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Transfer Talk – Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles on transfer list to raise funds

The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain – and you can find out when the windows open here – but here are the rumors floating around the big leagues in Europe and beyond.

Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles on transfer list to raise funds

In a desperate attempt to raise money to help fund Mikel Arteta’s squad overhaul, Arsenal would be willing to part ways Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

The Sun reports that the Gunners have requested a commission of around £ 30 million for the 22-year Academy’s product.

The news comes just days after it was revealed that the club had fired 55 staff members. The development may surprise some Arsenal fans, particularly after Maitland-Niles appeared in last weekend’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

But if Arteta wanted to fund a new contract for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and bring new faces this summer, the Spaniard has been told he has to “cash in” some players – and Maitland-Niles appears to be on track.

Hojbjerg approaches the move to Spurs

Only one doctor is to be found among Southampton Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg official signing for Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Independent.

The Danish midfielder will join Spurs for £ 15m, as Spurs boss Jose Mourinho sees Hojbjerg as a key member of his squad after an impressive four-year stint with the Hampshire club.

Kyle Walker-Peters is set to go the other way and join the Saints for £ 12 million.

Havertz could close the deal with Chelsea next week

Respected Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano he suggested it Kai Havertz could join Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen as early as next week.

The German has long been associated with a move away from the Bundesliga this summer after Leverkusan lost a place to qualify for the Champions League.

Bayern Munich ruled out a move for the 21-year-old forward earlier this year, leaving Frank Lampard’s side as a favorite to push Havertz away from his homeland. Romano added that Chelsea are hoping to agree on a tax in the region of 71 million pounds.

Tap-Ins

– Impressive loan periods with Hull City, Derby County and AFC Bournemouth convinced Southampton to bid for Liverpool winger Harry Wilson, according to Football Insider. The 23-year-old also attracted the attention of Premier League newbies Leeds United. Wilson’s contract at Anfield expires in 2023.

– Watford Crystal Palace List Gerard Deulofeu as a potential target, according to the Evening Standard. The winger, recently relegated to Watford, should be on the move and the Eagles could try the Spaniard on loan.

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