Morning.
Not so much taking place as you’d anticipate on an low season Sunday, however there are a number of switch rumours doing the rounds.
First up, Bernd Leno is a goal for Fulham, with James reporting that the newly promoted Londoners are ‘in talks’:
EXCL: Fulham in talks to signal Bernd Leno from Arsenal.
No settlement however seems he’s #FFC’s most well-liked selection as No 1. Transfer would swimsuit Leno need to remain in London.#AFC planning on Ramsdale, Turner, & Hein.
Story w/ @David_Ornstein for @TheAthleticUKhttps://t.co/GWq1YCanGo
— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) June 11, 2022
A few weeks in the past on the Arsecast Further we did our ‘cash in, cash out’ predictions, and I’ve misplaced the little bit of paper now however I believe James predicted round £7m for the German goalkeeper if he had been to depart.
Replace: I simply went again and listened, and he stated £6m! I believe this was primarily based on the concept that his possible vacation spot was someplace in Europe slightly than the Premier League, so the actual fact it’s one other English membership would most likely make that price fairly a bit larger. It’s not that Fulham are large spenders, however a vastly skilled worldwide goalkeeper who’s simply 30 years of age ought to command a good quantity, even when he does simply have one 12 months left on his contract.
I believe this could be a good transfer for him, particularly if he desires to try to push to regain his place within the Germany squad forward of the World Cup in November, and I believe he’s the form of keeper who would swimsuit a facet like Fulham. He’s at all times been a good shot-stopper, and I’ve at all times had a sense he’s at his greatest when he’s busy, slightly than in video games the place he’s referred to as upon after intervals of inactivity (not that we noticed that an awesome deal at Arsenal to be truthful).
I stated earlier in the summertime that how we promote throughout this switch window shall be attention-grabbing, as a result of we must be higher at it. If Leno was going again to Germany, I’d perceive a small-ish price due to the monetary disparity between there and the Premier League (that features price and wages), however because it’s one other membership in England, I hope Edu and co can herald a good quantity.
In the meantime, The Stunning Recreation Podcast lads report Arsenal curiosity in Jarrod Bowen:
🚨Arsenal have opened contact with the representatives of Jarrod Bowen over a attainable switch. His amongst their listing of potential switch targets which incorporates Leeds United’s Raphinha #AFC
— The Stunning Recreation Podcast (@Podcast_TBG) June 11, 2022
The language of this one is attention-grabbing. Arsenal chatting with representatives/brokers, slightly than chatting with West Ham. Are we talking with them with permission from the Hammers, or is that this casual sounding out, which occurs behind the scenes on a regular basis?
He’s a good participant for certain, however he’s primarily a proper winger which is precisely the place our participant of the season performs. Given he’s English, and has a contract at West Ham till 2025, he could be extraordinarily costly – particularly after a season through which he scored 18 targets and made 13 assists in all competitions. On that foundation, I’d be fairly shocked if this went any additional than the hearsay mill. We’d like back-up for Bukayo Saka, however I can’t think about it’s going to be someone who would value this a lot.
Lastly for at this time, there’s speak of Bayer Leverkeusen being involved in Granit Xhaka, and I do suppose his scenario is one to maintain half an eye fixed on whereas we deal with the opposite extra vital features of the switch window this summer time. If we signal Youri Tielemans, he’s certainly earmarked to play in that barely extra superior left-midfield position that Xhaka was deployed in final season. We wouldn’t be paying huge bucks for somebody to return in an understudy him, that’s for certain.
In essence, regardless of how effectively thought of Xhaka is by Mikel Arteta and the way vital a determine he sees him within the dressing room, it’s a demotion. He’d go from being a starter each week to, doubtlessly, the Europa League group stage man. After six years, I believe we all know Granit Xhaka fairly effectively, and I’m undecided that’s a scenario he’d relish. I don’t imply to say he wouldn’t be up for the problem, however he may additionally learn the room and suppose it’s time for the ultimate transfer of his enjoying profession. You may additionally marvel if irregular enjoying time may not swimsuit a participant whose tougher moments come when he lacks a sure rhythm due to that.
I believe Arteta would wish to preserve him, however I don’t suppose it’s unattainable that he may wish to go if his place within the pecking order is so clearly impacted. That will then go away us with one other midfield concern, but it surely’s positively one control.
Proper, that’s it for this morning. Have an awesome Sunday, again with extra and an Arsecast Further tomorrow.
