SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Man United Bissaka Bid Rejected, Carrasco Close To Arsenal Deal

9th June 2019

Former Chelsea FC manager, Jose Mourinho open to managing Newcastle United FC should their take over go through

Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka holds of Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose during the English Premier League between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK on April 3, 2019. PHOTO/AFP
Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka holds of Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose during the English Premier League between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK on April 3, 2019. PHOTO/AFP
SUMMARY
  • English Premier League champions, Manchester City FC are keen on filling the Vincent Kompany-shaped hole in their defence by bringing Leicester City FC duo of Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire in a double swoop
  • Former Chelsea FC centre-back, Nathan Ake is the subject of another 40m pound bid with AFC Bournemouth expecting a call from Tottenham Hotspur FC in this round up of SportPesa News transfer juice on Sunday

NAIROBI, Kenya- Crystal Palace FC reportedly turned down a 40m pound bid for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United FC with the immediate former manager at Old Trafford open to taking over at Newcastle United FC should their takeover by multi-billionaire, Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan is completed.

Sunday's other big summer transfer murmurs say that Belgium star, Yannick Carasco is inching closer to completing his Arsenal move.

English Premier League champions, Manchester City FC are keen on filling the Vincent Kompany-shaped hole in their defence by bringing Leicester City FC duo of Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire in a double swoop.

With a summer rebuild of epic proportions to come, Man United will offer want away first choice goal-keeper David de Gea a 20m pound handshake should he join French champions Paris Saint-Germain for not running down his current contract.

Former Chelsea FC centre-back, Nathan Ake is the subject of another 40m pound bid with AFC Bournemouth expecting a call from Tottenham Hotspur FC in this round up of SportPesa News transfer juice on Sunday.

Crystal Palace reject Wan-Bissaka Man United 40m pound offer

Manchester United had an opening bid worth in excess of 40m pounds for Aaron Wan-Bissaka rejected by Crystal Palace earlier this month and are weighing up whether to make an improved offer for the England Under-21 international.

Wan-Bissaka enjoyed an eye-catching first full season in senior football last season after graduating through the south London club’s academy, excelling at right-back and making 39 appearances in all competitions. READ MORE

Carrasco close to Arsenal move

Yannick Carrasco has suggested he is edging closer to a move to Arsenal this summer.

The former Atletico Madrid winger has been eyed by Unai Emery and Arsenal for a while, with the Gunners expressing an interest in signing him in January before moving for Denis Suarez instead. READ MORE

De Gea set for 20m pound Golden Handshake

Manchester United are willing to pay David de Gea £20million if he moves to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to The Sun.

It is understood the Red Devils directors are likely to accept any bid above £60m from the Ligue 1 champions. READ MORE

Mourinho interested in Newcastle job

Jose Mourinho is ready to talk to Newcastle’s potential new owner if multi-billionaire Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan comes calling.

Advisors representing the Sheikh insists his £350million offer for the Premier League club is genuine, although their current owner Mike Ashley has yet to see any proof of the takeover funds. READ MORE


Ex-Manchester United FC manager, Jose Mourinho. PHOTO/File


City preparing double swoop for Leicester defenders Chilwell, Maguire

But King Power boss Brendan Rodgers is in no hurry to answer as Guardiola brings out his Manchester City cheque book to splash £125 million on Harry Maguire and Ben Chilwell.

Rodgers guided Leicester into a ninth-place finish last season – a whopping 46 points behind champions City – and is determined to build his team around the dynamic defensive pairing. READ MORE

Tottenham linked with Ake 40m pound signing

Bournemouth are anticipating a 40million pound bid from Tottenham Hotspur for defender Nathan Ake, according to The Sun.

The 24-year-old Dutchman has excelled on the south coast since moving from Chelsea - initially on loan - in 2016. READ MORE