Liverpool Pull Plug on Robertson to Tottenham
Liverpool have reportedly ended discussions over Andy Robertson’s potential move to Tottenham Hotspur due to a lack of defensive options. Saturday’s defeat at Bournemouth played a key role in the decision as the club prioritises squad depth at left-back.
A long-term solution could arrive this summer with Fulham’s Antonee Robinson emerging as a target. The USA international was on Liverpool’s radar last year before they signed Milos Kerkez but interest remains strong.
Trent to City? Rumours Heat Up
The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a major factor in Liverpool’s struggles this season. Now reports suggest Manchester City who lack a senior right-back could attempt to sign him from Real Madrid either on loan this month or permanently in the summer.
Such a move would spark intense rivalry anger across Merseyside given Trent’s deep ties to Liverpool. City see him as an ideal fit to solve their defensive issues on the right flank.
Paqueta Nears Flamengo Return
The long-running saga of Lucas Paqueta returning to Flamengo from West Ham appears close to resolution. The Brazilian is unlikely to stay and fight relegation with the Hammers and could move as early as this week ahead of Flamengo’s Série A opener against São Paulo on Thursday.
Bournemouth Close in on Rayan
Vasco da Gama winger Rayan has flown into the UK ahead of a medical with Bournemouth scheduled for Monday. The young talent is being dubbed the new Vinícius Júnior and represents a significant attacking addition for the Cherries.
Fulham Pursue Striker Options
Fulham manager Marco Silva is pushing for more signings possibly tied to his own future. Targets include PSV’s USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi as a potential replacement or complement to Raúl Jiménez. Interest in Genk’s Oh Hyeon-gyu continues while the trail for Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb has not gone cold.
Chelsea’s Centre-Back Carousel
Chelsea’s young Argentinian centre-back Aarón Anselmino is returning from his loan at Borussia Dortmund. Crystal Palace are interested in highly rated Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong as a potential replacement for Marc Guéhi.
Bayern Munich are circling a player Chelsea deem “impossible” to sell permanently. The Blues also retain interest in Rennes’ France Under-21 defender Jérémy Jacquet and teenager Mohamed Kader Meité who is also wanted by Manchester United.
Chelsea continue their pursuit of young talent with links to Paris Saint-Germain’s Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye another target shared with United. PSG are unlikely to let one of their recent AFCON stars leave cheaply if at all.
