London calling
Arsenal have been heavily linked with Real Madrid star Rodrygo, but Tottenham could snatch him from under their nose, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
After struggling to break into Real Madrid’s starting XI last term, Rodrygo’s future has become uncertain at the Bernabeu.
He hasn’t made it public that he wants to leave, but the fierce competition for the first team spot in the attack could force him to leave to play regularly next season, especially since the World Cup is set to take place next summer.
Rodrygo is a versatile forward and can play anywhere across the frontline. He has proven his worth at the highest level and would be a great coup for Tottenham to replace Son should they purchase him.
However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually manages to lure him away from the Bernabeu before the end of this transfer window.
Partey’s new club
Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey is set to join Spanish giants Villarreal, according to transfer guru David Ornstein.
The midfielder will reportedly sign a two-year deal with Champions League football being an important factor.
Keeping his head Down
The emergence of Max Dowman has also been one of the surprises of the tour.
The Hale End teenager’s name was met wildly by fans whenever it was mentioned by the stadium announcers in Singapore and Hong Kong, a reception similar to Gyokeres.
Arteta understands the clamour for him to now be involved next term, and appreciates he will have to take the noise from fans if he is not given his Prem debut sooner rather than later.
SunSport understands the data Dowman produced for the youth teams last term matched that of several first-team stars, and that he has earned his chance to make the step up.
Dowman’s impressive performances off the bench against AC Milan, Newcastle and Tottenham have only reinforced this view, but Arteta will also wary of pushing him too much too soon.
Hav that
Kai Havertz was brilliantly skinned by Cristian Romero during Arsenal’s friendly defeat to Tottenham.
But it was Djed Spence that ended up feeling the brunt of the incident.
Watch it here.
