Weekly Football News Catch Up: Zinchenko; Neymar; Lingard; Koundé; Dybala; Others

Arsenal Signs Oleksandr Zinchenko On A Four Year Deal.

Arsenal FC has completed a deal for Ukrainian defender, Oleksandr Volodymrovych Zinchenko, a former Manchester City defender.

The defender was secured with a total fee of £32 and has signed a four-year contract till 2026.

Speaking on the signing, Arsenal’s manager, Mike Arteta said, “We’re so happy, Alex is a high-quality player who will give us options and versatility.”
Neymar Pleads To Remain at PSG.

PSG’s Neymar has spoken about his future at the club, stating that he has no desire to leave the club.

The Ligue 1 champions have made known their intentions to sell the Brazilian National, even offering him to different clubs which have rejected him.

Neymar has, however, stated that he wishes to remain at the club and has not been told of their plans for him.

He said, “I want to stay at Paris Saint Germain. No one from the club told me anything about the plans for my future, as things stand.”

Jesse Lingard to Nottingham Forest.

Former Manchester United midfielder, Jesse Lingard has signed for Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.

The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with the club and will be on an £80,000 weekly wage.

Chelsea and Barca battle for Jules Koundé

English side, Chelsea FC and Spanish Giants, Barcelona, are in a transfer battle for Sevilla’s defender, Jules Koundé.

Chelsea has already made a proposal of £55 million for the centre-back but Sevilla is still waiting for Barca to make a proposal.

It is said that the player has been in talks with both clubs for the past two weeks and the French man would prefer a move to Barca over Chelsea.

However, Chelsea is said to have agreed on a deal till 2027 and €9 – 10 million in yearly wages with the player.

Manchester United With Strong Interest In Ajax Winger.

Manchester United are reportedly in contact with Ajax for Talented Winger, Antony Matheus as the new manager is obsessed with the player.

Eric ten Hag is said to have told United to make a move for the Brazilian who is valued at €80 million by Ajax.

The player, who had a very good relationship with the manager at Ajax has also requested that the club doesn’t hold him back if a proposal comes in for him.

However, United feels that the €80 million valuation of the player is unpayable and are hoping to work a deal for a lower price.

Nigerian Defender Signs For Ajax.

Calvin Bassey, a Nigerian defender has Ajax from Rangers, as a replacement for Lisandro Martinez, who just made a move to Manchester United.

The deal is said to be valued at around €20 million plus add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause.

Paulo Dybala To AS Roma

Paulo Dybala has signed for AS Roma on a three-year deal.

The Argentine, whose contract expired at Juventus, will receive around €6 million per year.

The deal proposal was as a result of Roma’s manager Jose Mourinho requesting that the player be signed.

Dybala, on his signing, said, “The days that led me to this signing were a combination of many emotions: the determination and the speed with which Roma showed they wanted me made the difference.

“I am joining a growing team, with a club that continues to lay ever more solid foundations for the future and a coach, Jose Mourinho, with whom it is a privilege to be able to work. As an opponent I admired the atmosphere created by the Giallorossi fans, I can’t wait to greet them with the Roma shirt on.”