Football rumours: Barcelona and Inter Milan consider Enzo Fernandez swoop
What the papers say
Barcelona and Inter Milan are both considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, the Sun reports. The 23-year-old Argentina international’s future at Stamford Bridge looks increasingly unclear, but Fernandez is reportedly determined to fight for his place in the side.
Tottenham will trigger a one-year option to extend captain Son Heung-Min’s contract, according to the Telegraph. The South Korea star signed his latest deal in 2021, and it is due to expire next summer. Son joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 in a £22million deal.
Edu could take up a role with a network of clubs controlled by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis after stepping down as Arsenal sporting director, according to several reports.
Social media round-up
🚨🔵 Chelsea do not consider Benoit Badiashile a player for sale, as he’s highly thought of at Stamford Bridge.
He is considered part of the long-term project at Chelsea and everyone at the club strongly believes he has a bright future at the club. pic.twitter.com/2cXNEQvGnu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 4, 2024
🚨🆕 Sebastian #Hoeneß does not rule out staying beyond this season. He fully identifies with the club and the fans. However, his decision to stay largely depends on whether VfB Stuttgart’s squad will be competitive.
His contract with #VfB runs until 2027, with a release clause… pic.twitter.com/9ystYoekr7
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 4, 2024
Players to watch
Morgan Rogers: Aston Villa are close to agreeing a new deal with the 22-year-old, according to Football Insider. The attacker is in line for a bumper payday as a reward for his stellar form in recent weeks.
Alexander Isak: Arsenal are eyeing the Newcastle forward as their top transfer target come January, Teamtalk reports. But the Magpies could demand a £100million fee to let the Sweden international go.