Trent’s priority, Barca’s Szczesny talks and more

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I’m a big fan of Gabriel and William Saliba, they are an incredible and fantastic duo, for sure.

Saliba’s development was perfect. The Marseille chapter allowed him to adapt to pressure and get to an important level, so credits to Edu who found the best way for Saliba in order to have the player back at Arsenal and ready to become the beast he is right now.

And Gabriel… another top player.

A super professional who is always studying how to improve, he was an excellent signing from Lille when other clubs (especially Napoli and Juventus) wanted him.

There are no concrete movements so far for Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, despite recent interest.

Aston Villa didn’t sign a centre-back in August due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, and Newcastle wanted Guehi.

At the moment, it’s quiet and the next months will be important to understand how much Slot will use Gomez with rotations in several competitions.

Chelsea were one of several clubs interested in Estevao, but in reality all of the top European clubs were very attentive to his situation.

He was on Barcelona’s list for example, and they wanted him before Lamine Yamal started to show what an exceptional talent he is.

For sure Chelsea believe they’ve signed a top player for the present and future, and one who they believe can play as right winger but also as a number 10.

Newcastle already started planning for Anthony Gordon’s new deal in June, when they turned down various approaches for him.

It’s not something imminent and not something happening today but it is something that the Magpies plan to do in the future as the player is considered an important part of their project.

The super serious injury to Marc-Andre ter Stegen was the bad news from the weekend.

The German keeper will be out for somewhere around seven to eight months, and it will depend on his recovery process. For sure, it’s a nasty, serious injury and Barça immediately understood the situation.

Internal discussions are ongoing involving Hansi Flick, because Barça want to decide with the…