Maignan, Chelsea's priority for after Kepa?
80 million euros. This is the record amount that the Blues spent in 2018 to secure the services of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Except that the Spanish international doorman does not give full satisfaction. Especially considering the price of its transfer. Suddenly, the bosses of Chelsea are thinking of replacing him next summer. The names of Nick Pope (Burnley) and Vicente Guaita (Crystal Palace) have been mentioned here and there. According to Eurosport , the priority is however in France. Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan is said to be the number 1 choice for the London club. Chelsea have been following him for "several months". Trained at PSG and under contract until 2022 with Les Dogues, Maignan, 24, has not yet celebrated his first cape in Blue, despite several invitations in the France group. He has kept LOSC goals 126 times.
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Angel Rodriguez at Barça as a medical joker?
Who to replace Ousmane Dembélé, probably out for the season? According to SPORT , Barça has set its sights on the so-called Angel Rodriguez, 32-year-old Spanish striker who plays in Getafe. Under contract until 2021 and author of 13 goals in 27 games since the start of the season, the interested party would have a clause of € 10 million. Note that the Spanish federation (RFEF) authorizes its clubs to recruit a medical joker under certain conditions: the player in question must be free or evolve in Spain.
Mauricio Pochettino in the viewfinder of Atlético?
Will Diego Simeone spend the summer at Atlético? Nothing is less sure. In any case, if "Cholo" were to leave his post, the Colchoneros have a little idea about his potential successor. Another Argentine coach, free, namely Mauricio Pochettino. News from the Telegraph , which however suggests that the former Tottenham coach should be convinced to leave the Premier League, where he would see his future. Sixth in the La Liga classification, the Matelassiers will face Liverpool in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Paul Pogba still with his head turned to a transfer
Always taped to the infirmary, Paul Pogba has not forgotten his desires elsewhere. According to the Manchester Evening News , the 26-year-old world champion still wants to leave the Red Devils and would not hide it from his teammates. "His head would not be at the club," say daily sources in the Mancunian locker room. Already a candidate for departure last summer, Pogba is courted by Real and Juve.
Brescia: Eugenio Corini still takes the door
Eugenio Corini sacked? Yes, and for the second time this season! Fired by Brescia in early November, the 49-year-old Italian technician was called to the rescue to take over from his successor, Fabio Grosso. Here he is again at the door, replaced by Diego Lopez. Brescia is 19th in Serie A.
Jorginho's agent opens the door to Juventus
Jorginho on the start? In any case, his agent does not close any doors in an interview with the Tuttomercatoweb site. "His goal is the Euro with the Italian national team," says Joao Santos first. There are great expectations around the Roberto Mancini team. The European Championship is also a good opportunity to show yourself on a personal level. He is doing very well at Chelsea and I am sure that important proposals will arrive (this summer) because there are not many players like him. ”Could Maurizio Sarri's Juventus be an option? "Why not ? I'm sure there will be big offers, Joao Santos repeats, and they will have to be evaluated with Chelsea. ”Jorginho, 28, has long had the best days for Sarri in Naples. The Italian international is linked to the Blues until 2023.
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