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On the eve of the Premier League season, clubs are still frantically looking to get deals done, with Manchester United still hopeful of landing Jadon Sancho, Liverpool and Thiago Alcantara will not go away and Chelsea look determined to sign a new goalkeeper. Meanwhile Barcelona are looking to clear out their squad with Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez available.
GIROUD’S CHELSEA SITUATION
Olivier Giroud will stay at Chelsea it seems, according to The Athletic.
Reports stated that Giroud had agreed terms on a two-year deal to move to Turin, but now it seems the Frenchman is content to extend his time at Stamford Bridge.
While not the starter, with Timo Werner’s arrival, Giroud’s role as a mentor and experience to fill in when required was always going to make Chelsea reluctant to sell.
SUAREZ IN, HIGUAIN OUT
Juventus hope to switch out Gonzalo Higuain for Luis Suarez.
Andrea Pirlo wants a new No 9 with the Uruguayan unwanted at Barcelona, making him an intriguing option alongside Edin Dzeko, Olivier Giroud and Arek Milik.
Shifting Higuain will be the problem, with the Argentine on huge wages and likely to have his contract paid up in order to force him to leave.
ARSENAL READY TO SELL MARTINEZ
Arsenal have reluctantly decided to sell Emiliano Martinez and will now continue talks with Aston Villa, who are expected to make an improvement on their £15m offer for the goalkeeper.
Despite a series of discussions between Martinez and head coach Mikel Arteta, the Argentine has been given no clear assurances over being the club’s long-term No 1, with Bernd Leno in line to start Arsenal’s season-opening fixture against Fulham on Saturday.
The Independent understands that Martinez has already agreed personal terms with Villa on a four-year contract, worth in the region of £60,000 per week.
Dean Smith’s side are Martinez’s first choice as he wants to remain in the Premier League, despite firm interest from Villarreal in Spain.
Martinez has recently rejected a significantly improved contract offer from Arsenal as he has always insisted that playing time is his priority.
PSG RIVAL REAL FOR CAMAVINGA
Perhaps the best 17-year-old in the world right now, Marca claim PSG will rival Real Madrid for Eduardo Camavinga next year.
The Rennes starlet has shone over the last year and proven already what a gifted talent he is.
Zinedine Zidane wants him as part of his French revolution at the Bernabeu next summer, which would also include Dayot Upamecano and Kylian Mbappe.
REAL MADRID WANT MBAPPE IN 2021
Real Madrid have made concrete plans to bring in Kylian Mbappe as part of a triple move on the best young French talent.
Mbappe will lead the revamp at the Bernabeu next year, claims AS, with Eduardo Camavinga and Dayot Upamecano also targeted.
The overhaul is likely to cost the Spanish champion in excess of €350 million.
CHELSEA REJECT INTER BID FOR KANTE
Chelsea have rejected an offer for N’Golo Kante from Inter Milan.
Antonio Conte wants the French midfielder at the San Siro and was willing to throw in Marcelo Brozovic as part of the deal.
Inter were also keen to offer Christian Eriksen as part of the deal, reports the Telegraph.
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