Friday’s gossip: De Ligt, Firmino, Guirassy, Lukaku, Hojbjerg, Phillips, Mejbri, Hodgson

[ad_1] Arsenal are interested in Bayern Munich’s 24-year-old Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, although any deal is likely to take place this summer. (Athletic – subscription)external-link Arsenal must offload players before they can make January signings and manager Mikel Arteta is likely to prioritize loan deals. (Mirror)external-link Roy Hodgson’s future ace Crystal Palace manager is…

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Tuesday’s gossip: Douglas Luiz, Calvert-Lewin, Sancho, Gonzalez, Pavlidis, Alvarez, Mejbri

[ad_1] Arsenal remain interested in trying to sign Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 25, from Aston Villa having previously had several bids rejected. (90min)external-link Everton are concerned by Al-Ettifaq’s reported interest in England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 26, as their takeover uncertainty continues. (Football Insider)external-link Manchester United are open to any January transfer offer for Jadon Sancho,…

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    Midfield diamond, Hannibal Mejbri as a No 10 and Bruno Fernandes pushed out to right wing… Erik ten Hag has become the midfield tinkerman but he must find a formula that works to set Man United on the road to prosperity

    [ad_1] As his players jet across the world during the international break, Erik ten Hag is no doubt busy mulling his midfield over. Rasmus Hojlund has shown promise leading the line in attack and much of the issues defensively have hinged on a crippling injury list which the manager will hope has eased somewhat when…

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