Top Transfer round-up: Arsenal and Liverpool to miss out on right-back
Real Betis to pip Arsenal and Liverpool to right-back
Arsenal and Liverpool are set to miss out on Brazilian right-back Emerson.
Real Betis, with a little help from Barcelona, are expected to confirm the signing of the 20-year-old.
Emerson gained a WhoScored rating of 7.11 in the Brasileirao last season as Atletico MG secured a Copa Libertadores finish.
Tottenham ready to delve into transfer market
Tottenham are prepared to making their first signing in a year with the capture of Adrien Rabiot from PSG.
Spurs haven’t made a signing since securing the services of Lucas Moura from PSG last January.
Mauricio Pochettino is looking to add another central midfield to his squad and could pip Barcelona to his services.
Sunderland youngster makes move to France
Josh Maja has made the move to France, with Sunderland selling the 20-year-old to Bordeaux.
The young forward netted 15 times for the League One side this season before his switch to Ligue 1 was confirmed.
Arsenal and West Ham target Villarreal creator
Arsenal and West Ham are prepared to thrash it out for the signing of Villarreal’s Pablo Fornals.
The Spain international is believed to have a £28.5m release clause in his contract, which appeals to both Premier League sides.
Fornals, 22, has created 35 goalscoring chances for lowly Villarreal this season.
Monaco bring in Thierry Henry successor
Monaco have confirmed the appointment of Leonardo Jardim as new manager.
The 44-year-old manager was relieved of his duties in the south of France back in October as Monaco struggled in France.
However, Monaco have made the move to reappoint Jardim following Thierry Henry’s dismissal with the club stuck in the relegation zone.
