{"id":1093990,"date":"2019-06-16T21:11:52","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T20:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1093990"},"modified":"2019-06-17T09:58:05","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T08:58:05","slug":"gossip-key-stats-facts-and-quotes-behind-the-latest-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/gossip-key-stats-facts-and-quotes-behind-the-latest-transfer-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ndombele confirms Spurs interest: Key stats, facts & quotes behind latest transfer news"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eden Hazard’s move to Real Madrid has seen the 2019 summer transfer window ramp up another notch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The serious money is now being thrown around, with a number of Europe’s top clubs looking to strengthen, be it for a title challenge, a tilt for European glory or a return to the Champions League.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/audioboom.com\/posts\/7284737-it-s-time-to-talk-about-a-potential-bernard-or-silva<\/p>\n

Just below them, a whole host of clubs in each of the top leagues are looking to break their division’s established elite and enter that select group themselves.<\/p>\n

Here at Squawka, we’ve compiled a list of the hottest transfer rumours in football right now and graded how likely they are to happen.<\/p>\n

Read on for the key stats, facts and quotes behind this week’s transfer news.<\/p>\n

1. Jan Oblak to replace De Gea at Man Utd? The story in five key facts…
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  • David de Gea has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • His place at Old Trafford is under question after a season of errors.<\/li>\n
  • ESPN<\/a> believe Jan Oblak is seeking a move to Man Utd.<\/li>\n
  • Oblak only signed a new contract with Atletico in April.<\/li>\n
  • But the ‘keeper is a boyhood United fan and wants a club which will fulfil his ambitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    I signed a new contract, but that does not change anything. I will stay at Atletico as long as their ambitions match mine. And some people might think their ambitions have lowered, as big players have left.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Oblak on his Atletico Madrid future (June, 2019<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Key stat: <\/strong>Oblak kept more clean sheets (20) than any other La Liga goalkeeper during 2018\/19.<\/p>\n

    Could it happen? <\/strong>For this one to go through, a lot of parts would have to move first. To start with, United would have to agree a deal to sell De Gea, one of the last bastions of strength from Sir Alex Ferguson’s era at Old Trafford. After that, whether or not he wants the move, Atletico Madrid would then have to agree to sell Oblak. The fees these two goalkeepers would move for could be astronomical. But if Oblak wants the move and United make the offer, it’s hard to imagine Atletico being able to do anything to stop this one happening.<\/p>\n

    2. Tanguy Ndombele to join Spurs? The story in five key facts…
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    • Ndombele played a key role in Lyon’s third-placed Ligue 1 finish.<\/li>\n
    • His impressive Champions League form also has him on the radar of European giants.<\/li>\n
    • Man City and Barcelona have been linked with the midfielder.<\/li>\n
    • The Guardian<\/a> believe Spurs are in the race for Ndombele, who’s interested in the move.<\/li>\n
    • His \u00a366.6m price tag could be a sticking point for Daniel Levy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key stat:<\/strong> Ndombele recorded the most take-ons, fouls won, tackles won and passes into the final third for Lyon in the 2018\/19 Ligue 1 season.<\/p>\n

      They are a big club like many others. Which player would not be interested in a big club?<\/em><\/p>\n

      Ndombele to Telefoot<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Could it happen? <\/strong>Ndombele is an ambitious player seeking a bigger challenge, Spurs are a club looking to dip back into the transfer market build on their 2018\/19 Champions League final. This one makes total sense on paper, especially given Spurs’ need to replace the likes of Moussa Dembele and Victor Wanyama, whose influence has waned due to injury. Daniel Levy will have to go up against some real European heavyweights to seal Ndombele’s transfer and the huge fee could put him off. But if Spurs are to build on their Madrid showpiece, this is the sort of transfer they must make happen.<\/p>\n