Arsenal
are targeting Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, and Manchester United
want to freshen their attack with Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.
Arsenal are targeting Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, and Manchester United want to freshen their attack with Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.
Arsenal to appease fans with Robert Lewandowski signing
A story in the Mirror suggests that Robert Lewandowski could
soon move to Arsenal. The Polish striker said last week that he’d not be
averse to trying life in the Premier League, and although he has three
years on his contract, would be available for around £50 million. Pep Guardiola will leave Bayern Munich in the summer, and may take the opportunity to raise funds for their new manager, Carlo Ancelotti. According to the Mirror, Arsene Wenger will have more than £150 million available to spend for transfers.
Paper Round’s view: Arsene Wenger might have a vast amount to spend, but last season he had plenty more than the £8 million he used to sign Petr Cech,
and only spent a little more in the winter. He does appear to have one
major signing a year in his plans, though, so perhaps he will sacrifice
the underwhelming Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud in exchange for someone with serious talent. He certainly needs to if he ever wants to win the league again.
Robert Lewandowski: "Thierry Henry has always been my idol, especially when he played for Arsenal." #afc pic.twitter.com/bnySVk8D7U— afcstuff (@afcstuff) April 29, 2016
Manchester United chase Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United are one of the dullest sides in Europe, and
the Sun suggests that they are looking to put that right by securing
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman would cost £65
million, and rumoured new manager Jose Mourinho is apparently a fan. The paper says that Griezmann is not the only striking target for United, who are also interested in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund.
Paper Round’s view: It appears that United have conceded defeat in their hopes of taking Harry Kane
from Spurs any time soon, and are turning their attention elsewhere.
Griezmann has a release clause, which should make negotiations easier
than Ed Woodward usually finds them (though he’s managed to struggle
with release clauses before - look at Ander Herrera and Pedro), and he would provide the pace that Wayne Rooney
no longer can. United have an advantage in that there appears to be no
serious rivals for his signature, so if they can buy him, they really
should.
Antoine Griezmann scores with his first touch of the game to take @atletienglish to the top of #LaLiga #SkyFootball https://t.co/jBUXAYWMLZ— Sky Sports La Liga (@revistadelaliga) April 30, 2016
West Ham chase Alexandre Lacazette
The Daily Mail reports that West Ham are going to seal their
move to the Olympic Stadium by splashing out a record fee on Lyon’s
Alexandre Lacazette. He has recently been linked with Barcelona, but
West Ham would be able to give him far more time on the pitch. The Mail
says that while they have Andy Carroll, Enner Valencia, Emmanuel Emenike and Diafra Sakho on their books, there will be an overhaul of strikers in the summer.
Paper Round’s view: If Lacazette is offered
the chance to sign for Barcelona, it would be hard to compete, but
appealing to common sense and offering more game time is the best option
West Ham have to appeal to him. As talented as Andy Carroll is, he
cannot be relied upon to feature in most matches, and Enner Valencia and
Diafra Sakho are talented, but limited when compared with Lacazette. He
would be an upgrade on their current squad and allow them to seriously
challenge for the top four.
Various sources are reporting that Alexandre Lacazette would be open to a move to West Ham. #WHUFC pic.twitter.com/mU4xX5HXJr— West Ham Stuff ⚒ (@WestHamStuff) May 1, 2016
Quique Sanchez Flores on the edge at Watford
Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores is resigned to losing his
job at Watford, according to the Telegraph. The manager has taken
Watford to mid-table, with a win over Villa
at the weekend, and also the semi-finals of the FA Cup. However, the
Pozzo family appear to be disappointed that a bright start was not
maintained, and their enthusiasm for the manager has waned.
Paper Rounds’ view: The owners have their own
particular way of managing their clubs, and it appears to be relatively
successful. While Flores has probably done enough to deserve to keep
his job, they might have the chance to attract someone with even more
talent when the new TV deal kicks in. There’s a huge amount of money to
be made if Watford can be established as a serious London side, and
Flores has not made an unimpeachable case for him to stay.
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