There was concern that both parties might end up stalling a transfer, which would leave the Serie A team with little time to make moves for a replacement at the tail end of the window.

In any case, if Sky Italia is to be believed, there may be some developments soon in Manchester United’s pursuit of the Danish international, particularly now that the André Onana transfer is almost ready to be announced.
Erik ten Hag’s long-term goal of having David De Gea replaced by a new custodian was the sole focus of the Red Devils, and it appears that goal has been accomplished.
Since Manchester United has the young forward “in their sights,” Sky Italia reports that “the assault on Hjlund begins” from their end.

Since they are looking for a “possible agreement” with the Italians for the young forward’s transfer, “contacts are expected soon” with Atalanta to “get to the heart” of a potential transfer for him.

As Ten Hag continues to restructure his squad at Old Trafford, this means that we can anticipate some movement in the coming days for a new striker.

Aгsenal could sign £34m “sensation” who evokes memoгies of a pгime Jack Wilsheгe

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Ed Wallace
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Rumour has it that Arsenal’s business in the transfer window is still open because the Gunners have been linked to midfielder Gabri Veiga all summer.

During the team’s preseason tour, Mikel Arteta said, “There is still time to do things,” giving the impression that the north Londoners might spend more money than the $210 million they have already spent.

Could Gabri Veiga be acquired by Arsenal?
Veiga, a star for Celta Vigo, has been linked to the Gunners since February, but rumours have grown more intense over the summer since the 2022–2023 calendar’s conclusion.

The 21-year-old is not of interest to Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report published last week by the French outlet L’Equipe, with Arsenal listed as one of the clubs ‘fighting’ for his signature.

The midfielder, who has a €40 million (£34 million) release clause in place in Spain, is reportedly the subject of an all-London bidding war with Tottenham and Chelsea also showing interest.

Gabri Veiga: How good is she?
A “sensation” according to the media, the midfielder has established himself as one of La Liga’s most promising stars thanks to his contribution to Celta Vigo’s team.

The Porrino-born star contributed to 15 La Liga goals in the 2022–23 season, dominating from central midfield and scoring 11 goals and dishing out four assists.

The 21-year-old is similar to former Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere, who the club could imitate by signing the Spaniard, and was singled out by talent scout Jacek Kulig as a “box-to-box” midfielder.

The Englishman, who chose to leave the game at the age of 30, had a brilliant beginning to his career but was ultimately dogged by injury, forcing him to hang up his boots so soon and enter the coaching world.

The Stevenage-born star, who now serves as the U18s’ head coach, is still a vital part of life in north London, but his playing days are missed for their understanding of the team’s culture and their competitive yet refined nature.

In the 2010–11 Arsenal season, when he first showed signs of his natural talent in central midfield, Wilshere made 31 Premier League appearances, which was his highest match total.

According to WhoScored, the former England international showed off his full skill set during that season, averaging 1.7 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game while also making 1.7 key passes per game and contributing to four goals on offence.

Veiga recorded comparable stats for his club in La Liga last season, averaging 1.10 key passes and 1.69 tackles per 90 minutes, suggesting that he could replicate Wilshere’s spark at the Emirates when he was a youngster.

The La Liga gem and the Englishman are both strong ball carriers; the La Liga gem averaged 2.67 progressive carries per 90 in the league last season, highlighting the similarities between the two.

Described as “highly talented” by Kulig, the 21-year-old could be a player who embodies the qualities that the north Londoners have praised in relation to Wilshere’s potential career.

With Arteta’s influence in the final third, his midfield—which has already been significantly strengthened this summer with the £105 million acquisition of Declan Rice from West Ham—might add another goal-scoring threat.

‘I still think’: It’s still possible Aгsenal could sign ‘incгedible’ playeг in a few weeks’ time – jouгnalist

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Ed Wallace
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Arsenal has been rumoured to be interested in Joao Cancelo this summer.

Mikel Arteta is rumoured to be a fan of the Portuguese ace at the Emirates, but lately, things have been fairly quiet on this front.

Although there hasn’t been much news concerning Cancelo and Arsenal recently, Dean Jones of the Ranks FC Ultras Podcast claims that the Gunners may yet bring this up in the coming weeks.

Cancelo is reportedly being eyed by Barcelona, but if negotiations dither, Arsenal may make a move for the ‘amazing’ defender.

Jones revealed what he is aware of Cancelo.

“I believe the defence will receive a boost. I still believe Cancelo is a possibility, and Barca are also keeping an eye on that one, but if it takes longer than expected and Cancelo is still up for grabs in a few weeks or a month, I could see Arsenal looking to make a move for him in August. That’s basically what I’ve been taught to watch out for at this point, Jones said, adding that the cherry on top might be another forward who might serve as Saka’s alternator.


Patience

If Arsenal wants to complete this transaction, they may need to be very patient.

It goes without saying that Man City wants to get rid of Cancelo this summer, but the truth is that they won’t want to sell to their biggest rivals after the agreements to let Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko join Arsenal last summer failed.

Cancelo might give in and join Arsenal, though, if only to relieve City of paying his salary, if we reach the final week of the transfer window and he is still at the Etihad.

Here, Arsenal must exercise patience.

Aгteta could copy Bгuno Feгnandes masteгclass in Aгsenal swoop foг “immense” £51m gem

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Ed Wallace
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By adding another high-profile acquisition to their summer expenditure, Arsenal may be poised to replicate the success of an archrival.

Arsenal has acquired whom?

A probable move for Goncalo Inacio, despite not having been mentioned since late June, nonetheless represents a potentially excellent piece of business for Mikel Arteta to add to his constantly expanding playing staff.

