21 May 2024 04:11:05
Any chance of Arsenal getting a player like de Jong or Tchumeni as Partey replacement. Are arsenal looking for anyone in particular?
{Ed002's Note - Bruno Guimaraes (DM) Real Madrid and Barcelona maintain an interest but he is not top of the list for either although Barcelona may switch their attention to him but would want to offer players in any deal. Chelsea interest has likely gone but Manchester City remain keen. Newcastle need to avoided FFP issues and he may well be one to leave. Long-term Arsenal interest went with the signing of Rice although they are looking to replace Partey, Elneny and Jorginho and he may become first choice with Zubimendi likely not available. PSG may offer a summer option if Ugarte departs.
Manuel Ugarte (DM) Agent has said that the player and PSG may be open to a move if the right offer is made. He has spoken with Chelsea but it is difficult to see if they have a need. He has also spoken with Juventus, Newcastle, Milan, Spurs and Arsenal. I suspect Italy is the most likely destination.
Amadou Onana (DM/CB/CM) Only moved to Everton in 2022 and they are not looking to sell him but with troubles mounting they may have to listen to offers. West Ham interest has returned and Arsenal may look again after failing to agree alternatives, but they must now be seen as a wildcard option. Newcastle spoke with Everton in the summer and have failed to sign their primary DM/CM target but could return again this summer. Manchester United had him a long way down their list of targets but failed to sign preferred options in the summer and he may still be of interest, but I rather doubt it. Chelsea interest has gone. Barcelona may look to some horse trading but they have to deal with their own financial issues. Real Madrid may look to a player plus cash deal, but he would largely be used as cover. Another wildcard could be Bayern Munich if the cannot sign Palhinho - but they may have a new coach in the summer. Everton will look to trying to raise £60M.
Manuel Locatelli (DM) Opted to move to Juventus on a two year loan with an obligation to buy deal over the interest of Shakhtar Donetsk and Arsenal in 2021. Arsenal offer him a wildcard option for this summer. Joshua Kimmich (DM/RB) Bayern Munich will now make him available in the summer unless he agrees to a new contract, a significant fee of around €90M would be sought - well beyond what interested sides Barcelona or Manchester City would pay for a 28 year old on €400k per week although Manchester City may well look to find a solution that suits everybody. However, talks have already been held with Al Ahli over a move. A wildcard option would be Manchester United or perhaps Arsenal.
Joao Palhinha (DM/CM) Fulham will not look to sell unless a huge offer is made and the player asks for a move. All interest except that of Bayern Munich, Arsenal and possibly Newcastle will have gone with the signing of a new contract although Manchester United and Liverpool have had a will respected ex PL and high-end independent scout watch the player on their behalf - although both have other targets. Agent has spoken with Manchester City and Chelsea, and either may offer an option. Fulham will still look to replacements as they fear the player could have his head turned by Bayern Munich or Arsenal, who see him as an option to Trindade, who Fulham are also keen on. He will be 29 at the start of next season.
Martin Zubimendi (CM/DM) Barcelona may still look to an offer although they are looking at preferred options first and would likely want to include a player in any deal. Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have sent scouts with Arsenal declaring an interest with his club. Bayern Munich see the cost of his release clause as too high. Real Sociedad may look to refusing a transfer unless his buy out clause is met in full. Player wants Barcelona and may stay another year to try and get a move in 2025.
Hugo Larsson (CM/DM) Youngster who joined Frankfurt in the summer of 2023 from Malmo has attracted scouts from Arsenal and Newcastle. Arsenal may well look to a summer offer but EF will refuse to sell.
Douglas Luiz (CM/DM) No longer an option.
Pablo Maia (DM/CB) No longer an option.
Morten Hjulmand (DM/CM) No longer an option.
Ezequiel Fernandez (DM) No longer and option.}
21 May 2024 11:16:37
You beauty ed002. Thanks for the update.
21 May 2024 11:24:11
Ed002, that's a hell of a reply, thank you. We appreciate that ?.
21 May 2024 14:08:13
Thanks ed002, you are the best!
22 May 2024 12:35:35
Thanks for the Update!
23 May 2024 07:37:27
Great info as always ed.
25 May 2024 09:17:30
Brilliant info ed002. Much appreciated.