AS Saint-Etienne : Transfers – Koundé, Pogba, Griezmann, Monaco, Lacazette, the 14 transfer window information that you missed on Saturday July 31 | ASSE News

CHELSEA MOVES FOR KOUNDÉ

The Blues have set their sights on the French international and are working to achieve their ends. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is looking for a solution to convince Sevilla FC to cede Jules Koundé to him. Kurt Zouma could be part of a deal between the two clubs but London leaders will remain determined even if the former Stéphanois does not agree.

• Our opinion : Zouma preferring to join West Ham, Chelsea will have to spend a large sum.

BOADU VERY CLOSE TO MONACO …

In the pipes for several days, the transfer of the young Dutch striker to the Principality is completed. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, AS Monaco has reached an agreement with AZ Alkmaar as well as with Mino Raiola, Myron Boadu’s agent. The 20-year-old international Oranje was also courted by Nice.

• Our opinion : A nice blow for the ASM which is recovering its habits.

… JEAN LUCAS ALSO

The Rocher club is unleashed. While Myron Boadu arrives at AS Monaco from AZ Alkmaar, so does Jean Lucas. According to Foot Mercato and journalist Saber Desfarges, OL and ASM have found common ground for the transfer of the 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder who arrived at Les Gones in the summer of 2019.

• Our opinion : A bet for ASM because the player failed to win in Lyon.

BRUNO GUIMARAES ON ARSENAL’S TABLETS …

Currently present in Tokyo where he plays the Olympics, Bruno Guimares caught the eye of the Gunners. According to Globo Esporte, Arsenal are won over by the profile of the Brazilian midfielder and could put € 30million on the table to sign him. However, OL would claim 40 million for their 23-year-old player whose contract runs until 2024.

• Our opinion : A possible interesting sale in sight for Lyon who had recruited the player against 20 million a year and a half ago.

… WHO OFFERS LACAZETTE TO INTER IN EXCHANGE FOR LAUTARO MARTINEZ

The Gunners are determined to seriously strengthen this summer. After breaking the piggy bank for Ben White, Arsenal are now thinking about their attack. According to The Athletic, the London club wants to recruit Lautaro Martinez and put Alexandre Lacazette in the balance to try to convince Inter. However, the Nerazzurri refused the offer. Discussions continue.

• Our opinion : A deal that appears complicated because Lacazette will have to give his agreement.

POGBA NEGOTIATES WITH PSG AND MANCHESTER UNITED

Manchester United have not given up on extending Paul Pogba’s contract, which expires next year. Sky Sports indicates that negotiations are continuing between the Mancunian club and representatives of the French community. At the same time, the 2018 world champion is still courted by PSG and Leonardo is chatting with his agent Mino Raiola. The capital club is even preparing an offer for the next few days.

• Our opinion : The usual double game of Pogba and his representative.

THE BARÇA NOW READY TO KEEP GRIEZMANN AND COUTINHO

The Blaugrana are reviewing their position. If Barca are facing enormous financial difficulties and wanted to fill their coffers by ceding Antoine Griezmann and / or Coutinho this summer, they lack serious suitors. Faced with the reality of the market, the Catalan leaders have decided to count on their two stars for the coming season according to Mundo Deportivo. However, they still hope to receive convincing proposals.

• Our opinion : A simple Barça posture so as not to have to sell off his players too much.

BOTTOM LEEDS ON TRAORÉ

The Peacocks keep the appetite. Even if they have already recruited several players, the leaders of Leeds wish to afford Adama Traoré according to the journalist Nicolo Schira. The Spain international winger has been offered a contract until 2026. According to Duncan Castles of the Sunday Times, Leeds are even offering Wolverhampton € 35million for their 25-year-old.

• Our opinion : Faced with this amount, Wolverhampton will certainly give in.

BALDÉ JOINS TROYES

It was expected, it is now official. ESTAC announced the arrival of Mama Baldé from Dijon. The 25-year-old Bissau-Guinean international striker signed a contract until 2025 with the promoted to L1. He signed 7 goals in 29 league appearances for DFCO last season. The Public Good mentions a transfer fee of 3.5 million euros.

• Our opinion : A solid reinforcement for ESTAC.

BENEDETTO MOVES AWAY FROM SAO PAULO

The Brazilian track is getting colder for the OM striker. While the Marseille club seemed to have found common ground with Sao Paulo FC for the transfer of Dario Benedetto, negotiations between the Argentine center-forward and the Brazilian leaders have failed according to TNT Sports. The 31-year-old’s salary demands are said to be too high.

• Our opinion : Bad news for the leaders of Marseille.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN ASTON VILLA AND LEVERKUSEN FOR BAILEY

Things are moving at the Villans. Aston Villa have announced that they have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Leon Bailey. An amount of 35 million euros is mentioned. The 23-year-old Jamaican winger must now validate the terms of his contract and undergo his medical examination with the English club

• Our opinion : This certainly announces the departure of star Jack Grealish for Manchester City against 117 million euros.

BEAUTIFUL SUITANTS FOR GOURNA-DOUATH

The young Green seems to unleash passions. According to RMC Sport, Lucas Gourna-Douath is preparing to extend his contract with Saint-Etienne until 2025 against 2023 currently. However, the 17-year-old midfielder is very appealing to Atalanta who are ready to stake 10 million euros. Not enough to convince ASSE who knows Leverkusen, Dortmund but also Chelsea interested. Despite everything, the Greens could crack and accept a transfer if the player remains on loan for one more season.

• Our opinion : The Greens need to fill their boxes and should not resist very long.

BORDEAUX WAITING FOR MENSAH

The Girondins are busy. According to The team, Bordeaux found common ground with RB Salzburg for the arrival on loan with option to buy Gideon Mensah. The 23-year-old Ghanaian international left-back returns from a loan to Vitoria Guimaraes. However, the club now chaired by Gérard Lopez must also recruit Ricardo Mangas, another left-back, from Boavista.

• Our opinion : A curious choice for the Girondins who have other needs.

LILLE INSISTS ON RAJKOVIC, ANGRY REIMS

Always in search of a goalkeeper, the Mastiffs do not let go of the Serbian international. The tracks leading to the Parisians Areola and Rico did not give anything as for the Romain Olsen then the champions of France try to convince Reims to lend them Predrag Rajkovic according to The team. The Champagne club demanded a purchase option of 10 million euros and refused to recover the northern goalkeeper Leo Jardim who is expected to compete in the Champions Trophy. RMC Sport adds that Reims did not appreciate this offensive and plans to seize Fifa.

• Our opinion : Reims has no interest in relinquishing its number 1 goalkeeper one week before the resumption of the championship.