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Transfer News: Liverpool Eyes Guehi, Arsenal Targets Setford, City Pursues Olmo
BY MILCAH TANIMU
Liverpool has initiated transfer negotiations to acquire Marc Guehi, the 24-year-old defender from Crystal Palace and England, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 20, has turned down offers from Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid, according to The Sun.
Arsenal and Ajax have agreed on the transfer of Tommy Setford, an 18-year-old goalkeeper for the England youth team, to join the Gunners this summer, claims Sports. Wolves are leading the race to sign 25-year-old Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, valued at £20 million, to replace Max Kilman, who has joined West Ham, reports The Sun.
Arsenal is also the frontrunner to sign 28-year-old Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, outpacing Aston Villa in this summer transfer window, according to Goal.
Following the 2024 Copa America, Manchester City plans to hold discussions with 24-year-old Argentina international Julian Alvarez, who seeks more playing time amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain. However, City is keen to retain him, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Manchester City intends to activate the £50 million release clause of Dani Olmo, the 26-year-old midfielder from RB Leipzig and Spain, as reported by Gianluca di Marzio. Additionally, Elisabeth Terland, a 23-year-old Norwegian striker, is expected to move from Brighton to Manchester United.
Jakub Kiwior, a 24-year-old Polish defender, is available to leave Arsenal this summer, with several Serie A clubs expressing interest, reports Football Insider. Liverpool has identified 22-year-old Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio as their top transfer target, according to CaughtOffside.
Juventus is targeting Teun Koopmeiners, a 26-year-old Dutch midfielder from Atalanta, who has also been linked with Liverpool, reports Galetti Rudy.
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Transfer: Gabriel Jesus Could Leave Arsenal as Napoli Show Interest
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus could leave the club this summer, with Italian side Napoli reportedly interested in signing the Brazilian forward.
According to Sky Italia, Napoli’s new manager, Massimiliano Allegri, is a long-term admirer of Jesus and is keen to explore the possibility of bringing him to Serie A.
Jesus and Allegri share the same agent, Giovanni Branchini, who was reportedly spotted at Napoli’s pre-season training camp in Castel di Sangro on Friday.
A meeting could reportedly take place to discuss a potential move for the Arsenal forward.
Napoli’s interest could depend on their ability to offload one of their existing strikers. The club would reportedly need to find new destinations for Lorenzo Lucca, who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, or Romelu Lukaku before making a move for Jesus.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to consider offers of around £18 million for the 29-year-old, who has entered the final year of his contract with the Gunners.
Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and could now be heading for a new challenge in Italy if Napoli’s interest develops into a formal transfer.
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Transfer: Liverpool Agree Loan Deal for Barcelona Defender Araujo
Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Uruguay international Ronald Araujo on loan.
According to Sky Sports, the deal could be completed this weekend, with the 27-year-old defender set to move to Anfield on a straight loan arrangement.
Araujo renewed his Barcelona contract last year, extending his stay at the Catalan club until 2031.
However, the defender endured a difficult campaign last season and was subsequently granted an extended leave of absence from the team.
The proposed move to Liverpool would give Araujo an opportunity to revive his career in a new league and country.
The Uruguay international joined Barcelona from Uruguayan club Boston River in 2018 before making his first-team breakthrough a year later.
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LaLiga: Mourinho Introduces Four New Rules at Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly introduced a series of new rules at the club after identifying what he considered bad habits within the dressing room.
Mourinho returned to the Spanish giants for a second spell this summer and has already begun implementing changes to improve discipline and professionalism within the squad, according to AS.
One of the new measures concerns players’ diets. The Portuguese manager has reportedly ended the freedom for players to eat whatever they choose, with the club’s nutritionist now responsible for overseeing their meals.
Under the new system, menus will be carefully structured and determined according to the nutritional needs of the players.
Mourinho has also introduced a disciplinary measure for players who arrive late to training. Such players will reportedly be required to undergo individual gym sessions.
Another rule concerns injury rehabilitation. Players recovering from injuries will now be expected to complete their rehabilitation at the club’s training ground under the supervision of Real Madrid’s medical and fitness staff rather than working independently with external personnel.
The changes are part of Mourinho’s reported efforts to establish greater discipline and control within the Real Madrid squad following his return to the club.
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