Premier League transfer news and rumours
Aaron Ramsey: Arsenal to AC Milan
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis announced yesterday that he is leaving the Emirates for AC Milan. According to reports in Italy, he wants to take Aaron Ramsey with him.
Welsh midfielder Ramsey is out of contract next summer and has been linked with a number of clubs in Europe. But with Gazidis now at the helm at the San Siro he is reportedly “already plotting a January move” for the 27-year-old. (The Guardian)
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Cristian Pavon: Boca Juniors to Arsenal
Despite the management reshuffle, Arsenal have already held talks with Boca Juniors over Argentina winger Cristian Pavon. (Football.London)
Sterling and City to have new talks
Yesterday it was reported that contract talks between Raheem Sterling and Manchester City had stalled, but Sky Sports says the rumours were inaccurate. The England forward’s agent and the Premier League champions are set to sit down before the end of the month. Sterling’s current City contract ends in the summer of 2020.
Ampadu signs new deal at the Bridge
Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu has signed a five-year contract extension. The new deal keeps the 18-year-old Wales international at Stamford Bridge until 2023. (Sky Sports)
Benteke ‘fighting’ for Palace future
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke is “facing a fight to revive his Crystal Palace career”. The Belgian has struggled at Selhurst Park and has only scored twice this year. (Daily Mail)
Depay: I have become a much better player
Dutch forward Memphis Depay believes he’s become a better player since leaving Manchester United for Lyon. The 24-year-old, who departed Old Trafford in January 2017, returns to Manchester tonight when Lyon play Man City in the Champions League.
He told the BBC: “Everybody knows the story of me and Manchester United was not successful. Everybody can see that and I can feel it myself. I can look back and say I didn’t want it to go like that – nobody did – but things happened. You go through experiences in life on and off the pitch.
“When I came back today [to Manchester] I felt like a different person. I’m just happy that I’m the player I am today. I became a much better player. I can feel it in games and everyone can see it.”
Continue reading for free
We hope you're enjoying The Week's refreshingly open-minded journalism.
Subscribed to The Week? Register your account with the same email as your subscription.