Big clubs continue to scoop up young teenage talent from around the world, with Liverpool set to sign 16-year-old Alvin Ayman from Wolves and Manchester United adding 18-year-old Sekou Kone from Guidars FC in Mali to their youth ranks. Despite transfer rumors, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered assurances to defender Joe Gomez regarding his future at the club. Slot expects Gomez to stay, citing his hard work and progress in training.
Manchester City has confirmed the return of Ilkay Gündogan with a one-year deal, with Gündogan expressing his ambition to continue competing at the highest level. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has indicated that he will resume contract talks after the transfer window closes next week. And Eddie Howe of Newcastle has expressed his desire for Kieran Trippier to stay at the club amidst transfer rumors linking him to Everton.
In Wales, Craig Bellamy has appointed Andrew Crofts and James Rowberry as assistant coaches, while Mikel Arteta plays down talk of transfers involving Mikel Merino and Eddie Nketiah. Brighton’s Fabian Hürzeler, the Premier League’s youngest manager, leans on experiences from other coaches like Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola as he prepares for upcoming matches.
Overall, the transfer market remains active with clubs making moves to strengthen their squads while managers navigate through uncertainties and prepare for the upcoming season.
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