Chelsea monitor Aaron Ramsdale transfer, four Manchester United players in bust-up after Brighton defeat

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is being monitored by Bayern Munich and Chelsea after he was dropped by Mikel Arteta on the weekend. Elsewhere at Manchester United, there are concerns over the influence of Erik ten Hag’s agent, while four players are said to have had a bust-up after the Brighton loss. Also, could Arsenal sign the ‘new Jude Bellingham'?

 

Bayern and Chelsea monitor Ramsdale

Bayern Munich and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Aaron Ramsdale’s situation at Arsenal after Mikel Arteta dropped the goalkeeper in favour of David Raya on Sunday, the Daily Mail reports. Raya made his Arsenal debut in the 1-0 win at Everton, with the decision raising questions about Arteta’s long-term plans for both goalkeepers. Upon signing Raya, Arteta had stressed he does not have a number one in any position.

 

The Mail adds: “Nevertheless, Ramsdale’s situation is already interesting a number of teams, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich among those understood to be keeping abreast of developments amid a sense that Raya was likely to overtake the England international at some stage this season following his initial loan arrival from Brentford.

 

“Chelsea signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton in the summer but remain open to strengthening their goalkeeping options while it is no secret that Bayern are looking for a long-term successor to Manuel Neuer - who turns 38 in March.”

 

Man Utd’s four-man bust-up

Four Manchester United players were involved in a “bust-up” after the home defeat to Brighton on Saturday, The Sun reports. A 3-1 loss added to Ten Hag’s woes at United, and amid Gary Neville’s claim there could be “bugs” creating “discomfort” inside the dressing room, a furious confrontation is said to have broken out at Old Trafford.

 

The Sun writes: “SunSport can reveal captain Bruno Fernandes confronted fellow midfielder Scott McTominay after United’s third defeat in four games. “While centre-back pairing Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof also lost it with each other following a calamitous defensive display.”

 

Man Utd’s Ten Hag agents concerns

Members of staff at Manchester United are concerned with the growing influence of Erik ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos, the Daily Mail adds. Vos’ Sport Entertainment Group are said to have the become the go-to agency for transfers at United, with other agents also said to be unhappy.

 

The Mail adds: “SEG worked on player sales and signings during a busy window which saw United spend £178million on four new arrivals, with Vos a regular visitor to Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training ground. Their work included:

 

"Representing Rasmus Hojlund during his £72m move from Atalanta, with the Danish striker joining the company the month before signing for United.

 

"Acting for United in negotiations over the loan signing of Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina in a deal which gives them the option to sign the Moroccan international permanently at the end of the season.

"Selling United midfield player Zidane Iqbal to Utrecht in June just two months after the 20-year-old had joined the agency from rivals CAA Base.”

 

Arsenal want ‘new Bellingham’

Arsenal are considering a move for English teenage star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, The Sun reports. Bynoe-Gittens, 18, left Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund in 2020 and has been compared to Jude Bellingham after making his breakthrough with the German side in 2021-22. 

 

The Sun adds: “Since then, he has racked up 25 appearances for the German giants, contributing three goals and one assist. Left winger Bynoe-Gittens also earned his first cap for England's U21s last week, assisting Cole Palmer's strike in a 3-0 win over Luxembourg.”