SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Salah Puts Real On Red Alert; United, Arsenal In Munier Duel

3rd June 2019

The Old Trafford residents are further reported to have opened their massive cheque book to sign Ajax Amsterdam star Matthijs de Ligt and others in a bid to buy back their lost glory

Mohamed Salah forward of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League, match between FC Porto and Liverpool, at Dragao Stadium in Porto on April 14, 2019. PHOTO/AFP
Mohamed Salah forward of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League, match between FC Porto and Liverpool, at Dragao Stadium in Porto on April 14, 2019. PHOTO/AFP
SUMMARY
  • Chelsea FC who are basking in the glow of winning the UEFA Europa League are rumoured to be considering Watford FC manager, Javi Gracia to fill the shoes of Maurizzio Sarri who does not want to hang around Stamford Bridge any longer having been identified as Juventus FC favoured new manager
  • Losing the Champions League final hurts and for Kieran Trippier, it is not time to throw a spanner into speculation about his future at this time and would rather allow his club Tottenham Hotrpur FC to do that for him
  • Everton FC make their debut on the SportPesa News Transfer juice with the Nairobi-bound Blues hoping workhorse Leighton Baines will accept a new one year deal before hopping into a plane and travelling to East Africa to play Kariobangi Sharks FC

NAIROBI, Kenya- After leading Liverpool FC to the UEFA Champions League glory, Egyptian striker Mo Salah has put Real Madrid on high alert with comments about his future with the Reds busy trying to tie manager Jurgen Klopp to a new long-term deal.

Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC used to chase each other to EPL honours but after underwhelming seasons, the sleeping giants are ready to duke it out for the signature of PSG's Thomas Munier.

The Old Trafford residents are further reported to have opened their massive cheque book to sign Ajax Amsterdam star Matthijs de Ligt and others in a bid to buy back their lost glory and avoid the embarrassment of remaining rooted in sixth.

Chelsea FC who are basking in the glow of winning the UEFA Europa League are rumoured to be considering Watford FC manager, Javi Gracia to fill the shoes of Maurizzio Sarri who does not want to hang around Stamford Bridge any longer having been identified as Juventus FC favoured new manager.

Losing the Champions League final hurts and for Kieran Trippier, it is not time to throw a spanner into speculation about his future at this time and would rather allow his club Tottenham Hotrpur FC to do that for him.

Everton FC make their debut on the Transfer juice with the Nairobi-bound Blues hoping workhorse Leighton Baines will accept a new one year deal before hopping into a plane and travelling to East Africa to play Kariobangi Sharks FC.

Here is Monday's hottest transfer tittle-tattle to spice up your evening.

Real monitoring Salah situation

Real Madrid have been encouraged by Mohamed Salah’s quotes on his future following Liverpool’s Champions League triumph, according to reports.

The Reds won the Champions League on Saturday when they beat Tottenham 2-0 in Madrid thanks to a first-half penalty from Salah before Divock Origi wrapped it up near the end. READ MORE

United, Arsenal battle for PSG's Meunier

Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain's Thomas Meunier this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.

PSG are open to the sale and would demand around 30 million pounds for a player who is entering the final 12 months of his contract amid a strained relationship with the club's fans and a lack of playing time. READ MORE

De Ligt, others on United wish list

Manchester United are ready to break the bank to sign Matthijs de Ligt and other players after an unsuccessful 2018/19 season, according to reports.

Despite a rejuvenation at the beginning of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign, United had a miserable season, finishing sixth in the Premier League, while they failed to lift any silverware. READ MORE

Liverpool seek new Klopp deal

Liverpool are keen to tie Jurgen Klopp down to an extended contract after the club's Champions League triumph.

Up to 750,000 fans welcomed the Liverpool manager - whose deal ends in 2022 - and his players home on Sunday after the 2-0 win over Spurs in Madrid. READ MORE

Chelsea consider Gracia to succeed Sarri

Watford head coach Javi Gracia is under consideration to replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager if the Italian leaves Stamford Bridge to take over at Juventus, sources have told ESPN FC.

Despite guiding the club to Europa League glory against Arsenal in Baku last week, Sarri's future at Chelsea remains uncertain following a turbulent first campaign in charge. READ MORE

Tripper future depends on Tottenham

Kieran Trippier says his future lies in the hands of Tottenham this summer amid interest from home and abroad.

The right-back, a key player for England at last summer’s World Cup, has had a disappointing campaign, not helped by a niggling groin injury picked up in Russia. READ MORE

Everton hope Baines will accept offer

Everton are still hoping Leighton Baines will accept their offer of a new contract.

Baines is out of contract this summer but the Blues are understood to want the left-back to stay for another 12 months. READ MORE