“Chances are 50/50” – Player says he’s ‘ready’ for transfer as Newcastle United circle
Newcastle United are in the running to sign Royal Antwerp’s Mahamadou Doumbia this summer.
reported the Magpies have turned their attention towards the 21-year-old. On August 3rd, the midfielder confirmed Newcastle are one of the clubs who have shown interest.
Saturday’s edition of Gazet van Antwerpen, a newspaper local to the Belgian club, have interviewed the Malian to discuss his future. With Newcastle among those keen, the possibility of Doumbia changing clubs in this window isn’t ruled out.
The newspaper asked him to rate the chances of him leaving the Jupiler Pro League side in the next two weeks.
Responding to that, he said: “I don’t know. If I had to give a score out of a hundred, the chances are 50/50.”
Gazet van Antwerpen immediately mentioned Newcastle, Eintracht Frankfurt and Sevilla, who made an inadequate offer at the start of this window.
They add Eddie Howe’s side and Eintracht Frankfurt are both eyeing a move for him this summer.
On these two clubs, Doumbia explained: “If it comes to a transfer, I’ll be ready.”
Although the Malian is willing to change clubs, he doesn’t want to be lose focus of
Saturday’s edition of Gazet van Antwerpen, a newspaper local to the Belgian club, have interviewed the Malian
Tottenham now ready to launch game-changing move for Eze’s England rival
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Tom Cunningham
With Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal continuing to do battle over Eberechi Eze’s signature, the Lilywhites have reportedly set their sights on an impressive alternative who is fighting with the Crystal Palace star for an England place.
Latest on Tottenham’s Eze pursuit
With the Premier League season now underway, Spurs have just two weeks to strengthen Thomas Frank’s side. So far, the North London club have welcomed Joao Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, with the latter particularly impressing against Paris Saint-Germain. Following the news that James Maddison is likely to miss the majority of the campaign, however, they must return to the transfer market to welcome one last star.
The Crystal Palace star has been the subject of a transfer battle between both Tottenham and Arsenal this summer, but it now looks as though it is the Lilywhites who are in pole position ahead of their North London rivals.
As Fabrizio Romano reported, Tottenham are preparing formal talks with Palace over a move to sign Eze and the player himself is now keen on the move. But even as all signs point towards Frank’s side, those in North London are still reportedly considering an alternative option.
Tottenham ready to make Rogers move
According to The Daily Mail, Tottenham are now ready to make their move for Morgan Rogers if Aston Villa open the exit door amid their PSR struggles this summer. The England midfielder is seen as a game-changing signing in North London, but whether the Villans intend to sell their star man may well be another question entirely.
PL stats 24/25
Eze
Rogers
Minutes
2,588
3,114
Goals
8
8
Assists
8
10
Key Passes
58
51
In terms of Eze alternatives, Rogers should sit top of Spurs’ shortlist if they are beaten to the Palace star’s signature by Arsenal. The Aston Villa midfielder went stride for stride with his England teammate last season and even outperformed him in total output.
Villa boss Unai Emery is well aware of the talent that he has on his hands too, having previously told reporters: “He is a player. He is intelligent. He understands football. When we analysed and we signed him, it was because we analysed his ability to adapt quickly to our structure.”
Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers
With a matter of weeks left until the transfer window slams shut, Rogers could yet emerge as one to keep an eye on.
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Saturday’s edition of Gazet van Antwerpen, a newspaper local to the Belgian club, have interviewed the Malian
