Arsenal are reportedly considering a short-term deal for England defender John Stones. This potential move follows an injury sustained by William Saliba during the World Cup. Stones is currently a free agent.
The London club is weighing up this option as a replacement for Saliba, particularly if his injury proves to be long-term. Other defenders reportedly on Arsenal’s shortlist include Ezri Konsa and Jon Martin from Real Sociedad.
Transfer Market Activity
In other transfer news, Tottenham Hotspur’s Djed Spence is reportedly interested in a move to Inter Milan. However, Everton could also be in contention to sign the England defender.
Chelsea, meanwhile, considers Joao Pedro as untouchable amidst interest from Barcelona. The club has also held formal discussions regarding a move for France defender Maxence Lacroix.
Hull City has joined other European clubs in the pursuit of Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey. Bailey has expressed a preference to play in England. Hull City is also reportedly close to signing former Newcastle left-back Matt Targett, who is a free agent.
New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is said to be looking to sign players from his former club, Real Madrid. His targets reportedly include Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo Garcia.
Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek has indicated his readiness for either a loan or permanent transfer away from Old Trafford as he seeks a number one position. Liverpool is also prepared to compete with Manchester United for the signing of Roma’s Manu Kone.
World Cup Aftermath and Other Developments
Following the World Cup, Emiliano Martinez revealed he played through significant pain during the tournament due to a fractured finger sustained before the competition began. In another World Cup related development, France midfielder Adrien Rabiot criticised his teammates’ attitude after their defeat to England in the third-place play-off match, describing it as ‘unacceptable’ and ‘shameful’.
New Jersey lawmakers have expressed anger over FIFA’s reported plan to sell pieces of turf from the Met Life Stadium after the World Cup final. This comes despite the state reportedly contributing a substantial amount to re-turf the pitch for the tournament.
In Scottish football, Rangers are reportedly finalising the details of a transfer for Vanja Dragojevic. Additionally, Chelsea set-piece coach Bernardo Cueva is expected to transition into a new role at the club as Xabi Alonso completes his backroom staff arrangements.
Bologna’s Jonathan Rowe remains on the shortlists of Aston Villa and Chelsea. Aston Villa has also had discussions with Chelsea about potentially signing both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho this summer. Furthermore, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao reportedly prefers a move to the Premier League, with Aston Villa being a potential destination. Lazio is targeting West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is also on Arsenal’s list of potential options. Juventus’ primary goalkeeping target is Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, while they are also monitoring Fiorentina’s David de Gea. Liverpool is interested in signing Daniel Svensson from Borussia Dortmund, but may face competition from Arsenal for the player.
The potential short-term deal for John Stones by Arsenal is being considered following William Saliba’s injury at the World Cup.
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