Morning all.
A really fast Saturday round-up as a result of little or no of substance has occurred. I imagine Kai Havertz has had his medical, and assuming there’s nothing out of the peculiar, like a 3rd knee or a busted bread-basket, that’s a deal that may very well be accomplished early subsequent week.
It doesn’t seem as if there’s been something new concerning Declan Rice. We’d know, as a result of West Ham would instantly leak it to the press. Within the parlance of the switch ITKs, we’re almost definitely ‘making ready a 3rd bid’. Maybe this time with good reward basket and a floral association too. As folks higher positioned than I’ve already reported, it’s actually about construction, and the way we are able to each get to the determine they need, with a cost plan that’s acceptable too.
Elsewhere, there are conflicting experiences about Thomas Partey and Saudi Arabia. I noticed one report which mentioned he’d been provided £200m over two years, which sounds unrealistic, even taking into consideration among the figures we’ve seen doing the rounds. Then there’s this from James Benge which appears nearer to actuality:
Al Nassr keen to bid €30m for Thomas Partey, providing a wage bundle value €10m web. Al Khaleej need a mortgage to purchase.
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— James Benge (@jamesbenge) June 23, 2023
There’s additionally some curiosity from Italy, with Juventus talked about in dispatches. Both manner, as I wrote yesterday, a lot of what we would do that summer time is dependent upon getting the Declan Rice deal performed, and till that occurs or doesn’t occur, I don’t assume there’s going to be a lot readability concerning outgoings.
I’ve seen a spurious hyperlink suggesting Rob Holding is of curiosity to Celtic, however fairly how a lot fact there’s in that, I don’t know. His departure wouldn’t shock me, I’ve to say. Particularly if we usher in Jurrien Timber from Ajax, however for now there’s been nothing concrete. My suspicion is he’d be happier to remain within the Premier League, and I feel there are golf equipment on the market that might go well with him fairly properly.
Academy midfielder Catalin Cirjan will spend subsequent season on mortgage with Fast Bucharest, and the Romanian membership have a purchase order possibility on the finish of it.
Past that folk, there’s not a lot stirring. If something does, we’ll cowl it on Arseblog Information.
For now, have a great Saturday. I’m going to chop by way of the twine on my hedge clippers once more, as a result of that’s simply what I do!
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