"Transfer 15/02: Midfielder on 'green light' for M.U; Arsenal shocks with Kimmich?"
The potential landing spot for Ivan Toney emerges. Sources from Football Insider assert that the English striker is likely to depart Brentford during the summer transfer window. In fact, Brentford has successfully recruited Igor Thiago from Club Brugge as a replacement. Arsenal currently leads the race for Toney's signature, and it is expected that Brentford will demand around £80 million for the forward.
Real Madrid swoops in for Thomas Tuchel's "victim". According to sources from Defensa Central, the Bernabeu-based club is showing special interest in Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch star is facing speculation about his future amid limited playing time at Bayern Munich. Real Madrid is facing significant issues in defense, prompting them to expedite their pursuit of De Ligt. The club is confident that this deal will be successful.Another Premier League manager on the verge of being sacked. According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace's manager Roy Hodgson is set to become the third manager to lose his job in the Premier League this season. In their last 19 matches, Palace has only won three games, leading to a dismal run of form and their slide to 15th place in the Premier League table. Notably, former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner is being contacted by Crystal Palace. The deal could be completed as early as this week.
Arsenal keen on Joshua Kimmich. Arsenal is in search of an ideal partner for Declan Rice in midfield, and Joshua Kimmich is one of their targets. The midfielder's contract with Bayern Munich expires in June 2025, and the Bundesliga club is currently trying to find a solution for an extension. However, negotiations have yet to make any progress. With Bayern's decline and Arsenal's strong development, Kimmich could seriously consider a move to the Premier League.Developments in the De Jong saga. According to FootballTransfers, Barcelona wants at least 100 million euros for the Dutch midfielder. This is truly an insane figure. Barcelona believes Frenkie de Jong is still a top midfielder in his position. The Camp Nou outfit hopes to offload De Jong to the Premier League in the summer of 2024. Currently, Chelsea, Manchester United, and even Tottenham all want De Jong. However, the likelihood is that the Catalan club could settle the deal for around 70 million euros.
Joao Neves gives the green light to Manchester United. According to Goal, the 19-year-old star refuses to commit his future to the club, opening up an opportunity for the Red Devils. Neves rose to prominence at Benfica after the club parted ways with Enzo Fernandez. However, according to sources from Goal, Neves doesn't want a long-term attachment to his hometown club. Manchester United aims to establish long-term stability in midfield, hence they are monitoring talented young midfielders worldwide. At present, Old Trafford is keeping a close eye on Neves.