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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Premiership!
Lichtsteiner to leave Arsenal
Arsenal right-back Stephen Lichtsteiner has confirmed that he is set to leave the Gunners this summer. The defender used Instagram to announce that he is going to leave the Londoners just a season after joining them.
Lichtsteiner found chances difficult to come by at Arsenal and stated that it is hard to accept Arsenal’s loss in the final of the Europa League despite being so close to winning.
"Dear Gunners, we were close to add an important chapter to this amazing club’s history. But to be close is unfortunately not good enough. This is hard to accept," said Lichtsteiner on Instagram.
The Swiss defender stated that he is disappointed by the loss as the Gunners belong to the highest caliber and wished his team-mates and coach all the very best.
He finished off by revealing his confidence in the team for next season while also claiming that he loved his time at the club. He then thanked the fans for their support and stated that he really appreciates it.
"I’m very disappointed. It was our objective to bring Arsenal back on the highest international level and to win trophies. Both belong to this great club. I wish my teammates, my coach and his staff, all hard-working employees and all Gunner fans simply the best!"
"I’m confident our team can complete our mission next season! I loved to be a part of this club. It was a great challenge and experience without a happy end, unfortunately. Thank you very much for your overwhelming support! It was much appreciated!"
With the Swiss defender’s exit, Gunners might have to look in the transfer market for a replacement.
Bruno Fernandes speaks out
Manchester United and Manchester City target Bruno Fernandes has spoken about both the teams that are said to be interested in him. Fernandes claimed that a lot of teams in the Premier League are challenging.
He stated that while City are currently winning almost everything, United have a better history. He further fuel to fire by stating that any player would want to be a part of any of these two teams.
“In England, there are many teams that are a big challenge. Obviously, there are two teams that have been talked about a lot, United and City.
“City are a team who are winning everything in England in recent years. United are one of the teams with more history. Each in its own way has its own importance and strengths. Obviously they are two clubs that any player would like to represent.”
Tottenham transfers and Sane
Tottenham exceeded all expectations when they reached the final of the Champions League this year, only to be beaten by Liverpool in a match that turned out to be highly lackluster.
Spurs didn’t sign a single player in the last two transfer windows and it is about time that it is changed. And according to the Mirror, it just might. According to reports, Spurs are set for a transfer spending spree this summer.
They have already seen their bids for Giovanni Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele rejected as Daniel Levy is set to back his manager this summer.
Meanwhile, Bayern president Uli Hoeness has claimed that the Bavarians’ chances of signing Manchester City star Leroy Sane are minimal due to the fact that the Citizens are asking for a lot of money for the young superstar.
Always an open book, Bayern.
Arsenal and Liverpool
Arsenal had a tough last season. The Gunners missed out on Champions League qualification not once but twice. At first, they failed to finish top four and after that in the final of the Europa League, they failed to overcome Chelsea.
As a result, they will need to make signings in the summer to make the squad competitive. According to reports, Arsenal are the bookies’ favourites to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.
Liverpool, on the other hand, had a tremendous campaign where they finished second in the Premier League by only a single point and then went on to win the Champions League for the 6th time in their history.
According to reports, Rabiot has rejected Manchester United’s offer to join them as he prefers a move to Liverpool. United were offering him £9 million-a-year and £4.5 million signing-on bonus.
Rabiot has also been linked to Real and Barca.
Story of the day
The story of the day almost always has some of the biggest clubs in the world. Tonight is no different either as the main spot of today’s roundup goes to Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Manchester United have a player that Real Madrid might want and he is Paul Pogba. Zinedine Zidane is said to be a huge fan of the player and wants him at the Bernabeu.
Pogba, too, wants to join and is reportedly willing to take a pay-cut in order to suit the wage system at the Bernabeu. So what is stopping the deal when everything seems to set?
Mino Raiola.
While Pogba is willing to take a pay-cut, Raiola wants a €25 million premium, which is what is currently stopping the deal from going over the line.
Seems like a Pogba is not really taking a pay-cut if all things are considered.
