Real Madrid wants to pair Kylian Mbappe with Erling Haaland in the forward line, making world football jealous – ESPN’s Insider Notebook latest reports. COMMUNITY: Arsenal plan to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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Madrid’s attractive move for Mbappe-Haaland
Real Madrid trying to sign Erling Haaland as Kylian Mbappe next summer in an attempt to capitalize on the financial problems at Barcelona by bringing in two of the most sought-after players in world football, sources told ESPN.
Real failed with 200 million euros transfer for Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe in the summer transfer window, but France The international is expected to move to the Bernabeu as a free agent when his PSG contract expires at the end of this season.
And even though they face competition from City of Manchester, Manchester United and PSG for Borussia Dortmund As for Haaland, Real believe they can arrange a deal to bring the 21-year-old Norwegian to Madrid.
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With four big earners – Gareth Bale, Isco, Luka Modric and Marcelo – due to the end of his contract and the end of his salary contract at Real at the end of the season, the La Liga leadership will be financially able to finance the move to Haaland, while also paying his and Mbappe’s salaries.
ESPN reported in October that Haaland will receive an annual salary of 30 million pounds If he leaves Dortmund, a €75m release clause will come into effect at the end of this season.
Sources told ESPN that Haaland and his advisers will consider interest from a range of clubs, but Real are the leading candidates to sign the Norway international.
While Barcelona president Joan Laporta remains determined to challenge Haaland, the club’s financial problems are likely to make such a transfer impossible. Barcelona announced a debt of 1.35 billion euros in September – a situation that forced the club to admit defeat in its attempt to keep Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou and also led to the departure of Antoine Griezmann arrive Atlético Madrid.
Although Barca is currently making moves to strengthen the squad, with Ferran Torres arrive from City in a deal worth 55 million euros this week, the five-time Champions League champions are unable to compete with Europe’s richest clubs in the race for Haaland’s signature, and sources say Real know they have a rare chance to open the gap. between themselves and Barca by strengthening while their biggest rivals are in financial turmoil.
Premier League leaders Man City appear to be very interested in signing Haaland given the club’s wealth and success under manager Pep Guardiola. Neighbors United have had a long-standing interest in Haaland, but management uncertainty at Old Trafford and the struggle to secure a top four spot in the league this season could derail hopes of signing him. their player. Sources have revealed to ESPN that PSG are open to a move to Haaland if Mbappe confirms he will not sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes, but Real could still prove to be City’s biggest rivals for his signature. this player. – Mark Ogden
Arsenal plan to replace Aubameyang
Mikel Arteta has a short list of strikers to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal, with Alexander Isak, Dusan Vlahovic, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins among his targets, sources told ESPN.
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Aubameyang’s future at Arsenal has been stoned Substantial suspicion of disciplinary problems, and Arteta is open to hearing offers for him in January.
Arteta and the Arsenal squad are planning for life without Aubameyang and have a host of options they are considering. Among them is Watkins, who joined Villa for £27.7m from Brentford last summer and has scored 18 goals in 51 appearances for the club. Sources say Arteta is a big fan of Watkins’ style of play and his ability to play in a variety of roles up front. There is no direct contact between Arsenal and Aston Villa on Watkins, and sources say a January switch is highly unlikely, but the 25-year-old will be watched before his summer move.
Real Sociedadby Isak, FiorentinaVlahovic of Vlahovic and Calvert-Lewin of Everton are also options in the event of Aubameyang’s move, although sources say Arsenal are aware of how expensive the replacement is and other options are being considered.
Elsewhere, after failing to sign Jorginho are from Chelsea 18 months ago Italy Internationally unsatisfactory under Frank Lampard, Arteta is still interested in a holding midfielder. Watkins’ Villa teammates, Douglas Luiz, is on his radar, the sources added. – Julien Laurens
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Man City’s goodwill towards Barca in the Torres deal
City of Manchester cash out Barcelona by agreeing to receive Ferran Torres The fees come in installments, with the first not due until July, sources told ESPN.
Barca confirmed the signing of Torres earlier this week in an initial €55m deal – just four months after giving permission Lionel Messi left because they could not afford to renew his contract.
Sources explain the deal is doable because 21-year-old Torres will earn much less than Messi at Camp Nou and because City are happy to reduce fees for a number of years.
The English club will be paid in at least four installments, with the first not due until July so Barca can put on the books for the next financial year, when they expect revenue to increase after pandemic wave.
LaLiga has imposed a spending limit of 97 million euros on Barca for the season, which covers wages and transfer fees. Barca’s salary bill alone exceeds that limit, but the federation allows them to spend 25% of all they save by switching to player purchases and reducing salary payments. – Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens
Newcastle posed Digne problem for Chelsea
Chelseainterested Lucas Digne Sources told ESPN it could be complicated when Newcastle want to sign the long-term left-back.
The Blues are considering possible targets in the January transfer window after learning Ben Chilwell To be miss the rest of the season after deciding to have surgery on a knee injury in late November.
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has repeatedly complained about the draining nature of his team in recent weeks as they have fallen eight points behind the Premier League leaders. City of Manchester and Marcos Alonso is their only suitable left-back.
With Chilwell expected to make a full recovery this summer, ideally Chelsea are looking for short-term patronage and will be keen to take Digne on loan.
However, Everton prefer a candid deal given the deteriorating relationship between Digne and manager Rafa Benitez, who is also looking to raise funds to reshape his squad during the transfer window.
Everton are said to want a price tag of £25m, a figure that won’t stop Newcastle after they took over the Saudi-led side. Newcastle are 19th in the league’s worst defensive record and will be looking to sign at least two defenders in January.
Inter Milan and Napoli have also registered interest, but it is unclear at this stage whether either club would be willing to meet Everton’s valuation.
It is clear that Digne is trying to push for a move to European champions Chelsea, rather than a relegation battle with Newcastle, but the clubs must find a deal in advance, with negotiations tentative in the coming days. – James Olley
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Napoli eyeing Tuanzebe, Pereira wants to leave
Napoli asked Manchester United About Axel TuanzebeSituation ahead of the January transfer window, sources told ESPN.
Tuanzebe is on loan at Aston Villa, but the Italians have inquired about United’s plans for the 24-year-old as they evaluate options to strengthen the defence. Sources told ESPN that Napoli have yet to reach out to Tuanzebe’s representatives, who will first meet United leaders to discuss the former England Under-21 international’s future.
Tuanzebe signed a one-year loan deal at Villa Park in the summer and has made 11 appearances so far this season, although he has not started a single game since November 5. has a contract at Old Trafford until 2023 and is highly regarded by members of the coaching staff, but the centre-back wants to play regularly and stay. Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane in order of surgery.
United also have Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Phil Jones on their team, as well as 19-year-old academy graduates Teden Mengi.
Meanwhile, Andreas Pereira has told United he will not be returning to the club to become a team player and is instead looking for a long-term move at the end of his loan spell at Flamengo. source told ESPN.
Pereira impressed in Brazil, helping Flamengo reach the final of the 2021 Copa Libertadores – although his error led to Palmeiras’ goal in the match. Defeat 2-1.
United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has told all who fear the club he will assess them individually before making a decision on their future but Pereira – has been limited by Brazil in 2018 – made it clear he would not settle for a minor role at Old Trafford after becoming a key Flamengo player.
He has a contract with United until 2023 but would love to move permanently to start his career. Flamengo is the 25-year-old’s fourth loan transfer since 2016 after his spells at Granada, Valencia and Lazio.
There is interest in Pereira from a number of clubs in Italy, Spain and France, but the possibility that he will extend his stay at Flamengo is not ruled out. –– Rob Dawson
