Date of publication: Saturday 20 June 2020, 9:21
Arsenal are attempting to hijack a Watford midfield and sign a veteran defender, while Everton has been offered a former Liverpool favorite, according to Saturday’s transfer gossips.
GUNNERS ATTEMPT TO SIGN THE LIMITED STAR FROM WATFORD AFTER THE TRANSFER CONTROVERSION
Arsenal is said to be poised to swoop for French starlet Pape Gueye in the midst of his legal dispute with Watford.
It was announced in April that the Hornets had come forward to sign the Le Havre midfielder with a five-year contract.
However, Gueye claims that he was forced to sign for Watford by his former agent and is trying to deny the deal.
Incredibly, he claims he can’t understand paperwork like in English. As such, he now wants to organize a new transfer.
And second Daily mirrorArsenal offered to triple the wage package offered by Watford.
Arsenal, however, are not alone in chasing the French U21 national team.
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Gueye’s entourage is mentioned by The Phocaean as if saying: “Marseille is one of the most interested clubs in Pape, it is clear. There are also Metz, Strasbourg, Angers, Nantes, German, Portuguese and Spanish clubs.
“Arsenal also contacted us with three times the salary. But Pape wants to play in Ligue 1 for two or three years before going abroad, and Marseille is clearly on the list. It would be a great club for him. “
Wherever it ends up, it appears that a move to Watford will not pass.
“Pape won’t go to Watford,” added his representatives. “The contract was signed in January, but it didn’t take effect and nobody can force it.
“After that, Watford can ask for liquidation, but he can’t force Pape to play for them. This clause has been set by the club at 5 million euros, but it is far from today’s reality. In addition, the value of the players has decreased by half with the health crisis.
“The club that wants to sign it must therefore negotiate the waiver of the clause with Watford.”
Gueye’s contract with Le Havre on the Ligue 2 side expires on 30 June.
Although Arsenal faces a fight to sign Gueye, there is better news on another transfer target.
Second The sunMikel Arteta’s desire to sign Thiago Silva has received a big boost. His contract with PSG has not been extended, which means it will be available for free. In addition, the article states that he is willing to take a significant cut to enroll in the Gunners.
The newspaper says Arteta wants the 35-year-old to support his defense to replace David Luiz.
AND MORE GOSSIP
Philippe Coutinho could be traveling to Everton with a one-year loan with Barcelona which offers them the former Liverpool star. (Daily mirror)
Everton will rival Man Utd and Southampton in keeping an eye on Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu. The 21-year-old Ghanaian still has a one-year contract and a £ 10 million repurchase clause. (Daily mirror)
Manchester United looks set to receive a move to move with Borussia Dortmund “worried” about Jadon Sancho’s future. (The sun)
Arsenal exercised the option to make Pablo Mari’s exchange permanent with a £ 14 million deal. (The sun)
West Ham won its battle to detonate the bubbles if it scored at home against the Wolves on Saturday. (The sun)
GIROUD WISHES TO STAY
Olivier Giroud wants to win more trophies with Chelsea and says that the arrival of Timo Werner is “one more motivation”. (The Guardian)
Chelsea could save £ 20m on the main transfer goal Kai Havertz. The discount depends on whether Bayer Leverkusen is qualified for the Champions League. (Daily mail)
Michael O’Neill returned to service at Stoke’s training ground on Friday after the go-ahead from the coronavirus. (Daily mail)
Nuno Espirito Santo plans to discuss a new contract with Wolves, giving the Midlands club a big boost. (Daily Telegraph)
