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Today’s top stories:
AC Milan
Ante Rebić will fly to Istanbul on Sunday to be unveiled as a new Besiktas player — documents were exchanged between clubs on Friday night. €2m package to AC Milan, add-ons included. Permanent transfer, contract until June 2025, to be announced this weekend.
AC Milan are closing in on a deal for Yunus Musah deal. Agreement worth €18m fixed fee plus €2/3m add ons imminent, as parties are getting closer and final details being clarified. Musah, pushing to join AC Milan for days after personal terms agreed one month ago. Deal at final stages — official documents to be prepared/checked then here we go. Matter of time.
Ajax
Official, confirmed. Calvin Bassey joins Fulham on €22.5m deal from Ajax. “I know how big of a club Fulham is. They always have quality players, they’re playing in the Premier League, the best league in the world, so I didn’t have to think much about it!”, Bassey says.
Al Ahli
Official: Matthias Jaissle has been fired by RB Salzburg as negotiations with Al Ahli are now at final stages. Deal being completed and signed very soon.
Riyad Mahrez joins Al Ahli on a permanent transfer from Man City for £30m fee. Contract until June 2027, agreed days ago — deal finally sealed.
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Al Ittihad
Fabinho has completed medical tests as Al Ittihad player, here we go! Liverpool and Al Ittihad are still waiting to sign documents, medical approved as verbal agreement has been reached. Deal being completed and sealed on three year contract.
Al Nassr
Sadio Mané to Al Nassr, here we go! Deal in place between the two clubs, Bayern have accepted the verbal proposal after advanced talks on Thursday. Paperwork to be checked on player side and then medical will be booked, deal will be done.
Were Liverpool ever considering a reunion with Sadio Mané? Go here to read more.
💬 Liverpool fans - would you like to have seen Jurgen Klopp go back in for Sadio Mané? Is this an opportunity missed for the Reds?
Atalanta
Manchester United were negotiating with Atalanta for Rasmus Højlund on Friday and improved their bid to more than €60m. Understand negotiations are still on and United want to close the deal ASAP to focus on other positions right after. Man Utd feel they’ve a match point now to ‘attack’ the deal and reach total agreement, and Højlund himself has been clear: he wants to join Man United.
Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain started contacts to potentially activate Ousmane Dembélé release clause, €50m until July 31, then €100m. The possibility is being discussed, but nothing done as of now. Dembélé’s position will be crucial as Barça are offering him a new deal.
Lamine Yamal already signed new deal at Barcelona — it will be announced after the pre-season tour, valid until 2026.
Bayern Munich
Inter and Bayern have scheduled new round of talks for Yann Sommer deal, expected to be the final and crucial one to get deal done and it will happen this week. Inter remain optimistic.
Sadio Mané to Al Nassr, here we go! Deal in place between the two clubs, Bayern have accepted the verbal proposal after advanced talks on Thursday. Paperwork to be checked on player side and then medical will be booked, deal will be done.
The meeting regarding Harry Kane between FC Bayern board and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy — initially planned for Friday — has been re scheduled. It will take place early next week. Kane deal remains at the same stage for this week.
Bayern remain confident in securing Kane - find out more here.
Besiktas
Ante Rebić will fly to Istanbul on Sunday to be unveiled as a new Besiktas player — documents were exchanged between clubs on Friday night. €2m package to AC Milan, add-ons included. Permanent transfer, contract until June 2025, to be announced this weekend.
Boca Juniors
Edinson Cavani to Boca Juniors, here we go! Verbal agreement completed on deal valid until December 2024. Cavani has accepted conditions of the agreement as he’s leaving Valencia on free transfer. Contracts to be signed soon.
Brighton
Chelsea have not left the negotiations for Moisés Caicedo, despite reports on Thursday. Deal on, as of today. Brighton’s stance after £80m bid revealed and turned down on Thursday remains, but it hasn’t changed Chelsea plans.
