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TOP STORY: Ozil off to Fenerbahce?
Mesut Ozil‘s name continues to polarise opinion among Arsenal fans, but reports in Turkey, specifically from TRT Spor and Sabah journalist Fatih Dogan, suggest the Germany international could be heading to Fenerbahce.
While many of us are likely to file this particular rumour with all those labelled “never going to happen,” Dogan claims that Fenerbahce have been linked with signing the Arsenal forward all summer and are now serious about making the move actually happen, and are even confident they can get it over the line.
Ozil’s wages are likely to be the most obvious barrier, with Fenerbahce also having been under investigation with UEFA for breaching FFP rules. Yet president Ali Koc is doing everything he can to land what would be a marquee signing for the Turkish giants.
Ozil has been linked with a move away from Arsenal following uncertainty about his form, and his role, under Unai Emery. It is also common knowledge that he has a soft spot for Fenerbahce after supporting them as a child.
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22.53 BST: That’s all for today’s edition of Transfer Talk Live, but please check back later for all the latest and greatest lines from Sunday’s papers. Thank you and take care.
22.34 BST: Former L.A. Galaxy forward Giovani dos Santos has signed for Liga MX giant Club America on a two-year deal, the club have announced.
“It’s a dream fulfilled personally and for the family,” said Dos Santos in an interview with Univision. “I said it [before], if I returned to Mexico one day it would be with America. It’s happening and it’s the perfect moment because there’s a coach [Miguel Herrera] that I know very well and he knows me, so I’m really happy.”
G10 soy el ?? pic.twitter.com/NeYt6luDqk
— Club América (@ClubAmerica) July 6, 2019
21.42 BST: Manuel Neuer could leave Bayern Munich if they don’t sign better players, reports Suddeutsche Zeitung, who quotes the goalkeeper’s agent as proof the Champions League and World Cup winner could seek new challenges.
21.03 BST: Let’s move over to the Premier League now where Jurgen Klopp has cast his eyes on new Liverpool signing Sepp van den Berg for the first time … and he was left impressed.
“He is a big talent but a young boy and we already have a good team,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com. “He took the challenge, he really wanted to be part of this and I’m really happy for him.
“We make signings for immediately or for the future and it’s always about the boys, what they make of it. The first impression here was really good and I’m happy to have him around.”
19.56 BST: Upset Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is prepared to go on strike according to Marca, who say, in order to force a move, the World Cup winner has informed the Madrid club he will not attend preseason training which is set to begin on Sunday. Barcelona, of course, are his desired destination should he leave.
18.48 BST: Left-back Danny Rose is among eight first-team Spurs set to be sold by the club in order to free up funds to 1.) finance that glittering new stadium, and 2.) ensure more summer signings, reports the Mail. The other names, as suggested by the outlet, are Kieran Trippier, Serge Aurier, Victor Wanyama, Vincent Janssen, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Josh Onomah and Marcus Edwards.
18.01 BST: AC Milan have announced the signing of left-back Theo Hernandez from Real Madrid for a reported $22.5 million. The once highly regarded defender joined Los Blancos from Atletico in 2017.
?? Aquí. Ahora. Towards the future: @TheoHernandez ??#ForzaMilan pic.twitter.com/CxumWst73c
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 6, 2019
17.30 BST: Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu admitted on Friday that PSG won’t sell Neymar … to Barca, apparently. Because Marca have come out on Saturday with a stunning report that the French champions have offered the Brazilian superstar to rivals Real Madrid, despite Los Blancos having spent hundreds of millions of dollars already this summer.
As you may have imagined, the report goes on to say that Florentino Perez & Co. haven’t expressed much interest in the move. Go figure.
16.10 BST: Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of goalkeeper Marcin Bulka from Chelsea on a free transfer.
The 19-year-old from Poland has signed a two-year contract until 2021 at Parc des Princes and follows the arrivals of Ander Herrera and Pablo Sarabia this week.
“I am really pleased and honoured to join PSG today,” said Bulka. “Not only is this club a great reference in France and Europe, but it is also renowned for allowing many young players to express their potential in recent years.
“After my experience in England, I will do my best to continue my progress here with a fantastic squad and especially with top level goalkeepers. I can’t wait to join training next Monday!”
Bulka is expected to compete with Alphonse Areola for a starting role, while PSG remain keen on AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma.
16.01 BST: In one of the more interesting stories of the window so far, the Daily Mail have reported that Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has ordered the club to look into signing Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa. The former Chelsea striker would certainly prove a statement signing, which is exactly what Moshiri is apparently after. The Toffees have set their sights on the 30-year-old before, and tried to recruit Costa in 2017.
15.19 BST: More from Barca president Bartomeu now, and he has said the club are in talks to bring Victor Valdes, 37, back as a youth coach.
“I spoke with Valdes a few days ago, and he asked me ‘Presi, is it not time to come home’?” Valverde said.
“I asked him to give me some time to think about it, and where he could fit in to our youth set up.
“We will be making an offer to him in the coming days.”
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