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Chelsea board refused Frank Lampard’s request to sign Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Chelsea’s hierarchy turned down Frank Lampard’s request to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal, according to reports. Lampard was sacked by Chelsea on Monday having spent 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Lampard had also been at odds with Chelsea’s board over potential transfers, and it’s understood that the 42-year-old’s insistence on signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, who was released by Chelsea at the age of 14, had annoyed members of the hierarchy.

Source: Metro Uk

Borussia Dortmund make Jadon Sancho transfer decision amid Erling Haaland refusal

Sancho has long been linked with a move to England with Manchester United still believed to be keen on landing their long-time target.

And according to German outlet Bild they may be forced to let Sancho go at the end of the season so that they can afford to hold onto Erling Haaland.

Source: Mirror Uk

Arsenal still keen on Norwich star despite pending capture

[Emi Buendia remains high on the list of transfer targets for Arsenal, despite the pending arrival of Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid, according to Football London.

The Gunners are big admirers of the Norwich City playmaker and the report refuses to rule out a move before the end of the January transfer window.

Edu, in particular, is a big fan of the Canaries trickster.

Buendia has scored seven goals and claimed seven assists this season, with Norwich chasing an instant return to the Premier League.

If Arsenal could land both Odegaard and Buendia this month it would represent a quality window the Gunners.

Source: TBR the Boot Room

Arteta to ruin Barcelona plan by sealing Arsenal deal for Man City man

Arsenal could offer a different escape route to Manchester City defender Eric Garcia, who continues to be linked with Barcelona.

That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim that Garcia’s proposed move to Barcelona is not a foregone conclusion.

There is an obvious connection, as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta used to coach at City. There, he witnessed Garcia’s development.

Arteta follows similar principles to the ones he learned at City, the report reminds. Therefore, a move to London could be a simple transition for Garcia.

Source: Teamtalk

Real Madrid Face Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Competition For Florian Neuhaus

Real Madrid will have a battle on their hands to sign German midfielder Florian Neuhaus, with Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and Tottenham also entering the race.

According to a report from German publication Sport1, Real Madrid are set to face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus.

The 23-year-old German has been with Gladbach since 2017, having arrived from 1860 Munich. After a season away on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf, Neuhaus has gradually grown into being an integral member of the team at Borussia Park, in the process establishing himself as one of the most reliable young central midfielders in Bundesliga.

Neuhaus has been enjoying a fine season in 2020/21, having bagged five goals and six assists from 25 games in all competitions. His exploits in Germany have not gone unnoticed, with Real Madrid keen on signing the Gladbach star and understandably so, as Los Blancos‘ midfield unit is in need of an injection of fresh blood.

Source: The Hardtackle

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