Transfer rumours: Man Utd want to sign £95m England pair and Arsenal consider Thomas Partey sale
England No1 Jordan Pickford could replace David de Gea at Old Trafford
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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is heading for the exit door at the Emirates, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Gunners are willing to let the 30-year-old Ghana international leave as they look to reshape their midfield.
Manchester United are looking to make a £45million bid for England’s Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, according to the Star on Sunday. The Daily Mail reports United are also expected to increase their bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to £50m.
Newcastle are poised for a surprise bid for a new goalkeeper, reports one national outlet. They say West Brom’s Josh Griffiths, 21, is in the sights of the north-east club.
Burnley are also on the lookout for a goalkeeper with Antwerp’s Jean Butez the latest potential target. They could switch their attention to the Frenchman, 28, if they miss out on Dutch youngster Bart Verbruggen, 20, from Anderlecht.
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