Transfers

Newcastle in talks with AC Milan over Fikayo Tomori transfer

Newcastle United is actively seeking defensive reinforcements this summer and according to the latest reports emerging mid-July, the club is focusing on landing AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw.

Sempre Milan echoed a Corriere della Sera report speaking about Newcastle’s interest in signing the pairing on July 12.

Whether or not the rumors are true, you never know, but they at least make some sense considering the precarious situation of the Magpies defensive line at least for the start of the upcoming season with key players—namely Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles—both sidelined until the new year following ACL injuries and surgeries.

The departure of Paul Dummett at the end of his contract has further depleted their defensive lineup although you can simply place free-agent signee Lloyd Kelly in his slot to make up for that. Still, there are (at least temporary) gaps to fill in the backline.

Kelly is expected to cover Botman’s absence on the center of the line paired with veteran Fabian Schar and he could start at the left-back position too, as a younger Dan Burn. Despite that, Newcastle would be borderline insane to enter the season and spent the first few months of it with just a couple or three bonafide center-backs at Eddie Howe’s disposal.

Fikayo Tomori moved from Chelsea to Milan and since leaving England he’s showcased impressive performances on a weekly basis, including a strong outing at St James’ Park last season in a Champions League matchup against the Geordies. Tomori, however, appears uninterested in a move to Newcastle, reportedly viewing it as a step down in his career following stints at Chelsea and Milan and the success he’s finding in Italy.

On the other hand, Malick Thiaw, a German center-back, appears a more attainable target for Newcastle, according to the Corriere reports.

Milan is considering signing Strahinja Pavlovic from RB Salzburg in what could be the biggest clue about the potential sale of either Thiaw or Tomori. Should this transfer materialize, it could facilitate Thiaw’s (most probably among those two) departure to Newcastle, although there is another possibility in which AC Milan holds onto the trio of Pavlovic, Tomori, and Thiaw and gives Newcastle the cold shoulder.

If you want another reason for hope, there is a precedent between these two doing business happening as recently as last season. Last summer, NUFC completed a €70+ million transfer by signing Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, so there’s that, in case it helps you believe one of Thiaw or Tomori will end up dressed in black and white stripes.

Transfers

Man Utd Ready To Hijack £90m Rated Arsenal Target

Under Ten Hag, Manchester United signed attacking players like Antony, Hojlund and Zirkzee, but the trio have not been productive in front of goal.

The Red Devils need a world class playmaker to light up Old Trafford and they are serious about signing a quality Georgian international

According to Sport MediaSet, Man Utd are ready to agree a contract with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia that will make him earn nine million euros a year, 45 million euros (£37.4m) in the next five years.

The Italian news source have mentioned that Napoli have been trying to reach an agreement with the versatile winger, but so far, they have only offered six million euros a season. On the other hand, United have offered three million more.

The 23-year-old star’s current deal with the Serie A leaders will expire in 2027 and he is not going to come for cheap.

Earlier this month, Caught Offside revealed that Man Utd manager, Ruben Amorim, wants to lure Kvaratskhelia, who is valued at £90m and also on the wish-lists of Arsenal and Liverpool.

The youngster, who can effectively play on the left flank and even as a center forward, was a key member of the Naples based side that won the Scudetto in the 2022-23 campaign.

In the current season, so far, he has netted 5 goals and registered 2 assists in 12 league starts under the management of former Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte.

Transfers

Van Nistelrooy Set For Leicester Job

Leicester Appoints Ruud Van Nistelrooy As Manager

Former Manchester United assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looks poised for a new job.

Following the sacking of Steve Cooper, Leicester City are hoping to appoint the Dutchman as his replacement.

The Telegraph explains: “Ruud van Nistelrooy is close to making a swift Premier League return as the manager of Leicester City.

“The Manchester United legend has held extensive talks with the Leicester hierarchy this week and is set to be confirmed as the replacement for Steve Cooper, who was sacked by the strugglers on Sunday afternoon.

“Van Nistelrooy is crucially available with no compensation after recently leaving United, following an interim spell of four matches in charge after the dismissal of Erik ten Hag.

“Leicester have discussed the post with the 48-year-old and, while the club’s hierarchy has been determined to explore a number of options, could appoint the former Netherlands international before the trip to Brentford on Saturday.

“Other possible candidates, including former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, and ex-West Ham manager David Moyes, have both been ruled out by sources close to Leicester.”

Transfers

Meet Four Strikers Man United Shortlist For January Transfer

Victor Osimhen's Goal Rescues Impressive Galatasaray In Europa League

Manchester United have Victor Osimhen, Omar Marmoush, Randal Kolo Muani and Victor Boniface on their shortlist of January targets.

According to the The Mirror, Ruben Amorim wants a striker given the club’s woeful scoring record this season.

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The paper states: “Manchester United are considering their options for the January transfer window after deciding that signing a striker is a priority.

“United have scored just 13 goals in 12 Premier League games so far this season – the joint fourth-worst tally in the division. They finished last season with 57 goals and a goal difference of -1 and strikers Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled for consistency.

“Victor Osimhen, who is on loan from Napoli to Galatasaray, is one of the names on the list, having netted eight goals in 10 games this season. After being priced out of a permanent move over the summer, he has a £63 million release clause for 2025.

“Omar Marmoush has caught their attention by scoring 11 goals in as many games for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Egypt international could cost around £50m after hitting a purple patch.

“Other options include Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface. Kolo Muani has struggled to get into the PSG team this season and would reportedly be available on loan, just a year after joining the French giants for £77m.”