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There’s been fresh speculation about Mohammed Kudus, but at the moment there’s nothing concrete on this one. Kudus was close to joining Everton in the summer then deal collapsed because Ajax wanted to keep their best players after selling Gravenberch, Lisandro and Antony.
Let’s see if Liverpool decide to make more than one signing in midfield, but for the moment I’m sure Jude Bellingham remains their top priority.
Lionel Messi scored his 8th World Cup goal yesterday as Argentina beat Mexico 2-0. A fine strike, and an important response after the shock defeat against Saudi Arabia, and here’s what it meant to his family watching the game…
Just look what Messi’s goal last night meant to his family! ?? ? pic.twitter.com/4mBcpJOhsB
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I get asked by Arsenal fans by a lot of players, and, especially at the moment, there is a lot of buzz about Mykhaylo Mudryk, and still with Youri Tielemans.
I’m sure both players are attracted by Arsenal, as they were in the summer and even more now after their superb start to the season.
For Mudryk there are four or five clubs keen on signing him, including Arsenal of course.
For Tielemans, it depends on conditions of free deal; Arsenal always had his name in the list but talks are not concrete yet.
Joao Felix is a special talent, but we know his situation with Atletico Madrid has not been easy. He’s had a good relationship with the club and the fans, but there are tensions with Diego Simeone. This is why he’s now open to leaving Atletico Madrid in 2023 – we’ll see if it’s in January or in the summer.
It’s not true that Felix has asked to leave, but he’s open to a move. Atletico Madrid invested a lot of money in the young forward, so the board still want to protect the player and see if he can make it at the club. It also means the next club will have to make an important offer to persuade them to sell Felix.
His agent Jorge Mendes is now trying to understand if any clubs will come up with the money for Felix. Manchester United asked about him in the summer, but then they never made a bid because Atletico considered him untouchable. Chelsea have scouted him, while Paris Saint-Germain could also be an option. There is no negotiation yet, but the player’s future is open so he’s one to watch.
Xavi is…
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