Arsenal Eye Bournemouth’s Semenyo And Kerkez, Howe Rejects England Job Links, Mainoo Nears New Manchester United Deal.
Speculations from London suggests Arsenal are preparing to make bids for two Bournemouth players, with Ghana international winger Antoine Semenyo, 24, and Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez, 20, both on their radar. Semenyo, who has impressed at Bournemouth, and Kerkez, who has gained attention for his performances at left-back, are reportedly being targeted as part of Arsenal’s push to strengthen their squad for the future.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, 46, has firmly rejected suggestions that he would be interested in leaving his current position to take up the vacant England manager’s role. Howe has made it clear that his focus remains on leading Newcastle, despite being mentioned as a potential candidate for the England job.
In other news, 19-year-old Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set to sign a new contract with the club. Mainoo, considered one of the rising stars at Old Trafford, is nearing an agreement that will keep him with the Red Devils for the foreseeable future.
Elsewhere in Europe, Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Spanish left-back Álvaro Fernández, 21, who was sold by Manchester United to Benfica last summer. Additionally, Christian Eriksen, currently at Manchester United, could return to his former club Ajax when his contract expires next summer.
Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip, 33, has retired from professional football.
On the managerial front, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, 51, is in talks with a major club about a possible return to management.
In transfer rumours, Everton are keen on signing Stuttgart and DR Congo winger Silas Mvumpa, while Liverpool have identified Brazilian youth international Vitor Reis as a potential future signing.