Arsenal is closely monitoring a potential move for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande this summer. Diomande who hails from west Africa is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners aren’t the only side in the race for the 19-year-old though, with rivals Manchester City and Newcastle United also eyeing a potential switch. The centre-back is believed to have a release clause in his contract with the Portuguese side that is about £68million.
Martin Odegaard may not be willing to return to Arsenal this summerr. The 24 year old Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsenal and the Norway national team. That means Arteta would have played Kai Havertz the latest signing from Chelsea as a No 8 in a new-look midfield trio with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard however this has to change now with the exit of Odegaard.
Arsenal placed it’s third bid of £105m to make Declan Rice the most expensive British transfer ever; Man City ended interest earlier after having £90m bid rejected by the Hammers.
The Campusa has learnt that Manchester United is soon reaching agreement with Chelsea to buy Mason Mount; Deal worth £60m; We also understand that the deal includes a potential £5m of add-ons; United have offered the England international a five-year contract with an extra year option.
Juventus are open to selling Paul Pogba this summer, according to reports in Italy. The former United player has literally played nothing in his return to Juventus, a club he once was top scorer.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ashley Lawrence, with the Canadian defender joining the Blues from Paris Saint-Germain on 1 July 2023.
The 28-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Chelsea until the summer of 2026.
