PSG joins Barca and Real in the race for Arsenal’s Guendouzi

The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are rumors floating around the big leagues in Europe and beyond.

TOP STORY: PSG joins Barca and Real in the race for Arsenal’s Guendouzi

Paris Saint-Germain joined Real Madrid and Barcelona in search of the Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, according to Le10 Sport.

The Frenchman has not played a game for Mikel Arteta’s team since their 2-1 defeat on June 20 against Brighton & Hove Albion, in which he grabbed winner Neal Maupay by the throat.

Guendouzi has escaped an allegation from the Football Association for his conduct, but questions have arisen about his character, which means that the 21-year-old may be ready to leave the Emirates. However, sources told ESPN’s Julien Laurens and James Olley that the club has expressed a desire for Guendouzi to remain after a stern chat with him.

This doesn’t seem to have deterred other clubs, with prestigious names waiting to see how this scenario unfolds. It was suggested in the report that Guendouzi could be allowed to leave at a cost of up to 35 million euros.

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09.20 BST: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he is confident Paul Pogba will sign a new contract.

Pogba has entered the last year of his deal at Old Trafford, although the club has an extension option until 2022. United have drawn Scott McTominay is Nemanja Matic with new offers and Solskjaer is passionate about Pogba, who has been connected with the moves to Real Madrid and Juventus, to be followed in putting the pen on paper.

“I can’t comment on the discussions between a player and the club, but obviously we want to keep the best players around the club,” said Solskjaer. “We want to build a team for the future and Scott and Nemanja are in a similar position, but in different phases of their career. One at the beginning, one really lived. We also need players in the mid-range group. Hopefully he can do it. something [with Pogba]”.

08.52 BST: Tottenham is interested in a £ 25 million deal for the Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, says the Daily Express.

Zouma has played with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who is now Tottenham’s coach, and the French international could pass by Stamford Bridge this summer as Frank Lampard tries to rebuild his defense.

Everton, who signed Zouma on loan last season, is also reportedly considering an offer.

08.30 BST: Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has chilled news that his club is approaching Lille’s signature forward Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen, 21, drew the attention of the best European clubs after scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions. Napoli are among those eager to acquire renowned international Nigeria this summer.

But Giuntoli told Sky Italia: “As for the Lille forward, there are no negotiations at the moment. It’s an interesting prospect but we don’t have an agreement with him or the club. He came to visit the city and see how is and this means that we are in the race “.

Osimhen is linked to Lille until June 2024.

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Don Hutchison and Shaka Hislop wonder if Chelsea’s quest for Kai Havertz will address any weaknesses.

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Havertz hopes that Real Madrid will move to Chelsea

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz he is among a group of young people who hope for an offer from Real Madrid, according to Marca.

The German star has a contract that lasts until 2022 but reportedly has shown no interest in renewing her deal. Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that Chelsea are pushing for a deal for Havertz, but it has been suggested in the Marca report that his heart is ready for a transfer to The whites.

Bayern Munich has already retired from the race, with several other teams reluctant to commit around € 100m to a player.

Real Madrid maintains an interest but has not yet shown a willingness to make a formal offer. The Spanish giants have been hit financially by the coronavirus epidemic and may need to rethink their strategy, but it is clear that they still have the attention of some of Europe’s best young talent.

The leaders of La Liga have also been linked to those of Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappe, Of Borussia Dortmund Erling Haalandand Stade Rennes’ Eduardo Camavinga.

La Lacazette in Juventus speaks

Arsenal could try to keep their attacker, Alexandre Lacazette, but Calciomercato has suggested that Juventus is trying to take him away from north London.

It has been claimed that the Italian giants have already begun conversations with Lacazette’s agents, with the Frenchman unhappy with the lack of departure that has been given to him this campaign. Juventus sees the 29-year-old as an alternative option to the Napoli frontman Arkadiusz Owned, which is also seen from Atletico Madrid.

Lacazette’s contract with Arsenal lasts until the summer of 2022, with the Gunners trying to extend the stay of him and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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– Midfielder Niklas Dorsch he lost promotion to the Bundesliga with Heidenheim, but could still go one step further, according to Sky Germany. It is suggested that Belgian KAA Gent is looking to sign the 22-year-old, who has a € 3.5m release clause in his contract. The move would see him join a club that is expected to play in Champions League qualifying.

– Salomon Kalou is open to move to the Brazilian part of Botafogo, reports Fogaonet. The ex-Chelsea man spent the campaign with Hertha Berlin, but it looks like he’s destined to leave the Bundesliga. No deal has been signed, but Ivorian has responded positively to the progress of the Rio de Janeiro club.

– Anthony KnockaertThe loan transfer from Brighton to Fulham Premier League Hopes has been made permanent. The winger has signed a contract that will see him play at Craven Cottage until 2023, with the 28-year-old having recorded four goals and five assists in all competitions so far.