10/12/2021
Sports Gossip Friday
*10/12/2021*
Antonio Rudiger is set to become one of football's highest-paid defenders, potentially earning up to £400,000 a week if he leaves Chelsea as a free agent next summer.(Daily Mail)
Chelsea team-mates are said to be "bewildered" that the club has not offered a new contract to Cesar Azpilicueta who, like Rudiger, is free to leave in the summer.(Daily Mail)
Leeds United defender Junior Firpo says he lost his appetite for football while playing under Ronald Koeman's management at Barcelona.(Daily Mail)
Sergino Dest is keen on leaving Barcelona after losing his spot since Xavi's appointment as manager, and hopes Bayern Munich will firm up their interest in him.(Daily Mail)
Ajax have told Newcastle to "stop calling" about Marc Overmars, who has agreed a contract extension to stem rumours of him becoming director of football at St James' Park.(The Sun)
Antonio Rudiger is reported to have agreed a contract with Real Madrid and could be the first of multiple Chelsea defenders to leave the club next summer.(The Sun)
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has emerged as a possible January target for Newcastle.(The Sun)
Danny Rose has been told he is not fit enough by unhappy Watford boss Claudio Ranieri.(The Sun)
Ralf Rangnick is keen on bringing RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara to Old Trafford and the Bundesliga side are concerned about a release clause in his contract.(Daily Mirror)
Vinicius Junior says there is no point experts putting price tags on his head because he is feeling comfortable at Real Madrid and has no intention of seeking a move.(Daily Mirror)
Clement Lenglet is facing criticism from Barcelona supporters after being pictured smiling and laughing with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski after their Champions League defeat on Wednesday.(Daily Mirror)
Barcelona are reported to have placed midfielder Frenkie de Jong,
