With recent events having reminded us of the need to tackle the climate emergency, this transfer window is doing its bit by constantly recycling rumours about the same players and the same putative moves. The latest compostable Frenkie de Jong story is that should the Barcelona midfielder move anywhere at all – and he wants to stay put – Bayern Munich or Chelsea, rather than longtime suitors Manchester United, would be his preferred destination. Spanish outlet Sport describes the serial Bundesliga champions as “a club that aspires to everything and a city with all the attractions”.
Talking of Barcelona and their oddly capacious transfer wallet, Xavi Hernández’s side could be bolstered by Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilón if they cannot secure a deal for the Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso. The Arsenal defender William Saliba is also in their sights if they don’t win the race to sign Sevilla’s Jules Koundé. It’s a tough life being as poor as them – no wonder they wanted that Super League.