Chelsea
Fulham are now optimistic to get Callum Hudson-Odoi deal done in the next days — as personal terms are close to being agreed. Negotiations with Chelsea continue. Marco Silva’s decision to stay was key for CHO.
Belgian side KAS Eupen closing in on a deal to sign Gabriel Slonina on loan from Chelsea, here we go soon. Agreement on the verge of being reached on one-year loan valid until June 2024. Slonina will play regularly and he’s key part of Chelsea’s future plans.
Jonathan Johnson tells us why Marseille should be concerned by the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal here.
Chelsea have not left the negotiations for Moisés Caicedo, despite reports on Thursday. Deal on, as of today. Brighton’s stance after £80m bid revealed and turned down on Thursday remains, but it hasn’t changed Chelsea plans.
The Blues do have an alternative to Caicedo if they’re unable to reach agreement with Brighton - find out who here.
Crystal Palace
Which Palace player is one to watch in this summer’s transfer market? Jonathan Johnson has the info here.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht are set to lose this summer two big-name players this summer. Christian Falk gives us the lowdown here.
Feyenoord
Official: Danilo joins Rangers FC on five year deal from Feyenoord.
Fulham
Fulham are now optimistic to get Callum Hudson-Odoi deal done in the next days — as personal terms are close to being agreed. Negotiations with Chelsea continue. Marco Silva’s decision to stay was key for CHO.
Official, confirmed. Calvin Bassey joins Fulham on €22.5m deal from Ajax. “I know how big of a club Fulham is. They always have quality players, they’re playing in the Premier League, the best league in the world, so I didn’t have to think much about it!”, Bassey says.
Galatasaray
Mauro Icardi travelled to Istanbul on Friday night in order to be unveiled as Galatasaray new signing. Gala will pay €10m fee to PSG.
Galatasaray are still negotiating with Manchester United for Fred, trying to find a solution in the next days. Talks continue while there are also other clubs trying to enter the race.
Inter Milan
Inter and Bayern have scheduled new round of talks for Yann Sommer deal, expected to be the final and crucial one to get deal done and it will happen this week. Inter remain optimistic.
Juventus
Juventus are confident to complete Facundo Gonzalez deal by the end of the week. The agreement looks set to be sealed with Valencia and player's camp. Gonzalez has agreed personal terms with Juventus, he's keen on the move.
Official UEFA statement confirms they have banned Juventus from competing in Conference League this year due to capital gains case. €20m fine also been given, €10m of that is conditional based on financial results.
KAS Eupen
Belgian side KAS Eupen are closing in on a deal to sign Gabriel Slonina on loan from Chelsea, here we go soon. Agreement on the verge of being reached on one-year loan valid until June 2024. Slonina will play regularly and he’s key part of Chelsea’s future plans.
Leicester
Stephy Mavididi will complete his medical and sign as new Leicester player later today. Agreement on €7.5m deal plus sell-on clause with Montpelier.
Liverpool
Fabinho has completed medical tests as Al Ittihad player, here we go! Liverpool and Al Ittihad are still waiting to sign documents, medical approved as verbal agreement has been reached. Deal being completed and sealed on three year contract.
Were Liverpool ever considering a reunion with Sadio Mané? Go here to read more.
Lyon
Understand Paris Saint-Germain had €30m bid rejected by Lyon for Bradley Barcola.
Man City
Riyad Mahrez joins Al Ahli on permanent transfer from Man City for £30m fee. Contract until June 2027, agreed days ago — deal finally sealed.
What’s the hold up on the Josko Gvardiol deal? Christian Falk has some insider knowledge here.
Man United
Manchester United were negotiating with Atalanta for Rasmus Højlund on Friday and improved their bid to more than €60m. Understand negotiations are still on and United want to close the deal ASAP to focus on other positions right after. Man Utd feel they’ve a match point now to ‘attack’ the deal and reach total agreement, and Højlund himself has been clear: he wants to join Man United. More on this deal here.
