Newcastle and Aston Villa have faced setbacks in pursuing a former Arsenal midfielder, with a rival reportedly leading the chase. The two clubs were knocked back in their attempts to sign a former Premier League midfielder.
Newcastle are looking to add a new midfielder to their squad, with Joelinton’s future at St James' Park uncertain. Jacob Ramsey joined Newcastle from Aston Villa in the summer window, and Unai Emery lost one of his best young talents at the club. Harvey Elliott’s loan move from Liverpool to Aston Villa could be terminated, which might leave Emery open to signing another midfielder in the January window.
Emery has previously worked with Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi at Arsenal, and he would like to reunite with the 26-year-old at Villa Park. However, according to Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport on 21 November, Sunderland have “overtaken” Aston Villa and Newcastle by making a “very concrete move” for Guendouzi. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has previously worked with Guendouzi at Lorient before Guendouzi’s move to Arsenal. Lazio will “consider any major offers” they receive for the Frenchman, the newspaper reports.
Guendouzi has made 57 Premier League appearances. During his time at Arsenal, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville was impressed by the midfielder.
“Guendouzi has made 57 Premier League appearances, and during his time at Arsenal, Gary Neville was impressed by the midfielder.”
Author’s summary: Sunderland reportedly leads the race for Guendouzi, while Villa and Newcastle reassess options as Guendouzi’s next destination remains unsettled, with Lazio open to offers.
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