Man City agree record Anderson deal! | Arsenal enquire about Guimaraes | Spurs could get both Tonali and Fernandes | Chelsea close to completing deal for 'Serie A's best defender'
Transfer TalkSummary
Elliot Anderson's transfer to Manchester City for a record fee of £116 million is confirmed, making him the most expensive British player ever, surpassing Jude Bellingham's previous record. Analysts suggest that this fee reflects inflation in the football market since Declan Rice's transfer to Arsenal three years ago. Anderson, known for his versatility and strong performances, is expected to significantly bolster City's midfield alongside Rodri.
In other transfer news, Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United is reportedly attracting interest from Arsenal, although Newcastle is firm in its stance not to sell the player, who is under contract until 2028. The club is also facing challenges with the potential departures of other key players, including Sandro Tonali, which could have a detrimental impact on their squad.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa is reportedly interested in signing Emerson Royal as a backup for Matty Cash, although this move has raised eyebrows given Emerson's mixed performance history at Tottenham. Villa is also linked with Morgan Rodgers, with the club stating they do not wish to sell the promising player, despite interest from other teams. Leeds United is looking to strengthen its squad with potential signings including Harry Wilson and Shea Charles, as they aim to solidify their position in the Premier League following their recent promotion.
Show Notes
Pete Graves and Sam Tighe bring you an emergency section of the podcast to reflect on Manchester City agreeing a record deal for Elliot Anderson and the news that Arsenal have made enquiries about signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. Then, normal service is resumed as Dharmesh Sheth is joined by The Sun's Jack Rosser, ESPN's Sam Tighe and Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge to discuss Roberto De Zerbi's plans to rebuild Tottenham Hotspur's midfield with the club targeting deals for both Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes. Plus, Xabi Alonso is set to complete this first signing as Chelsea manager, bringing in Marco Palestra from Atalanta. The right-back was named Serie A's defender of the season last term. Plus, the future of Jarrod Bowen is discussed with Everton and David Moyes making enquiries about signing the winger. •You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink
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