PSV make Ibrahima Sangare transfer decision as Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham target £32.5m deal

Ibrahima Sangare was linked with a transfer to the Premier League last summer before signing a new contract with PSV Eindhoven

Sam Hill Trends Writer

20:30, 24 Mar 2023

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with a move for PSV star Ibrahima Sangare ahead of the summer transfer window. The Dutch outfit are said to be prepared to cash in on the Ivorian midfielder despite him only signing a new contract last summer.

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The Blues considered making a move to sign Sangare last summer as they saw a move for Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez knocked back late in the transfer window. The Gunners are expected to strengthen in midfield ahead of next season, but are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice, football.london understands.

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Tottenham signed Yves Bissouma to join Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield last summer, but a new holding midfielder may be on the club's agenda again this summer, depending on who is in charge at the club.

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Antonio Conte's future remains uncertain after an explosive press conference following the 3-3 draw against Southampton - with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann emerging as a potential replacement.

According to 90min, Sangare's representatives have spoken with a number of Premier League clubs to alert them of his potential availability this summer. West Ham have been touted as suitors as they prepare for the departure of Rice - with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all linked with the England international - but Sangare is understood to be looking for a move to a bigger side.

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The report states that the 25-year-old has plenty of suitors from towards the top of the Premier League. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are all known admirers of Sangare and have been alerted by his agents.

Sangare's current deal - which was signed last summer to deter transfer interest - includes a €37million (£32.5million) release clause, with the player now ready to test himself in the Premier League. PSV are thought to be open to cashing in on the Ivorian midfielder while his value remains as high as possible.

Sangare represents a cheap alternative to Rice for Arsenal, whilst Chelsea are looking for a perfect partner for Enzo Fernandez in midfield given N'Golo Kante's struggles with injuries this season.

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Meanwhile, Tottenham may be looking to rebuild their squad this summer but a lot depends on Conte's future at the club.

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