With not much happening in the football pitches, the real juice to keep the football starved public entertained is from transfer rumors. Below, we have compiled a list of the hottest rumor stories doing the rounds in European football.
Newcastle Set to Change Owners
The Magpies are finally set to change ownership with Mike Ashley close to agreeing a deal with potential buyer Amanda Staveley.Financier Staveley is leading a bid which involves Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the Reuben Brothers.
It is understood to be worth £300m. Should the deal go through, it would end the 13 year ownership of American billionaire Mike Ashley.
Manchester City in For Martinez
With Sergio Aguero on the wrong side of 32, Pep Guardiola is on the look out for a new striker to lead his attack. He has set his eyes on Inter Milan star man Lautaro Martinez. The 22 year old Argentine is also attracting interest from Barcelona.
Harry Kane Linked With United Move
After years of banging them in for Spurs with no silverware to show for it, it seems English striker Harry Kane has had enough. The World Cup Golden boot winner is believed to be on his way out of London with Manchester his most likely destination.
Manchester United will however have to cough up 200 Million pounds to land the England skipper. Daniel Levy is a hard man to negotiate with by so is Ed Woodward which means this could be a transfer saga that goes on for months.
Midfielder Linked with Emirates move
After letting Aaron Ramsey leave for free, Arsenal will attempt to cover for their mistake by landing Ghanaian midfield enforcer Thomas Partey.
The Atletico Madrid midfielder is valued at fifty million pounds which Arsenal are understood to be willing to pay.
That is it for today!