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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day! We have got some big updates today and they are presented to you here...
#5 Christensen won’t leave
Andreas Christensen has once again spoken about his dissatisfaction over not being able to play regularly for the Blues. The Danish defender stated that he played a lot of games last season, which is in stark contrast to what has gone down so far this season.
He then added that it was “difficult” when something like this happens and opined that no player in the world would like it if he doesn’t play regularly while stating that the only thing he can do now is to train well and make the best of an opportunity should it arise.
‘There’s a difference from last season,’ said Christensen. ‘I played a lot of games but this season hasn’t been like that. It’s always difficult for a player but we’ll see what happens.
‘If you asked every player that’s not playing if they’re happy they’ll say “no”. Everyone wants to play but you know I can’t do anything but train and do my best when I get the opportunity.
Christensen also admitted that he has to do well on the pitch for Sarri to have faith in him and also confirmed that while not being able to play on a consistent basis isn’t great, he doesn’t “think” that he will leave in January.
‘I have to perform well to show him [Sarri] that he can count on me. You don’t want to sit around and wait for it you want to play straight away – that’s why we play football.
‘Not playing is not fun but it’s a different situation to last season. I don’t think so [leaving in January].’
#4 Ozil had offers from Asia
Mesut Ozil signed an extension with Arsenal in February and it reportedly makes him earn £350,000-per-week in wages now. And now, his agent Dr. Erkut Sogut has revealed the reason for the German getting such a big offer from the Gunners.
The North London outfit are renowned for not breaking their wage structure no matter what. However, they went against their usual rule for Ozil and according to his agent, it is due to the former Real Madrid’s market value in the football fraternity.
‘We had some really big offers from Asia, there were some crazy offers. But for Mesut, money was by no means the biggest factor,’ he said.
‘His market is worldwide. The club makes money out of these players as well, but it came down to what was in his heart.
‘We were free to sign with other clubs and in the end, Mesut loves the club. I put everything to him and he just said, “This is my home, I want to be here”.’
#3 Eriksen on the contract extension
Christian Eriksen is yet to sign an extension with Tottenham Hotspur as his contract is set to expire in 2020. Amid all this, he has been linked with both Real Madrid and Barcelona.
When asked about whether Pochettino would freeze him out of the team, he said that he isn’t aware of it.
‘You must ask the coach about that. I do not know about that,’ he said.
He then revealed that his agent is the one taking care of those non-football details as he is only focused on the sport. He also added that talks had been conducted with the Lilywhites but he is not sure if they are over.
‘I have my agent to take care of everything so I can focus on playing. We will see where it all ends.
‘There have been talks with Tottenham many times. I cannot say if they are over. You must ask them.’
#2 Manchester madness
And Manchester madness is here. It is a bit different today as, contrary to what generally happens with the Red Devils, the most popular club in England today have been more about departures than arrivals.
According to Telegraph, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is open to selling Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo in January if it gives the Red Devils a chance to sign a new defender in the winter.
The Old Trafford outfit’s want for defenders was apparent in the summer as Toby Alderweireld and various others were linked to them. However, in the end, the Manchester outfit couldn’t sign anyone, much to the dismay of manager Jose Mourinho.
The report also states that Manchester United and Alexis Sanchez realise that they are “stuck” with each other now as the Chilean is set to stay at the Theatre of Dreams.
#1 Ousmane Dembele
And the rumour of the day is about Ousmane Dembele and his alleged links to the Premier League.
According to Don Balon, Ousmane Dembele could be a part of a “galactic exchange” involving one of the stars of the Premier League. The report states that Barcelona wish to use their £135 million signing in a swap deal with Spurs in order to bring Christian Eriksen to the Camp Nou.
However, Ousmane Dembele’s agent, who is named Moussa Sissoko (no, not the Spurs player), has claimed that Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde loves him and so does club director Eric Abidal.
“There is no doubt about his future, at all, Ousmane continues to work, he is in a big club and [Ernesto] Valverde loves him, and he is also in the national team and Deschamps continues to trust him,” Sissoko was quoted as saying.
“If he is with France today it is because he deserves it, I also spoke with Eric Abidal and he told me that he is very happy with him, that he is training very well.”
