As we discuss whether Bastian Schweinsteiger’s “last club in Europe” comments could mean a move to the United States (or Canada... or China), how about some rumors about an American making a move in Europe?
The Stoke Sentinel claims Mark Hughes is interested in bringing Christian Pulisic on loan from Borussia Dortmund, which would conveniently for USMNT fans put the youngsters in direct contact with veteran leader Geoff Cameron.
BVB boss Thomas Tuchel used Pulisic often toward the end of last season, and the six-times capped 17-year-old scored two goals in 12 matches for the German giants.
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Stoke has plenty of talent in attack with Bojan Krkic, Xherdan Shaqiri, and others, and we’re not sure Tuchel would want Pulisic going to a place where he wouldn’t start regularly. He could have that at Dortmund.
Pulisic has also been linked with Red Bull Leipzig, Liverpool, and CSKA Moscow in recent weeks. A Champions League or Europa League club could be more intriguing to Dortmund, who have added a load of attacking talent since Pulisic burst onto the scene last season. Those additions -- Mario Gotze, Ousmane Dembele, and Andre Schurrle -- would’ve affected Pulisic’s status in the food chain (no shame at all, either).
We told you last night that Phil Jones remains in Jose Mourinho’s plans, and the London Evening Standard says Jones will not wind up at Arsenal, regardless of the interest or wallet of Arsene Wenger.
That’s because longtime rival Mourinho has no interest in helping out Wenger, and also sees a chance for the out-of-favor center back to have a future at Old Trafford.
Jones is behind Daley Blind, Chris Smalling, and Eric Bailly amongst others at United. Southampton’s Jose Fonte could be arriving soon. Will Jones really stay?
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will be without Eliaquim Mangala and Samir Nasri, according to reports. Mangala is being targeted for a loan by Napoli, who is also trying to hold onto Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly ($80 million). Several outlets continue to play with the idea that Nasri could head to Besiktas.