Manchester United have rejected West Ham’s proposal for Harry Maguire out of hand. Official bid was worth £20m (David Ornstein) — Man United want more than this to let him leave.
Real Sociedad are actively working to sign Donny van de Beek from Man Utd. Negotiations are ongoing but still no agreement on formula of the deal and personal terms. Talks continue. Man United are waiting for Donny/Fred to leave then push for Amrabat.
Galatasaray are still negotiating with Manchester United for Fred, trying to find a solution in the next days. Talks continue while there are also other clubs trying to enter the race.
💬 Man United fans - Rasmus Højlund has only played 32 top-flight games in one of the big five European Leagues. Is that enough experience to see him lead the line at Old Trafford?
Marseille
Jonathan Johnson tells us why Marseille should be concerned by the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal here.
Montpelier
Stephy Mavididi will complete his medical and sign as new Leicester player later today. Agreement on €7.5m deal plus sell-on clause with Montpelier.
Newcastle
Bruno Guimarães on new contract talks: “There is no news. I want to stay, but the doubt is ongoing. So, let’s see.” New deal has been offered and it will be a priority. Club remain confident.
PSG
Who could replace Kylian Mbappé at PSG? Jonathan Johnson gives his thoughts here.
What’s Mbappé’s latest stance on a Saudi move? Find out here.
Paris Saint-Germain started contacts to potentially activate Ousmane Dembélé release clause, €50m until July 31, then €100m. The possibility is being discussed, but nothing done as of now. Dembélé’s position will be crucial as Barça are offering him a new deal.
Understand Paris Saint-Germain had €30m bid rejected by Lyon for Bradley Barcola.
Rangers
Official: Danilo joins Rangers FC on five year deal from Feyenoord
RB Salzburg
Official: Matthias Jaissle has been fired by RB Salzburg as negotiations with Al Ahli are now at final stages. Deal being completed and signed very soon.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are actively working to sign Donny van de Beek from Man Utd. Negotiations are ongoing but still no agreement on formula of the deal and personal terms. Talks continue.
Reims
Stade de Reims are set to sign talented 2004 born striker Adama Bojang. Top UK clubs wanted him but Adama and his agents picked Reims as best step. Bojang will sign a five-year deal next week.
Torino
Torino manager Jurić on talks with West Ham: “We want Nikola Vlasić, he wants to return. But West Ham asking price is too big for us. We hope to find an agreement but we can’t make it happen now.”
Tottenham
The meeting regarding Harry Kane between FC Bayern board and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy — initially planned for Friday — has been re scheduled. It will take place early next week. Kane deal remains at the same stage for this week.
Bayern remain confident in securing Kane - find out more here.
Valencia
Juventus are confident to complete Facundo Gonzalez deal by the end of the week. The agreement looks set to be sealed with Valencia and player's camp. Gonzalez has agreed personal terms with Juventus, he's keen on the move.
Edinson Cavani to Boca Juniors, here we go! Verbal agreement completed on deal valid until December 2024. Cavani has accepted conditions of the agreement as he’s leaving Valencia on free transfer. Contracts to be signed soon.
AC Milan are closing in on a deal for Yunus Musah deal. Agreement worth €18m fixed fee plus €2/3m add ons imminent, as parties are getting closer and final details being clarified. Musah, pushing to join AC Milan for days after personal terms agreed one month ago. Deal at final stages — official documents to be prepared/checked then here we go. Matter of time.
West Ham
Torino manager Jurić on talks with West Ham: “We want Nikola Vlasić, he wants to return. But West Ham asking price is too big for us. We hope to find an agreement but we can’t make it happen now.”
Manchester United have rejected West Ham’s proposal for Harry Maguire out of hand. Official bid was worth £20m (David Ornstein) — Man United want more than this to let him leave.
West Ham have a problem. Find out what it is here.
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