Transfer gossip: Arsenal, Man United among nine clubs on the centre-half merry-go-round
The summer of the centre-halves is among us. Everton seem to have won the James Tarkowski race, while it’s Arsenal v Spurs for one defender.
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The summer of the centre-halves is among us. Everton seem to have won the James Tarkowski race, while it’s Arsenal v Spurs for one defender.
Everton are ‘looking to blow everyone out of the water’ as they aim to lure Burnley star James Tarkowski to Goodison Park, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Burnley captain Ben Mee is set to depart the Clarets this summer following their relegation to the Championship – with Everton and Aston Villa leading the race for his signature, according to The Mirror’s live blog (June 2, 4:07pm).
Manchester City have reportedly told defender Nathan Ake that he is free to leave the Etihad Stadium in the summer transfer window.
Burnley are expecting club captain Ben Mee to leave the club this summer following their relegation to the Championship, as per The Athletic.
Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez are surplus to requirements at Newcastle United and could be on the move this summer, so Eddie Howe needs at least one centre-back coming in the opposition direction.
Leeds reportedly remain hopeful of retaining midfielder Kalvin Phillips, in the face of strong interest from Manchester City. According to The Sun, Pep Guardiola has prioritised finding the Premier League champions a replacement for Fernandinho, with Phillips a leading contender to fill the vacancy. However, Leeds bosses are considered to be quietly optimistic of hanging on to the 26-year-old after the side managed to avoid relegation on the final day of the season.
Everton have had a disappointing season in the Premier League with the side narrowly avoiding a drop into the Championship by just four points, and Frank Lampard will now be tasked with identifying players that can improve the squad ahead of next season.