Lens Spoilsport in Elye Wahi Transfer Saga

Lens try their luck for Wahi

The Elye Wahi file has been escalating for several days. Frankfurt is pushing to recruit the French striker in anticipation of a possible departure from Randal Kolo Muani, West Ham is preparing its first offer, and Lens is now coming to play the spoilsport. According to Foot Mercato, the RCL has positioned itself on the 20-year-old player to come and fill their last missing position: a scorer.

Our opinion: keeping such talent in France would be a very good thing for the competitiveness of Ligue 1.

Elye Wahi, Montpellier striker.

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Tottenham will try Balogun

Spurs are still looking for their future centre-forward after the departure of Harry Kane. According to The Sun, a “shock” offer could be made in the coming days for Folarin Balogun. The American seemed to be headed for Inter instead, then Monaco, but Daniel Levy is determined to shake things up. Other leads would keep the Arsenal striker in the Premier League, such as at West Ham or Fulham.

Our opinion: give up one of his players in the Premier League, why not for Arsenal. But at the enemy Tottenham, competitor at the top of the table? The Gunners will not make any gifts.

Lavia at Chelsea, it’s complete

The Belgian midfielder has already had his medical visit with Chelsea on Thursday. The agreement was finally reached between the two clubs: Romeo Lavia will leave Southampton for more than 60 million euros. The signing will soon be official according to Fabrizio Romano.

Our opinion: Fernandez, Caicedo, Lavia: the middle of the future… if Real Madrid didn’t exist.

Olise finally extends to Crystal Palace

Closely followed by Manchester City and Chelsea this summer, Michael Olise (21) has signed a new contract with the Eagles. While he had three seasons left on his contract, the French winger signed up until 2027, just to keep the suitors away.

Our opinion: It may still be a little early for him to join such big clubs.

Saudi Arabia compete with Barca for Cancelo

Several Saudi clubs would like to steal João Cancelo from Barça, who seemed to be his priority. Frustrated by the time taken by his transfer to Catalonia, the Portuguese side put pressure on the Blaugrana management. Saudi Arabia could thus take advantage of this tense situation to attract the 29-year-old player to their championship according to The Athletic. After Riyad Mahrez, Cancelo would be City’s second player to join the Saudi Pro League. But this time, the English club is in favor of this departure.

Our opinion: Barça could bite their fingers.

More than signing for Ziyech at Galatasaray

According to various media, Hakim Ziyech has already passed his medical examination with the Turkish champion. Unhappy with his role at Chelsea, the Moroccan attacking midfielder was hours away from joining PSG this winter. He also almost signed for Al-Nassr but had problems during this same medical visit. Now, the 30-year-old seems to have found his new club. The signature will soon be formalized.

Our opinion: Zaha, Mertens, Icardi, Ziyech: a fiery attack.

Judge Ziyech

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United want to let Bailly go for free

Decidedly, Eric Bailly no longer interests, but then Manchester United no longer. While he has one year left on his contract and another as an option, the Ivorian defender could well go free this summer. There are not so many leads for the 29-year-old, since only Fulham and Saudi clubs are interested.

Our opinion: sad end for Bailly in Manchester.

Bernardo Silva could leave next summer

The Portuguese will extend with Manchester City very soon, and his future contract contains a clause of departure of 50 million euros in 2024 according to El Chiringuito. Manchester City would thus let FC Barcelona and PSG negotiate to recruit Bernardo Silva, after having closed the doors to them this year. Pep Guardiola may only need the former Monegasque for one season, the time to ensure the transition after the losses of Ilkay Gündogan and Riyad Mahrez.

Our opinion: a form of service made logical after seven seasons in Manchester.

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Monaco interested in Davinson Sanchez

On the list of players transferable to Tottenham, the Colombian defender could be the subject of an offer from the Principality club. According to L’Equipe, ASM is still looking to strengthen its defense while Mohammed Salisu has already arrived on the Rock. The track leading to Tosin Adarabioyo is getting more complicated and Davinson Sanchez (27) therefore appears to be the solution. Monaco have competition on the file since offers from Galatasaray and Spartak Moscow have already been made.

Our opinion: he will not compensate for the departure of Disasi, even in good shape.

Davidson Sanchez

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Chelsea do everything for Barcola

According to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, the Blues have decided to accelerate to sign the French striker, also followed by PSG. Bradley Barcola has not yet given a final agreement to any club. Olympique Lyonnais refused an offer from PSG of 35 million euros including bonus. After the refusal of Michael Olise, Chelsea made the Lyonnais their priority.

Our opinion: OL are losing everything, without being able to do anything about it.

Palmer has become untouchable at City

The season has just resumed, Manchester City is already enjoying great satisfaction. Cole Palmer (21) has shown himself perfectly and even scored in the two “finals” already played by the SkyBlues, during the Community Shield and then during the European Super Cup. The English attacking midfielder has therefore acquired the status of untouchable in a few meetings. While certain tracks announced it on the departure, in particular on loan, Palmer should not finally move.

Our opinion: two matches are enough to change a career, or at least a season.

Bounou arrives at Al Hilal

It’s complete for the transfer of Yassine Bounou to Al Hilal. According to Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla will collect a total of 21 million euros for their Moroccan goalkeeper, who will sign a three-year contract.

Our opinion: Al-Hilal is starting to get very serious.

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Arsenal want to renew Ødegaard

According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal continue to discuss with their captain Martin Ødegaard for a contract extension. This is one of the Gunners’ priorities.

Our opinion: the centerpiece, Arsenal has no other choice.

Pavard targeted by Inter and Arsenal

Manchester United blocked by the situation of Harry Maguire, the Gunners take the opportunity to try their luck. With the injury of Jurrien Timber confirmed, the vice-champion of England is looking for a defensive reinforcement. According to Fabrizio Romano, Benjamin Pavard is of interest to Arsenal to fill this role. Inter Milan are also interested in the French defender from Bayern Munich and have sent a 25 million euro offer to Bayern according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Our opinion: his profile corresponds more to the needs of Inter.

Benjamin Pavard with Bayern Munich

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Guendouzi should leave OM

After missing his attempt during the penalty shootout against Panathinaikos on Tuesday, Mattéo Guendouzi, particularly affected, seems to be leaving for OM. According to L’Equipe, the midfielder, under contract until 2025, is of interest to “Premier League teams, and two great Italian tracks, Lazio and Inter”. But the Marseille leaders have still not received an official offer.

Our opinion: sacred last memory as an OM player…

Nottingham Forest prepares a big envelope for Fofana

Pending departure, Youssouf Fofana still played the first league match in the colors of AS Monaco. This shouldn’t last. According to information from David Ornstein, journalist at The Athletic, the vice-world champion has been the subject of a verbal offer of 35 million euros from Nottingham Forest. The Premier League resident has added bonuses, the amounts of which have remained secret. After Axel Disasi, the princely club could record a new major sale this summer.

Our opinion: the player has never hidden that he was coming to the end of the cycle with AS Monaco, which would fill its coffers and could move forward on other issues.
2023-08-17 19:29:00
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