Tottenham and Man Utd appear to be using the same scouts, while Jadon Sancho could be offered a lifeline he hasn’t earned…
With so much transfer talk doing the rounds, we’re here through the summer to sift through the bullsh*t and highlight the whispers that might have some substance.
Each day we’re ranking the top 20 rumours involving Premier League clubs, the higher the link, the more likely we feel they are to becoming done deals.
So we start with the tittle-tattle…
20) 🆕 Brahim Diaz – Real Madrid to Manchester United
We don’t think this is even the first time Diaz has used supposed interest from United as leverage in contract talks. Maybe it’s done the trick since reports suggest the attacker has agreed a new deal. Nothing doing.
19) 🆕 Jarrad Branthwaite – Everton to Tottenham
Are Tottenham and Manchester United using the same scouts? Will Spurs be linked with Nicolas Gaitan next? Or maybe Wesley Sneijder? Regardless, Everton have told everyone the defender is not for sale. Given they priced out United last year when he probably was up for grabs, we can forget this one for now unless Branthwaite kicks up a fuss.
18) 🆕 Jadon Sancho – Manchester United to Napoli
We almost want this to happen just to see Antonio Conte’s head fall off by Christmas. We’re told Napoli have £45million to spend on a winger, but they have a couple of better options in Manchester. More specifically, they have a better option in the United cast-off bin. And if Chelsea wouldn’t pay Sancho’s wages, an amount he is due for another year from United, then the ex-England winger has no hope of getting such a salary from Napoli.
17) 🔽 Rodrygo – Real Madrid to Arsenal
With Nico Williams preferring to join Barcelona, the Arsenal-Rodrygo links are resurfacing, But the Brazilian is at the Club World Cup with Real Madrid and if anyone is likely to make a decisive move, it’s the Saudis.
16) Antoine Semenyo – Bournemouth to Manchester United
Tottenham were linked with the Bournemouth attacker and now United apparently have him in their sights if Mbeumo chooses a reunion with Thomas Frank at Spurs. Eberechi Eze is also an alternative target. This is a long way from being a thing.
15) Hugo Ekitike – Eintracht Frankfurt to Manchester United
Sky Sports reckon United are interested in Ekitike – of course they are. So is half the big six, and Liverpool and Chelsea are much better placed to give the striker and Eintracht Frankfurt what they want. United, like Arsenal, don’t seem keen to commit to any particular striker right now until the terms of any deal are clear, but Gyokeres appears to be Ruben Amorim’s preference. Should the Swede go to Arsenal, maybe this is in play.
14) Darwin Nunez – Liverpool to Napoli
Napoli are looking for a striker, and Nunez would probably be very popular in Naples. But the chances of Napoli meeting Liverpool’s asking price seem slim, especially while the Reds know their Saudi friends are willing to pay in excess of £60million for a player who definitely isn’t worth that.
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13) 🔽 Viktor Gyokeres – Sporting to Manchester United
There was a report from Record in Portugal that Gyokeres had told United he wasn’t interested, but others dispute that claim. Either way, it seems to us that the Swede is holding out for Arsenal. If the Gunners go a different way, then United might be in. But then they have to deal with Sporting, who deny they ever agreed to sell for £59million.
12) Jack Grealish – Manchester City to Napoli
Apparently, Napoli have £45million to spend on a left winger, with Grealish and Alejandro Garnacho in the frame. City value Grealish at £50million, which is a much smaller gap to bridge than United’s hopeless demand of £70million for Garnacho. Grealish in Naples? Yes please.
11) Luis Diaz – Liverpool to Barcelona
Our reading on this: Barca want Diaz, who would be happy to move to the Nou Camp. Liverpool might be interested in a deal, but only on their terms. Which Barca won’t meet, and Diaz knows it so he won’t kick up a fuss – yet. If this is going to happen, someone needs to change tack. There is plenty of noise coming from Barca, but nothing Liverpool can take to the bank.
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10) Joao Pedro – Brighton to Newcastle
The Seagulls forward is intent on leaving Brighton to take the next step but apparently, wherever he goes, he wants to be the first choice. Which won’t happen at Newcastle for as long as Alexander Isak is around. So what does it say about Isak’s future that Newcastle are about to enter talks to bring Pedro from the south coast to the North East? If that is the Magpies’ intention, they will have to get around Brighton’s £60million valuation and the fact that the Brazilian’s mate says he wants to live in London. Hide all the maps, lads.
9) 🔼 Andy Robertson – Liverpool to Atletico Madrid
This appears to be gathering pace rather quickly. Atletico Madrid have made a cheeky request to secure their ‘dream’ signing. We can see A-Rob being right up Diego Simeone’s street.
8) Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford to Tottenham
All Spurs had to do to pique Mbeumo’s intrigue was sack the manager and appoint the Cameroonian’s old one. Thomas Frank’s appointment has, apparently, opened Mbeumo’s mind to the possibility of joining Tottenham. But he did seem pretty determined to join the Man Utd circus.
7) 🔼 Viktor Gyokeres – Sporting Lisbon to Arsenal
Arsenal are still keeping both Gyokeres and Sesko dangling, getting as far as they can with both before they have to make a decision either way. It’s a dangerous game, especially while both attract interest from elsewhere and players like to feel wanted. The Gunners will get no discount on either. Right now, there seems to be a little more noise around Sesko, but that could quickly change with the wind.
6) Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford to Manchester United
Mbeumo is giving mixed signals. At first he only had eyes for United but Thomas Frank’s appointment has given Spurs renewed hope. If nothing else, it should prompt United into decisive action in the form of a second offer, though they would ‘abandon’ a move on one condition.
5) 🔼 Benjamin Sesko – RB Leipzig to Arsenal
Arsenal, apparently, are coming around to RB Leipzig’s thinking and they were due to spend the weekend gathering their loose change with the intention of submitting a serious bid this week. The Gunners are trying to keep their options open, which can only take them so far. Especially while Bayern Munich eye Sesko as a potential successor to Harry Kane.
4) Martin Zubimendi – Real Sociedad to Arsenal
This one got the ‘Here we go’ treatment well over a month ago but then it all went a bit quiet. And then there was talk of Real Madrid sticking their nose in. Fear not, though, Gooners. Ornstein said it’s done. But still we wait.
3) Milos Kerkez – Bournemouth to Liverpool
It’s happening, apparently. For around £40million. Which represents decent business for both sides. Things have gone a little quiet since while Liverpool pursue Wirtz but seemingly there is nothing or Reds to worry about here. The fact Bournemouth have now signed a replacement suggests this will get moving again very soon.
2) Sverre Nypan – Rosenborg to Manchester City
Arsenal fancied their chances of landing the Norwegian wonderkid, and Villa were in talks in recent months. But City are in the mood for signings and it looks like they have agreed a £12.5million deal for the 18-year-old attacking midfielder. A medical is scheduled for Monday, so we’re told.
1) Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool
Liverpool will reportedly pay a British record £116.9m for Wirtz. That’s a lot of wonga for everyone to get very worked up about. Regardless, we are now at the point of arranging a medical, which is set for Friday, apparently. Stand by your flight trackers, Reds.
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