Santiago Morales, the athletic director of Independiente del Valle, has little trouble addressing rumors about player transfers. He has provided clarification regarding Kendry Paez's future despite the transfer window not having yet opened.
In addition to confirming Paez's impending transfer to Chelsea, Morales disclosed that Manchester United, among other European teams, tried to sign the Ecuadorian midfielder.
“Now comes the legal issue,” Morales told El Canal Del Futbol (H/t ESPN and Sport Witness).
“We can’t sign a contract because of Kendry’s age. The panorama has been clarifying in a better way, today I can say that Kendra, after two years, will go to Chelsea."
“We received some offers for him – Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and, well, Chelsea have been the team that showed the most interest. Officials from the team and the doctor came to carry out some tests.”
The quotes were also relayed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter: Independiente director: “Today, I can say that Kendry Páez will be Chelsea player in 2025”. 🔵🇪🇨 #CFC
“We received bids from Man United and Borussia Dortmund but Chelsea showed super interest”, told @ElCanalDFutbol.
Kendry Páez deal, done and sealed as reported weeks ago.
Lee Sharpe advices Scott McTominay on future
The Scotland international is reportedly a top target for Newcastle in the winter season after scoring twice against Spain to cement his place in Scottish folklore.
However, transferring to the wealthy Saudi club would be costly because it would mean leaving Manchester United, his only club to date, after 21 years.
Although it won't be simple, former Old Trafford winger Lee Sharpe also had to make this choice when he transferred to Leeds.
"I think Scott McTominay has to do what’s best for Scott McTominay," said Sharpe of McTominay's potential summer transfer choice.
I quite like him as a player. He’s always done a decent job when he has played. Is he a full-time regular for Manchester United? I’m not so sure.
"I definitely think he’s a top Premier League player. I like his energy levels, he’s got plenty of ability, he scores goals.
"He just needs to ask himself if he wants to play. And if he wants to play regularly he may have to look to leave. I don’t know whether he would be a regular in the Manchester United first team.
"I do think he’s a good player but at 26 I’m not sure you’re going to be a regular at Manchester United if you’re not already at that age."
After defying predictions to rise from mid-table to Champions League contenders after a significant injection of spending power, Newcastle is prepared to splurge the cash once more this summer.
Should McTominay successfully secure a shift to the north-east, he may be seen as a prospective leader.
Sharpe added: "It is a big decision to leave Manchester United. I think it’s important to make sure the decision is right."
"Newcastle are on the front foot, they are growing, they are going to bring in strong players."
"He would probably be a leader at Newcastle as well and he would have to look after other players and bring them on."
"At United he is more of an understudy, looking to learn from people. His role might change. He may grow more. Newcastle would be a fantastic move for him if he can get there."
Regardless matter where McTominay plays football next season, one thing is unlikely to change: his position within the Scotland squad.
Under Steve Clarke, the midfielder has developed into a crucial player and performed admirably during the most recent international break.
"I still think if he’s in and out the team at Manchester United he’s good enough to get into the Scotland squad," said Sharpe at the Kris Boyd Charity Golf Day.
"Some of the England players are in the squad and they are not playing regularly for their team."
"I don’t think international football is generally based these days on people playing well right now."
"I don’t know Scott’s relationship with Steve Clarke so I don’t know if that would hinder his international career. But if he wants to play regularly I would maybe look at having a move."
"I think for his own game staying at a club like Manchester United and learning from the players around him will make him a better player. So it’s a really tough decision for him."
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