Publication date: Monday 10 August 2020 9:01
PSG want another league striker, Liverpool face a battle for Brooks.
SILVA SWAP
Barcelona are attempting to lure Bernardo Silva to Camp Nou and are reportedly planning a player offer more money for the Portuguese forward.
Manchester City player of the year in 2019 lost the pecking order at Etihad, with Phil Foden’s increased playing time and Riyad Mahrez’s consistency, meaning he spent much of his time in Park bench. Guardiola isn’t sure whether to blame himself or the performance of others.
He said: “This season, maybe it was my fault or maybe Phil was more involved and Riyadh kept his level and the other players played well too.”
Whatever the reason, Silva will be frustrated and Barcelona are ready to offer him an alternative. The telegraph they say the Catalans will offer full-back Nelson Semedo in exchange, as well as a sweetener.
NEYMAR. Mbappe. ICARDI. KING?
Dissatisfied with their wealth of offensive talent, Paris Saint-Germain are targeting Josh King. At least, that’s what The sun they are claiming. The French giants are apparently dissatisfied with the exit of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi and want the six-goal King to add a little more “firepower” to their ranks.
If Manchester United’s £ 20m approach to King January was odd, this is downright bizarre. But then PSG have a history of offering league strikers lucrative deals to sit on the bench in Paris. Eric Choupo-Moting has done just that for the past two seasons.
King is apparently keen to stay in the Premier League, with Everton, Newcastle and Brighton among the top “TEN” clubs registering their interest. They don’t feel the need to mention the other seven, or even the Serie A four reportedly loved him …
The report goes on to state that “his next goal will be to play the Champions League for a club on the continent”. Being in a Champions League club e in reality playing for them are two different things.
BROOKS’-SIDE?
Everton, Tottenham and West Ham are ready Liverpool battle for £ 35 million by David Brooks. The Bournemouth midfielder – so impressive last season – has barely appeared this season from injury, but he is undoubtedly good enough to stay in the Premier League following the relegation of the Cherries.
Liverpool are looking for a replacement for Adam Lallana following his move to Brighton, and Brooks – with his talent and versatility – represents an interesting proposition for Jurgen Klopp. But the Reds are unlikely to want to shell out the £ 35 million that was quoted, with reduced-price deals ordering the transfer window for Michael Edwards ahead of the new season.
This opens the door to other Premier League pretenders vying for his signing, according to Daily Star. The Welshman would improve most of the teams in the top flight.
AND THE REST
Arsenal awaits Coutinho … The palace raises funds for Sarr … Hojbjerg Spurs doctor … Leeds aims Gallagher … Arteta sells Torreira to land Partey … Juventus leaves Jorginho … Napoli joins at the race for Reguilon … Otamendi approaches the exit from the City … Robinson in Sheff Utd
