1. “Luis Enrique Praises Kylian Mbappé’s Impact at PSG” 2. “Is There a Buyout Clause for Harry Kane in Favor of Tottenham?” 3. “Interest from Arsenal and Chelsea for Ivan Toney” 4. “Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Return to AC Milan Under Discussion” 5. “Alejandro Balde Extends Contract with FC Barcelona” 6. “Manuel Locatelli to Sign Contract Extension with Juventus” 7. “Nemanja Radonjic Considering Contract Extension with Torino”

Luis Enrique, happy with Mbappé

Asked after the victory against Borussia Dortmund (2-0) Tuesday evening in the Champions League, Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, confided all his happiness at being able to count on Kylian Mbappé, finally staying this summer and scoring against BvB . “Kylian for me is the best player in the world. But more than his technical qualities, what struck me is his human quality. It’s a pleasure to have him in the locker room, he’s always a leader with a smile”, he assured in comments relayed by Foot Mercato. Our opinion: Football is still simpler with Kylian Mbappé.

Kane, a buyout clause in favor of Tottenham?

During a meeting with supporters, Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham, reportedly revealed that he had included a buyout clause when reaching an agreement with Bayern Munich for Harry Kane. No details were provided by Football London, which revealed the information, neither concerning the amount, nor on the precise comments of the manager.

Our opinion: If a clause really exists, its amount must certainly be very high.

Toney interests Arsenal and Chelsea

Currently at Brentford, Ivan Toney would interest Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. But his price is set at 70 million euros, specifies the Mirror, which could therefore discourage clubs wishing to recruit the 27-year-old striker. He is currently suspended after breaking sports betting rules for Premier League players.

Our opinion: We will have to wait until the end of the suspension to see Toney again. And above all see in what form he comes back.

Ibrahimovic, the return (as leader) is taking shape

We talked to you about it on Tuesday. After visiting Milanello, Zlatan Ibrahimovic seems close to returning to AC Milan. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Swedish retiree met Gerry Cardinale, the boss of the Lombard club, and could have a role in the staff of Stefano Pioli, the Rossoneri technician. Discussions are ongoing between the parties.

Our opinion: A good idea, as Zlatan remains appreciated by his ex-teammates and the entire club.

Balde extends his contract with FC Barcelona

Young left back Alejandro Balde, 19, has extended his contract with FC Barcelona for five seasons, until June 2028, the Catalan club announced on Wednesday. “FC Barcelona and player Alejandro Balde have reached an agreement to renew his contract until June 30, 2028,” Barça said in a statement. “The termination clause is set at 1 billion euros,” said the club, thus protecting one of its main assets.

Balde came through the ranks at FC Barcelona before making his first-team debut in the 2020/2021 season. Last season, he even moved ahead of veteran Jordi Alba, 34, who left for Inter Miami at the end of the season, on the left flank of the defense. The player has 57 appearances, including 43 as a starter (for 1 goal and 6 assists) with Barça, the last of which was Tuesday evening in the Champions League against Antwerp where he started the match. He has also been international since 2022, and participated with La Roja in the last World Cup in Qatar.

Our opinion: Barça is protecting itself in this matter. Logical and deserved.

Locatelli ready to extend with Juve…

According to information from Tuttosport, Manuel Locatelli should soon sign a new lease with Juventus Turin. The midfielder could thus extend until 2027, announces the Piedmont daily in its edition of the day.

Our opinion: Locatelli alternates between the good and the less good, but he remains a captain of the Bianconeri. He lacks little to become a great midfielder.

…and Radonjic with Torino

We pass to the other side of Turin, in the granata part this time. Still according to the Piedmont daily, Nemanja Radonjic, notably with OM, would be ready to extend with Torino. “His agent is negotiating this possibility”, is indicated on the front page. Author of a double on Monday, the one who is – sometimes – nicknamed “Maradonjic” therefore seems to like it in Italy despite a still inconsistent performance.

Our opinion: If only Radonjic was a little more regular….

Nemanja Radonjic (Turin)

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2023-09-20 12:09:00
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