Football rumours: Raheem Sterling offered to Aston Villa
What the papers say
Raheem Sterling has reportedly been offered to Aston Villa after Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca informed the winger he was surplus to requirements. According to the Daily Mirror, Villa fielded a call this week asking if they would be interested, however boss Unai Emery is said to be unsure of how the 29-year-old would be utilised in his squad.
The Daily Mail reports Leicester have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace on a deal for forward Jordan Ayew. An offer worth about £4million was supposedly rejected last week, but terms are said to have been reached on a contract worth £8m.
And The Sun says Arsenal and Real Sociedad have agreed on a £32.6m deal to bring Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino to the Gunners.
Social media round-up
⚠️ As reported in our Transfer Update show yesterday and a few minutes ago, @RealSociedad is also pushing to sign Mats #Hummels as a free agent ✔️
RCD Mallorca and Brighton also keen to sign the 35 y/o World Cup Winner.
Decision soon. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/1LnYcckTRh
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 22, 2024
🚨🔴⚪️ Gustavo Nunes to Brentford, here we go! Deal in place for 2005 born Brazilian winger to join from Gremio.
€12m fixed fee plus 20% sell-on clause to the Brazilian club.
Medical tests booked. 🇧🇷
Brentford are signing Sepp van der Berg AND Gustavo Nunes. 🧨🐝 pic.twitter.com/JGIfKdyu2d
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2024
Players to watch
Ashley Phillips: The Athletic reports the 19-year-old defender is set to join Stoke on loan.
Reinier: Portuguese outlet O Globo says Norwich City have entered the race for the Real Madrid midfielder.