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Arsenal face obstacle in Riccardo Calafiori deal, England consider Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou - Paper Round
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Updated 18/07/2024 at 08:01 GMT+1
Arsenal are waiting on Bologna to resolve their obligation to Basel in order to sign Riccardo Calafiori, while Marco Reus is due to join MLS side LA Galaxy on a free transfer. Elsewhere, West Ham hope to sign Juventus target Jean-Clair Todibo from Ligue 1 side Nice, and England are considering Ange Postecoglou as a replacement for departing manager Gareth Southgate.
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Arsenal face hitch in Calafiori transfer deal
Arsenal are waiting for Bologna to resolve their sell-on clause obligation with Basel before they can complete a deal for Riccardo Calafiori.
Mikel Arteta's side are hoping to sign the Italian defender this summer, but Bologna hope to reduce the fee paid to the Swiss side.
The Mirror states: “Arsenal's move for Bologna centre-half Riccardo Calafiori is on hold due to a stand-off between the Italian side and Basel - who have a sell-on fee.
“The Gunners have been pushing to land Calafiori for weeks but their negotiations are 'frozen' with Bologna threatening to call off the deal. They want Basel, who are entitled to 50 percent of any fee, to accept less than the original agreement.
“The Gunners are looking to bolster their backline options this summer despite already boasting the best defensive record in the Premier League. Left-back is an area where Mikel Arteta feels he can improve with the rest of his back four largely set in stone.”
Postecoglou considered for England job
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou could be on the shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate.
The FA are drawing up a list of potential replacements, and the Telegraph believes the Australian will be under consideration.
The paper reports: “Ange Postecoglou is expected to be on the list of candidates being considered to become the next England manager.
‘The Tottenham Hotspur head coach has been tracked by the Football Association for years.
“FA technical director John McDermott has followed Postecoglou’s career closely from Australia to Japan to Scotland and now into the Premier League and is an admirer of his work.
“McDermott is compiling an initial shortlist to succeed Gareth Southgate with the FA not ruling out the prospect of an interim manager being in charge for the Nations League ties away to the Republic of Ireland on September 7 and at home to Finland three days later.”
Reus set for MLS switch
The Daily Mail reports that former Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus could soon sign for MLS side, LA Galaxy.
The veteran German left Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season, and is free to sign for the American team, with their season under way already.
The paper writes: “LA Galaxy are closing in on a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus.
“The Dortmund legend confirmed earlier this year that he would depart the club at the end of the 2023/24 club season.
“That ended in heartbreak at Wembley in the form of a Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
“The LA Galaxy are currently third in MLS's Western Conference table and fifth in the race for the Supporters Shield with a record of 12-7-5.”
West Ham wait on Todibo
West Ham hope to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo but could be disappointed.
They have agreed terms with the French club, but Todibo is holding out for a move to Juventus.
The Evening Standard claims: “West Ham have agreed a loan deal with Nice for defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
“The deal includes the option for the Hammers to sign Todibo permanently next summer for €32 million (£26.8m).
“West Ham, however, face competition from Juventus and personal terms still need to be agreed.
“Todibo would represent a major signing for West Ham as the 24-year-old excelled in Ligue 1 last season. He made his debut for France last year and has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United.”
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