Paper Talk: Classy Bundesliga midfielder opens up on future amid Liverpool links
A major Liverpool target has discussed his future amid talk he could move to Anfield this summer, while Arsenal want an Ivorian midfielder
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A major Liverpool target has discussed his future amid talk he could move to Anfield this summer, three top clubs are chasing David De Gea, while Monday’s transfer gossip claims Arsenal want an Ivorian midfielder.
NEUHAUS DISCUSSES FUTURE AMID LIVERPOOL LINKS
Florian Neuhaus – the man tipped to replace Georginho Wijnaldum at Liverpool – has discussed his future amid links to the Merseysiders.
The 23-year-old midfielder has emerged as a prime target for Jurgen Klopp this summer. Wijnaldum. who has been a vital cog in Liverpool’s success, now has just four months left on his deal and appears certain to leave.
Replacing the Dutchman will not come cheap. Kicker claims the Borussia Monchengladbach man has a €40m asking price on his head. The Reds will also face competition for the player from Borussia Dortmund.
Having recently been capped for Germany and have the qualities to succeed in the Premier League, it’s easy to see why Klopp is keen.
Now the midfielder has addressed his future and appears to have left the door open on a possible move.
“I have a contract until 2024 and I have very big goals for this season,” Neuhaus told Kicker. “That’s what I’m concentrating on now. [Transfer talk] is really not a big issue for me now.
“I play at Borussia, I have a contract, and we as a club are still pursuing very big goals this season. I can’t say what will happen in the summer at the moment.
“I’m also very relaxed about the future. Borussia is a club where I was able to develop excellently and where everything is there. I know what I have with Borussia.”
ARSENAL KEEN ON KOSSOUNOU
Arsenal are targeting a move for Club Brugge and Ivory Coast midfielder Odilon Kossounou this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire and Joe Hugill could save Manchester United millions in the transfer market. (Daily Mirror)
Nicolas Pepe lamented Arsenal’s “concentration problems” after they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home by Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool star Sadio Mane is in talks to invest in French fourth-tier club Bourges Foot. (The Sun)
Chelsea’s Mason Mount insists he’ll be fit to face Atletico Madrid after an injury scare against Southampton. (The Sun)
INTEREST MOUNTS IN DAVID DE GEA
Nigel Pearson is set to take over as Bristol City’s new head coach until the end of the season with top target Eddie Howe waiting on a Premier League job. (The Sun)
David de Gea faces an uncertain future at Manchester United with Juventus, Bayern Munich and PSG all reportedly keen. (Daily Express)
Jose Mourinho’s next move in the transfer market could be RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer, who has less than 18 months left on his contract. (Daily Express)
Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland wants a £78m package over five years if he is to leave the club this summer. (Daily Star)
Daniel Levy is considering raiding Leicester for Brendan Rodgers as he considers Jose Mourinho’s future as Tottenham manager. (Daily Star)
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AND MORE TRANSFER GOSSIP
Liverpool could offer Takumi Minamino in an exchange deal for Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos. (Daily Star)
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has vowed to investigate after news of Jack Grealish’s injury was leaked on social media. (The Independent)
James Maddison and Harvey Barnes both displayed a fine sense of timing with superb performances for Leicester in front of England manager Gareth Southgate. (Daily Telegraph)
David Moyes says the presence of Declan Rice at West Ham is focusing his mind on buying even better players for West Ham. (Daily Mail)
Ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Filipe Luis has NO sympathy for Kieran Trippier after his ban for breaching FA betting rules. (Daily Mail)
Steven Gerrard hopes to beat a number of English rivals to sign striker Fashion Sakala from Belgian side Oostende. (The Scottish Sun)
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