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Erik ten Hag wants to reunite with Lisandro Martinez, who he first bought for Ajax two years ago, and is betting that Manchester United will beat Arsenal to the transfer of the defender.
Arsenal and Manchester United are still engaged in a £43 million bidding war over Lisandro Martinez.
This weekend, the 24-year-old Ajax center-back is anticipated to choose between the two. The versatile Argentina center-back who might improve both clubs’ problems in defensive midfield is a player who Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign.
Chelsea close in on Nathan Ake.
After negotiations with Manchester City progressed this week, Chelsea are in advanced talks to capture Nathan Ake.
Thomas Tuchel is optimistic that a deal will be reached for the Dutchman, who Chelsea sold to Bournemouth for £20 million in the summer of 2017, despite City’s estimated price of £41 million.
Raheem Sterling will shortly become the first star male addition of the team’s new era and is also near to finalising a deal to Stamford Bridge.
DONE DEALS
1. Everton goalkeeper confirms another loan with Eredivisie switch.
Joao Virginia, the goalkeeper for Everton, has secured a second loan transfer away from the team.
The 22-year-old, who is still looking for more first team time with the Eredivisie side, has signed with SC Cambuur for the 2022–2023 campaign. The young Portuguese international spent the previous season playing for Sporting in his native nation, but there have been rumours that a permanent move may be in the works.
2. Official: Atletico Madrid announce the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger.
Samuel Lino has been acquired by Atletico Madrid from Gil Vicente in a five-year contract, which has been formally declared. The 22-year-old scored 26 goals in 99 games while playing as a winger for the Portuguese team.
In 24 games during the season, he had scored 12 goals and recorded five assists. Lino is a left-winger who prefers to use his right foot, but thanks to his great technical skills, he can also play on the right wing.
3. Official: Reina Signs for Villarreal After Terminating Lazio Contract.
After parting ways with Lazio, Pepe Reina has formally agreed to a one-year contract with Villarreal.
The Spanish goalkeeper, who was 39 years old, played his final game of the season for the Biancocelesti. His contract had been automatically renewed following the team’s qualification for the Europa League, but he shocked the team by requesting to end the agreement at the beginning of this month.