This imposing defensive behemoth might be the last piece needed for them to properly pose a threat to the treble-winning Manchester City after Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Kai Havertz improved a team that just missed winning the Premier League the previous season.

Although his €60 million (£51 million) price tag may sound exorbitant, the Arsenal have already demonstrated their penchant to make significant purchases this season.

They may actually imitate Manchester United’s success in luring Bruno Fernandes from Lisbon to England by swooping from Sporting CP, which would serve as further motivation to execute this transfer.

The calibre of Goncalo Inacio.

When the Red Devils paid £47 million for a player from the Portuguese division after moving to Old Trafford in January 2020, many people expressed surprise.

The 28-year-old quickly disproved the naysayers, though, as he contributed to 15 goals in his first 14 league appearances. Following that, he would score 28 goals and add 17 assists across all competitions in his first full season, thus silencing his detractors.

Arteta will be salivating at the idea if Inacio turns out to be even half as influential at the Emirates as his countryman has been since relocating to England.

Especially in light of the great acclaim that the 21-year-old defender is already receiving for his confident possession style, which personifies the modern center-back.

Raj Chohan, a BBC Sport commentator and member of the Premier League Panel, tried to highlight the qualities that have made him such a valuable member of his boyhood club. He noted:

The ideal counterbalance to Konaté is Gonzalo Inacio. Inacio-VVD-Konaté: build-up conductor, leader/aerial dominator/switches of play, incredible recovery speed & coverage of space.


His underlying statistics clearly show how at ease he is in possession, as he stands out among centre backs in Europe despite his young.

He is in the top 1% for both passes attempted per 90 and passes made in progression per 90. Then, according to FBref, he ranks in the top 3% and 4% for progressive carries per 90 and successful take-ons per 90, respectively.

Few players in his position demonstrate such a unique ability to advance the play from defence on the continent, something Arteta will be eager to add to his already fluid group.

The Spanish coach, who was still a player at the time, described his ideal club back in 2014:

“I’ll be clear about my philosophy. Football should be exciting and expressive. I can’t think of football in a way where the opponent is central to everything.

“We have to control the action, we have to be the ones taking the initiative, and we have to keep the spectators interested. Those are things I firmly believe in, and I believe I am capable of completing.

It appears that he has finally achieved his goal, and in this 6 foot 1 Portuguese titan, he may be able to further cement his ideas. The only way for him to succeed will be to emulate Fernandes, who has followed a similar route as Inacio might soon do.

“I am heaгing that it’s tгue” – Fabгizio Romano shaгes exciting tгansfeг claim out of Man United

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Ed Wallace
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Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina is “one of their options for the midfielder,” and Manchester United is “considering” him, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. However, any deal will be very “expensive.”

Are Sofyan Amrabat and Manchester United joining forces?
The previous campaign was Erik ten Hag’s first successful season in charge of United. A top-four finish and a Carabao Cup trophy were probably more than most spectators and experts anticipated for the Dutchman’s first season in England.

Theodore ten Hag
His accomplishments appear to be being rewarded by the club hierarchy as well, as they have been relatively active in the transfer window thus far, making the significant signing of Mason Mount from Premier League rival Chelsea last month and appearing likely to complete the signing of Inter Milan custodian Andre Onana in the coming days.

These are fantastic deals for the club, but there is a feeling that more midfield reinforcements are needed if the team hopes to contend for the top prizes once more the following season. Amrabat, a 26-year-old player, is one who could be of assistance in that regard.

The Huizen-born machine has reportedly been identified as one of the Red Devils’ targets, but a deal could be pricey as Fiorentina will demand about €35m-€40m (£30m-£34m) to complete the deal, according to transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

On his YouTube channel, he gave a description of the circumstance and said:

“I’ve heard it’s true that Manchester United is considering Sofyan Amrabat as one of their players.

Erik ten Hag is aware of the fact that Sofyan Amrabat is a player on the market, and that he is an expensive midfielder due to Fiorentina’s reputation for being difficult to deal with. However, it is believed at this time that Manchester United is considering Sofyan Amrabat as one of their options for the midfield.

Can Sofyan Amrabat compete?
Amrabat has had an outstanding year, one in which he was frequently thrust into the spotlight while playing for both his club and the national team.

The Moroccan international’s 2022–2023 domestic campaign went well. He participated in 29 league games for Fiorentina of Serie A, averaging a match rating of 6.46, maintaining a passing efficiency of 89.8%, producing one assist, and making one.

His fundamental data is intriguing because it shows that he performs admirably in some areas while falling short in others that are crucial.

He ranks in the top 5% for pass completion, the top 8% for progressive passes, the top 11% for attempted passes, and the top 33% for progressive carries, per 90, according to FBref, who compare players in a similar position across Europe’s top five leagues.

The bottom 42% of all players per 90 and per FBref for interceptions, the bottom 34% for shot-creating actions, successful take-ons, and clearances, the bottom 32% for tackles, and the bottom 30% for blocks, respectively, are found to be him.

According to those statistics, he appears to be a superb passer and a valuable midfielder if your team needs assistance moving the ball from the backline to the front three. His defensive contribution is dishonest, and he needs to work on developing his own offensive threat.

Despite this, his outstanding performance during Morocco’s World Cup run to the semifinals last year suggests he is more than capable of performing at the highest level. As a result of his performances, journalist Amine El Amri waxed lyrical about him on TalkSPORT, saying:

Along with being a raging bull, Sofyan Amrabat is an excellent football player.

“I’m trying to be as objective as I can, but I believe he has been the best midfielder in this World Cup,” the commentator said.

It will be interesting to watch how I Viola’s “monster” midfielder adjusts to the Premier League should United decide to pursue him. In spite of this, he seems to have the potential to succeed if given the chance.

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