SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Some Arsenal Players Must Go; Neymar, Dembele Swap On
30th May 2019
Gunners boss Unai Emery sounds exit bell after Europa defeat, PSG open talks with Barcelona for sensational player trade
- One of the players linked to Emery's defeated side is Bundesliga side RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano with the hope that he will be able to steady a backline that fell to pieces in the second half during the nightmare second half of their 1-4 defeat in Baku on Wednesday night
- The allure of playing in the UEFA Champions League next season is not enough to convince promoted English Premier League (EPL) side, Aston Villa FC star, Jack Grealish to leave Villa Park and settle in at Tottenham Hotspur FC and their shiny new stadium
- Liverpool FC who came to within a point of the EPL title are reported to be involved in a transfer battle with bitter rivals Manchester United FC for the signature of highly-rated Pepe while departing Ashley Young could re-unite with his former Old Trafford teammate, Wayne Rooney at DC United FC in the American Major Soccer League
NAIROBI, Kenya- After being beaten blue by Chelsea FC in the UEFA Europa League final, Arsenal FC manager declared some players must leave the Gunners with PSG opening negotiations with FC Barcelona for the sensational swap of Neymar and winger Ousmane Dembele.
One of the players linked to Emery's defeated side is Bundesliga side RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano with the hope that he will be able to steady a backline that fell to pieces in the second half during the nightmare second half of their 1-4 defeat in Baku on Wednesday night.
In the other juicy piece of Thursday's transfer gossip, Leicester City FC defender, Ben Chilwell, has emerged as the surprise target for La Liga runner-ups, Atletico Madrid who are keen on sealing the Diego Godin-shaped hole in their reputed mean rearguard.
The allure of playing in the UEFA Champions League next season is not enough to convince promoted English Premier League (EPL) side, Aston Villa FC star, Jack Grealish to leave Villa Park and settle in at Tottenham Hotspur FC and their shiny new stadium.
Liverpool FC who came to within a point of the EPL title are reported to be involved in a transfer battle with bitter rivals Manchester United FC for the signature of highly-rated Pepe while departing Ashley Young could re-unite with his former Old Trafford teammate, Wayne Rooney at DC United FC in the American Major Soccer League.
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Emery: Some players must leave Arsenal
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has suggested that some players will have to leave the club following their 4-1 loss to Chelsea in the Europa League final in Baku.
The crushing defeat means Arsenal will not be competing in next season's Champions League after their fifth-place finish in the Premier League, with the club instead facing a third successive year in the Europa League. READ MORE
Atletico ready to splash on Leicester's Chilwell
Atletico Madrid want to sign Leicester defender Ben Chilwell but will face competition from Premier League side Manchester City, according to reports.
The Spanish side have reportedly bid a massive £71million for the player who has been impeccable for both club and country this season. READ MORE
PSG, Barca In Neymar, Dembele swap talks
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have begun conversations regarding what could be one of the biggest talking points of the transfer market.
According to the journalist Gerard Romero on RAC1, Barça are in talks over the return of Neymar, who's not hidden his desire to return to Camp Nou, while Ousmane Dembele could be involved in the operation. READ MORE
Gunners Leipzig defender Upamecano
Arsenal are targeting the signing of RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano, a source close to the Premier League club has told ESPN FC.
While there has been no official bid for the 20-year-old Frenchman -- a member of the Bundesliga's meanest defence last season -- the German side have been made aware of the Gunners' interest. READ MORE
Liverpool, United, Bayern, PSG battle for Pepe
Pepe, 23, is attracting plenty of attention in Europe right now after enjoying an impressive season for Christophe Galtier’s side.
That’s according to journalist Duncan Castles, who says Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are also interested in the Lille winger. READ MORE
Grealish to turn down Tottenham interest
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish will reject any further advances from Tottenham and stay at Villa Park this summer, Sky Sports News understands.
Villa secured a return to the Premier League on Monday, defeating Derby County 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley. READ MORE
Young set for Rooney reunion at DC United
Manchester United continue to be linked with winger Daniel James, who has just been called up to the Wales squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.
James is expected to join United, and will play for Ryan Giggs' side alongside Dylan Levitt - the United youngster who has impressed in midfield this season for the youth team. READ MORE
Ashley Young of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on March 02, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. PHOTO/GettyImages