Surprise Ansu Fati. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Brighton is about to successfully recruit young talent Ansu Fati with a loan contract. Over the past year, this 2002-born talent has suffered many injuries and is no longer used by coach Xavi Hernandez. To find a way to save his career, Fati decided to leave. Arsenal and Man Utd both approached Fati’s representatives but in the end he chose Brighton, under the persuasion of coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Summer blockbuster about to explode? Randal Kolo Muani is the target pursued by Paris Saint-Germain throughout this summer. Last week, the French team sent an offer worth 80 million euros to buy the 24-year-old striker but was rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt. Muani put pressure on the host club by refusing to practice to prepare for the Europa Conference League play-off second leg match with Levski Sofia. With what is happening, according to Romano, it is likely that Eintracht Frankfurt will have to make concessions for Muani to join PSG.
Muani puts pressure on him to leave.
Arsenal sold Balogun outright. Accordingly, Folarin Balogun has joined the Ligue 1 team, AS Monaco, on a permanent contract. The deal exceeds 40 million euros. Specifically, 30 million euros plus substantial additional provisions. Arsenal also set a clause to sell Balogun permanently in the future. This is always an important point in the negotiation. Arsenal will receive 20% less in case AS Monaco sell Balogun. Balogun does not want to return to Arsenal when the official position is not guaranteed. On the contrary, the Gunners are ready to listen to offers for the striker to increase the shopping budget.
The Smith Rowe case took a new turn. 90min said Newcastle are looking to bring Emile Smith Rowe to St James’ Park on loan. Coach Mikel Arteta recently gave the green light for the young British talent to leave. Chelsea also keep an eye on Smith Rowe. The Blues want to recruit a midfielder from the Hale End furnace. In addition, Aston Villa also want to borrow Arsenal’s number 10 until the end of the season. Villa’s coach at this time, Unai Emery, was the one who promoted Smith Rowe to the Arsenal first team.
Man Utd is taking action in both of these deals.
Amrabat case update. Man Utd begins to act as the 2023 summer transfer window is about to end. Notably, the Red Devils sent an offer to sign Sofyan Amrabat on loan, instead of meeting the £30 million price requested by Fiorentina. However, the Serie A club rejected Man United’s offer and insisted on a permanent sale. If Fiorentina maintains its stance, Man Utd will have to sell some players to raise money to buy Amrabat.
Man Utd broke the McTominay case. According to The Telegraph, coach Thomas Tuchel wants Scott McTominay, but the Bayern Munich leadership does not. Internally, Bayern Munich is divided over the plan to bring McTominay to Allianz Arena. Therefore, the Bavarian team can turn their focus to Fulham’s Joao Palhinha. The Red Devils star is a box-to-box midfielder, while Palhinha is a typical number 6. The Portuguese player’s ability to defend from a distance, especially his tackling, is highly appreciated.
Tieu Lam | 18:08 August 31, 2023
