Transfer Zone: Former Arsenal star linked with Spurs and Man Utd being 'used' by target
Leon Goretzka
Chelsea appear to have had another door slammed in their face in their hunt for a striker, while old loyalties may be tested in north London.
Cheeky Charlie?
? “#MUFC’s biggest problem is that they need a right back! Wan-Bissaka can’t defend!”
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 28, 2021
❌ “Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not up to the quality. They need Kieran Trippier!”
Charlie Austin doesn’t believe Aaron Wan-Bissaka is good enough for Man United. pic.twitter.com/JVXvdA3mBg
Not who you think...
No, that's not Robin van Persie making a shock return to the game at Barcelona, but you'd be forgiven for thinking so given the man himself took a double take.
Good luck this season son ???@RiquiPuig https://t.co/wU0CEvTgLx
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) July 28, 2021
More striker blues for Chelsea
On Tuesday, Chelsea had Erling Haaland distance himself from a move to Stamford Bridge, and now Bayern Munich have apparently closed the door on any potential Robert Lewandowski switch.
#FCBayern President Hainer on Lewandowski to Chelsea rumours: “I said it already a few weeks ago – I could imagine him staying with us for ‘even longer’. He will honour his contract. He will ‘definitely’ play the next 2 seasons here in Bayern Munich” (Goal) #CFC
— ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) July 28, 2021
Never gonna give him up
Staying with Haaland, Borussia Dortmund appear to have made their position clear. Again.
Borussia Dortmund’s Sebastian Kehl to Bild: “Will Haaland stay this summer? Yes. In the discussions with Raiola for Malen, I did not have the feeling we have to meet again about Haaland. We don’t want to give him up”. #BVB #CFC ?⚫️ @kilian_ga @westsven
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2021
No Go-retzka, either
Just in case Chelsea were feeling victimised, it seems another Bayern Munich star is just 'using' Manchester United.
Manchester United sources believe Leon Goretzka's camp are using the Reds' reputed interest as a tool to hurry along contract talks with Bayern. Goretzka is into the final year of his deal with the German champions and likely eyeing improved terms to extend his stay [@ManUtdMEN] pic.twitter.com/rn1kdMxya5
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 27, 2021
West Brom to Middle East?
Would you reject a Premier League move for £13million a year in Saudi Arabia? Probably. Let's be honest. In the business, this is called 'pulling an Asamoah Gyan'.
Matheus Pereira has a preliminary agreement in place with Al Hilal. The Saudi club have agreed a salary of £13m a year. The #WBAFC player is keeping his options open, amidst Premier League interest ⏰
— From12Yards (@From12Yard) July 28, 2021
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Tottenham losing Hart
Today, in 'players we forgot were still a thing', it seems Joe Hart may be considering becoming an actual soccer player again. Leaving Tottenham for Celtic, apparently.
Celtic have opened talks with Tottenham to sign Joe Hart as new goalkeeper. Negotiations ongoing between the two clubs. ⚪️? #CelticFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2021
Aurelio Buta is still the main target as right-back, as reported days ago. Celtic are working to reach an agreement. ??
Never gonna happen...
#Tottenham eyeing a possible move for Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey - says Gazzetta dello Sport. ?
— UK TRANSFER NEWS (@DrpFootball) July 28, 2021
However, still very unclear whether he'd be willing to join the arch-rivals of Arsenal.
Ramsey is currently on a salary of €300.000 p/w. Juve keen to offload.#TransferNews
