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Chelsea failed to dump Giroud

Oct 06, 2020

Latest reports say that Chelsea TRIED to offer Olivier Giroud to Barcelona towards the end of the transfer window, for just 5 million euros. 

Barca are said to be long-time admirers of Giroud, and were open to a deal. 

However, the Catalan giants opted to turn down the offer, as they were trying to close a deal for Lyon's Memphis Depay, which ultimately FAILED to happen. 

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Simeone fumes over Partey departure

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is reportedly FUMING, after the club sold Thomas Partey to Arsenal. 

Spanish reports said the last-minute deal caught Simeone by surprise, bcoz he was certain that the midfielder would stay at the club. 

The Ghanaian joined Arsenal after the Gunners agreed to pay his 45 million pound release clause.
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Reds, Red Devils may fight for Sancho next year

Liverpool and Manchester United will renew their interest in Jadon Sancho next summer.

United were strongly linked with the Borussia Dortmund winger thorughout the just-ended transfer window, but struggled to reach a deal. 

Liverpool ALSO wanted to sign Sancho this year, but ended their interest due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  
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