Football rumours: Arsenal could sell striker to raise cash for Declan Rice

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023 - 08:08

By PA Sport Staff

What the papers say

League leaders Arsenal are hoping to bolster their ranks with West Ham captain Declan Rice. The midfielder is valued around £100 million (€112 million) and the Gunners are likely to sell American-born striker Folarin Balogun, who is on loan at French side Reims, according to Metro.

Releasing Balogun for his £40 million asking price could free up money to sign England international Rice.

Middlesbrough v Derby County – Sky Bet Championship – Riverside Stadium — Folarin Balogun, on loan at Reims, could be set for a move (Richard Sellers, PA)

Chelsea have decided against turning to former Spain manager Luis Enrique but will look towards ex-PSG and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, the Telegraph reports.

This opens the door for Enrique to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham, according to the Express.

Manchester United are preparing to offload several players this summer to sign Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Eric Bailly and Alex Telles could all be up for sale, the Daily Mail reports.

Manchester City have been dealt a blow with Portuguese winger Rafael Leao confirming he wants to stay at AC Milan rather than move to the Etihad, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Social media round-up

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Players to watch

Ryan Gravenberch: The 20-year-old Bayern Munich prospect could be on the move to Liverpool as the Reds hope to inject some youth into their ageing midfield, according to FourFourTwo.

Manchester City v Aston Villa – Premier League – Etihad Stadium — Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan is deciding whether he will go to Spain or remain at Manchester City. (Martin Rickett, PA)

Ilkay Gundogan: The 32-year-old Manchester City midfielder is weighing up if his body can handle another rigorous season in England with Barcelona interested in signing the veteran.