The latest transfer rumors and news from Wednesday’s newspapers have brought several intriguing developments to light. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal has made an approach for Girona winger Viktor Tsyhankov, with AC Milan and Tottenham also showing interest in the player. Meanwhile, PSG is refusing to pay Kylian Mbappe £70m that they owe him following his move to Real Madrid.
In other news, Manchester United staff who do not work directly with the first team will no longer be allowed to eat in the canteen at Carrington as part of Jim Ratcliffe’s overhaul of the club. The Sun reports that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is set for talks with new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on his future, with Real Madrid only interested in signing him on a free transfer or another season-long loan.
French police are linking the robbery of Yves Bissouma with a near-identical attack on American tennis player Sebastian Korda. The Guardian reports that Bruno Fernandes is pushing for a new contract that would put him in the top pay bracket at Manchester United. West Ham is reportedly trying to derail Bayer Leverkusen’s attempt to sign Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia.
Manchester United’s £51m bid for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves has been rejected, and they will need to dramatically increase their offer to land him. Their summer transfer plans are reportedly being hindered by Newcastle’s reluctance to release Dan Ashworth, who is on gardening leave. Lastly, the Daily Telegraph reports that Wolves’ proposal to axe VAR is set to be voted down at the Premier League AGM.
