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Will he or won’t he? That is the question on the lips of every Manchester United supporter as the chase for Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong threatens to descend into a full-blown,
summer-long saga to rival those of Wesley Sneijder, Toni Kroos or Cesc Fabregas. But if De Jong _does _arrive at Old Trafford, he is unlikely to be the only La Liga import adapting to new –
and dramatically colder – surroundings in 2022/23. CLEMENT LENGLET – BARCELONA Let’s start with the most obvious. And the most likely. After a phone call with Antonio Conte, France
international Lenglet has been chosen – well, admittedly by default with so many other targets proving unattainable – to fill the left-sided centre-half role in Tottenham’s three-man
backline. He will join initially on a season long loan deal. And Spurs are hoping to tie up the loose ends before jetting out for a pre-season tour in Asia this weekend. And if he can
rediscover the form that saw Barcelona splash out £32 million on him, a defence of Lenglet, Eric Dier and Cristian Romero could give any strikeforce in the Premier League a run for it’s
money. MEMPHIS DEPAY – BARCELONA The flying Dutchman started last season as Barcelona’s most high-profile forward. He ended it behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres and a
revitalised Ousmane Dembele in Xavi Hernandez’s pecking order. How quickly things change. With Ansu Fati returning and with Raphinha potentially on his way, Depay is starting to feel like
the odd one out at the Camp Nou. Sport believe that Arsenal may be willing to overlook the Dutchman’s forgettable stint at Manchester United and offer him a second stab at the Premier
League. RAUL DE TOMAS – ESPANYOL While Arsenal’s interest in Depay is very much in the rumour stage, we know for a _fact_ that Raul de Tomas has admirers in the Gunners boardroom. “Arsenal
called for Raul de Tomas,” Espanyol director Jose Maria Duran admitted in January. “But we didn’t even want to talk. We won’t let him go now, no way. His release clause is 75m euros (£60m).”
MORE ARSENAL STORIES Selling the hard-working, penalty-box poaching Spain international midway through the season – with survival far from certain – was not something Espanyol were willing
to countenance. SuperDeporte, however, believe that a bid in the region of just £20 million could do the trick this time around. And, despite landing Gabriel Jesus while tying down Eddie
Nketiah, Mikel Arteta would still benefit from one more number nine. BORJA IGLESIAS – REAL BETIS Real Betis’ most expensive acquisition since the world-record deal brought took Denilson to
Andalusia in 1998, Iglesias has taken his sweet time but is finally beginning to pay back his eye-watering price-tag. His 19 goals helped Manuel Pellegrini’s side secure Europa League
qualification and the Copa del Rey trophy. According to AS, long-time admirers West Ham United made an enquiry in June. David Moyes still hasn’t managed to sign a new striker since Sebastien
Haller left for Ajax in January 2021; Though, it must be said, that is not for a lack of trying. ALEX MORENO – REAL BETIS El Desmarque reported last month that Fulham were closing in on the
swashbuckling left-back after submitting an £8 million bid. What’s more, Moreno shares an agent with Craven Cottage talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic. Things have gone a little quiet since then
with Real Betis holding out for a larger fee and, at 29, Moreno is not exactly a signing with the long-term in mind. Fulham have shown a willingness to put their money where their mouth is
this summer, however. And, with ten goals and assists to his name last season, Moreno is one of Europe’s most potent full-backs. JULES KOUNDE – SEVILLA Earlier this week, Sevilla’s
near-mythical sporting director Monchi confirmed that two unnamed Premier League had enquired about perhaps Europe’s most coveted young central defender. Assuming Chelsea are one of those,
could Newcastle United be the other? According to Mundo Deportivo, the nouveau-riche Tynesiders are willing to pay a club-record £60 million for Kounde. A massive fee, yes, but with added
value for money. Kounde, at 23, is only going to get better in the years to come. ARNAUT DANJUMA – VILLARREAL The former Bournemouth winger’s agent admitted this week that a move to West Ham
is ‘very unlikely’. The Londoners have failed to agree personal terms. But they are far from the _only_ English-based side with their sights firmly fixed on a versatile, ever-improving
attacker who scored 16 goals in 34 games last season, firing Villarreal to within touching distance of the Champions League final. Danjuma would come £15 million cheaper than Newcastle’s top
target, Moussa Diaby, for instance..