{"id":537184,"date":"2019-11-25T09:05:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=537184"},"modified":"2019-11-25T09:05:14","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:05:14","slug":"transfer-rumours-samuel-umtiti-victor-wanyama-jarrod-bowen-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/11\/25\/transfer-rumours-samuel-umtiti-victor-wanyama-jarrod-bowen-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Samuel Umtiti, Victor Wanyama, Jarrod Bowen and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Word on Football’s Football Transfer News<\/a> brings you the latest transfer rumours from world football. In today’s edition, Samuel Umtiti<\/a> could be on the way out of the Camp Nou, while Celtic face a battle to bring Victor Wanyama<\/a> back. Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>, meanwhile, have Nathan Ak\u00e9<\/a> lined up as a centre-back replacement, while Newcastle United<\/a> have their sights on a Championship<\/a> star. And could Ryan Fraser<\/a> be on the move this summer?<\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Samuel Umtiti, Victor Wanyama, Jarrod Bowen<\/a>, Ryan Fraser and Nathan Ak\u00e9<\/h2>\n

Samuel Umtiti Hints at Next Club<\/h3>\n

According to Max Winters<\/a> of Mail Online<\/a>, Arsenal<\/a> could lose out to Lyon in the chase for Samuel Umtiti. The French centre-back has found himself down the pecking order at Barcelona<\/a> due to the form of Cl\u00e9ment Llenglet. Now, he is seeking greener pastures in search of first-team football. However, that football could be at his former club Lyon and he reportedly prefers the French side to the Gunners.<\/p>\n

Celtic Have Battle on Their Hands for Wanyama<\/h3>\n

If Matt Atherton of Express<\/a> is correct, Neil Lennon<\/a> can expect a transfer battle for their former star Victor Wanyama. The Scottish champions had planned to bring back their former star, but Jos\u00e9 Mourinho’s arrival could scupper that. Celtic reportedly face competition from several Premier League<\/a> clubs for his signature.<\/p>\n

Ak\u00e9 Lined Up as Vertonghen Replacement<\/h3>\n

Wayne Veysey of Football Insider<\/a> writes that Spurs have lined up Nathan Ak\u00e9 as a potential replacement for Jan Vertonghen<\/a>. The Belgian turns 33 in April, and his contract is out in the summer. The North London side want a left-sided centre-back who could also fill in at left-back; Ak\u00e9 certainly fits that description. 24-year-old Ak\u00e9 has impressed since his move to Bournemouth<\/a> in 2017, and also fills their quota of homegrown players.<\/p>\n

Newcastle Prepared to Wait for Bowen<\/h3>\n

Newcastle have long been admirers of Hull City’s Jarrod Bowen; the 22-year-old English attacker scored 22 goals in the Championship last season, and looks all the more electric this campaign. According to Clive Hetherington of Daily Star<\/a>, Steve Bruce<\/a> is keen to bring Bowen to St. James’ Park, but may wait until the season ends. The Englishman’s contract ends next summer, but the Yorkshire side have the option to extend it by a year. The Tigers will no doubt be desperate to keep hold of their \u00a320million-rated attacker.<\/p>\n

Fraser ‘Keeping Options Open’<\/h3>\n

Gareth Bicknell of the Mirror<\/a> reports that Ryan Fraser is ‘keeping his options open’ over a potential summer move. The Scottish winger is out of contract in the summer, and counts Liverpool<\/a> and Arsenal among his admirers. After providing 14 assists in the Premier League last year – second only to Eden Hazard<\/a> – he is a wanted man. Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants him to provide depth for their destructive front three. However, he could yet choose to extend his stay with the Cherries.<\/p>\n

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