Paper Talk: Man Utd plot raid for Italy keeper as Solskjaer makes De Gea call
Manchester United want to sign a top Italy keeper and will watch him tonight, while Leeds have been snubbed by a top defensive target, according to Saturday’s paper gossip.
ALEX MERET WANTED BY MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United are keen to sign Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, according to reports.
The Italy-capped keeper has emerged as a genuine target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer.
According to the Daily Star, Solskjaer wants Meret to sign to heap pressure on David De Gea at United.
To that end, United scouts plan to watch Meret in action against Barcelona on Saturday night.
As per the report, Solskjaer will resist calls to send De Gea packing this summer after an error-strewn season.
Since football’s return, the Spaniard has let his usual high standards drop with some big mistakes.
That has led to calls that United should sell him and promote Dean Henderson after his Sheffield United heroics.
But Solskjaer feels Henderson needs another year’s loan before being brought back to United.
Instead, he wants to sign a keeper with more experience to keep De Gea on his toes- and Meret fits the bill.
The 23-year-old is regarded as one Europe’s most promising keepers. He has been capped at every level from U16 upwards. He made his senior debut in the 9-1 victory over Armenia in 2019.
Meret’s contract ties him to Napoli until 2023 and is rated at around £30m.
United would offload Sergio Romero were they to land Meret. Leeds have been linked.
United have also been linked with a move for Kasper Schmeichel.
LEEDS TO MISS OUT ON BARISIC
Borna Barisic has pledged his loyalty to Rangers amid interest from Leeds and remains intent on trying to stop Celtic winning 10 titles in a row. (Daily Record)
Chelsea want to raise £65m through player sales to raise the £65m needed to prise Declan Rice from West Ham. (Daily Star)
Kai Havertz could arrive at Chelsea as early as next week in a club-record £71m deal. (Daily Star)
Barcelona will test the water with a £14m bid for Manchester City starlet Eric Garcia. (The Sun)
Arsenal are set to spend £100m to sign key targets Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhaes and Dani Ceballos. (The Sun)
Aston Villa insist John Terry is not leaving the club after Craig Shakespeare was appointed as new assistant head coach. (The Sun)
LINGARD LIKELY TO LEAVE UNITED
Manchester United are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Jesse Lingard. (The Sun)
Arsenal hero Santi Cazorla has arrived at Al-Sadd, after extending his playing career by joining the Qatari champions. (The Sun)
Arsenal have put Ainsley Maitland-Niles up for sale for £30m in a desperate bid to raise cash. (The Sun)
AC Milan are plotting another move for Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira. He could be allowed to leave the club as part of their summer rebuild under Mikel Arteta. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham will sell Serge Aurier or Juan Foyth to fund a move to sign Lille right-back Zeki Celik. (Daily Telegraph)
AND MORE GOSSIP
Ajax want to take Ryan Sessegnon on loan and have asked Tottenham about the winger’s availability. (Daily Telegraph)
Wolves will open new contract talks with Nuno Espirito Santo when their Europa League campaign is finished. (Daily Mail)
Leeds United are poised to secure the signing of right-back Cody Drameh from Fulham. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United will not allow any player under the age of 19 to leave this summer. That’s because the club feels they have a duty of care to young footballers in uncertain times. (Daily Mirror)
Willian is said to be upset and offended by Chelsea’s limited attempts to keep him at the club. (Daily Mirror)
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