With time running out before the transfer window snaps shut for four months, Monaco are poised to make their most notable coup of the summer...
Rumours linking Barcelona and Iceland star Eidur Gudjohnsen with a move to Monaco have been circulating for several weeks. However, yesterday L’Equipe broke the news that a deal might be nearing completion and the Paris-based sportspaper has now confirmed that a deal is close to fruition.
The report hints that Gudjohnsen, who would most likely be used as a forward player in the principality as opposed to the midfield role he often took up with Barca, wants to leave the Catalan giants in order to receive more playing time, something the soon-to-be 31-year-old would be guaranteed at a Monaco side looking for an experienced goal scorer.
Barca’s presence in the principality for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Shakhtar Donetsk on Friday evening – a match they won 1-0 after extra-time – has supposedly acted as a catalyst for this deal to be completed in double-quick time.
L’Equipe has even outlined the terms of the deal, noting that Pep Guardiola’s side are prepared to allow him to leave for no fee. The player is expected to receive a two-year contract worth €3 million-per-season, though this is €1m down on what he presently earns with the Blaugrana.
Monaco face a trip to Sochaux on Saturday evening, as they continue their quest to re-establish themselves as a Ligue 1 heavyweight. Their start to the season has been mixed, with two wins sandwiching a horrible 4-0 defeat away to Nancy.
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