🚨 Cancelo deal imminent, Man City bid for Premier League star, Chelsea hold talks with Arsenal star's agent, Man Utd wonderkid talks, and more
Today's transfer headlines, featuring Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea!
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Today’s top stories:
Al Ahli
Gabri Veiga to Al Ahli, here we go! Bid accepted by Celta, player also said yes. Coach Jaissle was crucial for Veiga to accept. Al Ahli sign their secret top target. The Saudi side want to invest in the world’s best talents — and now they also got the gem Gabri Veiga.
Al Nassr
Aymeric Laporte has completed medical tests as new Al Nassr player today in Dubai. Laporte will now travel to Riyadh, flight ready — three year deal approved, it’s all signed and sealed. Here we go, confirmed.
Arsenal
What’s really going on with Folarin Balogun and Monaco? Latest details here.
Could Marc Guehi be a target for Arsenal again? Full info here.
💬 How big a risk is it for Arsenal to let go of Balogun?
Barcelona
Barcelona decision has not changed: Abde won’t leave despite approaches and interest from multiple clubs. More than four clubs asked for potential conditions of the deal — rejected, Xavi wants him to stay.
Joao Cancelo to Barcelona is getting closer - full details here.
I expect a busy end to the window for Barca, with Joao Felix an interesting name to watch - more here.
Brentford
Brentford have submitted new proposal to Fiorentina for Argentine winger Nico Gonzalez. The new bid is in excess of €40m package, close to €42/43m — club sources confirm. Huge salary bid to the player. Fiorentina already rejected an opening bid two weeks ago.
Chelsea
Could Chelsea take advantage of a complicated situation between PSG and Lyon? Full info here.
Chelsea have spoken with the agent of this Arsenal player - more here.
Djordje Petrovic medical in London as new Chelsea player has been pushed to end of this week due to VISA application. The player’s medical will take place between Thursday and Friday. No issues on €16m deal revealed and agreed on Monday.
Mauricio Pochettino’s position on Romelu Lukaku remains clear: he always said in public and private discussions that he doesn’t want players in the squad who don’t want to be at Chelsea. They didn’t receive different message as of now, as they feel Lukaku only wants to leave.
Fiorentina
Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Italiano: “Amrabat is training on his own, he won’t travel with us for next game.”
On Brentford’s new bid for Nico Gonzalez: “He’s key player for us, these movements are normal but Nico will stay here at Fiorentina.”
Inter Milan
Benjamin Pavard missed today's training with illness, Bayern officially reports. Pavard’s just waiting for Bayern green light to travel to Milano and join Inter on €32m package deal.
Inter have already held talks with Alexis Sanchez over free transfer back to the club if Joaquin Correa leaves for Marseille.
Las Palmas
Official, confirmed. Maximo Perrone has joined Las Palmas on a loan deal from Man City. No buy option clause — he will return in June 2024.
Lazio
Lazio won’t sign Hugo Lloris, it was never close to happening as French GK didn’t want to be the backup option. Lazio are now closing in on Luigi Sepe deal as new goalkeeper from Salernitana.
Leeds United
Leeds Utd have sent formal bid to Bayer Leverkusen for Nadiem Amiri as Daniel Farke would like to sign him. Leeds are offering a four year deal to Amiri and it will be now up to the player to decide his future.
Liverpool
Done, completed: Talented midfielder born in 2006 Trey Nyoni has joined Liverpool from Leicester City.
Could Andre to Liverpool be one to watch? More from Neil Jones here.
Ivan Toney has admitted he’s a Liverpool fan, but could he be a good fit at Anfield? More from Neil Jones here.
💬 Would you take Doucoure or Andre to strengthen Liverpool’s midfield?
Lyon
Lyon have clear strategy regarding Bradley Barcola - more info here.
Lyon have signed all documents and they’re set to unveil Ernest Nuamah as new signing. Medical completed, deal sealed. Official statement expected today for 2003 born striker who’s joining from Nordsjaelland.
Manchester City
Matheus Nunes and Eberechi Eze are top targets for Manchester City - latest details here.
Official, confirmed. Bernardo Silva has signed a new contract at Manchester City until June 2026.
Bernardo Silva: “Here at Manchester City I can keep winning. I love the club, the manager, teammates, fans…I’m delighted to extend my time here. It’s exciting to be part of a squad where there is such a hunger and passion.”
Many top clubs want Croatian talented 2006 midfielder Leon Lalic from RB Salzburg. Manchester City via City Group now look to be the favourite option on player side. A decision is imminent.
Manchester United
Manchester United and RB Leipzig are both negotiating to sign top talent Dino Klapija — also an option to close the deal now for January. Decision on player side expected soon as 2007 born striker will leave Croatian side Kustosija soon.
Negotiations between Ipswich Town and Manchester United for Brandon Williams are advancing. Loan deal to include buy option clause. Williams is on the list of players expected to leave Man United by the end of the window.
Which struggling Man Utd player would have “thrived” under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool?
Marseille
Olympique Marseille have opened talks with Inter over a deal for Joaquin Correa. Negotiations ongoing while he’s not top target for Real Betis.
Marseille have accepted final bid from Frosinone for Pol Lirola — he’s leaving the club on loan until June, done deal.
Nottingham Forest
Official, confirmed. Gonzalo Montiel has joined Nottingham Forest in a loan deal with the inclusion of a €11m buy clause.
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have their new proposal almost ready for Randal Kolo Muani. Negotiations are now expected to advance with Eintracht. The player is pushing with Eintracht to make it happen as he agreed a five year deal with PSG last week.
Qatari side Al Arabi are set to submit an official bid to sign Marco Verratti. Negotiations to enter crucial stages soon. Verratti agreed terms with Al Hilal in July but no deal between clubs with PSG. Al Arabi SC now trying to approach Verratti.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff has confirmed that Dani Olmo won’t be sold to City: “Dani Olmo will be part of the Leipzig squad this season. No matter who is interested, he’s here and he’s staying.”
Roma
Duvan Zapata’s move to AS Roma, not approved by Atalanta coach Gasperini — there’s still no green light and talks are currently in stand-by. Decision due to El Bilal Toure long injury. Zapata agreed personal terms with AS Roma and wants the move, up to the two clubs.
Sevilla
Dodi Lukebakio was in Sevilla last night ahead of a €10m move from Hertha Berlin to Sevilla.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United are set to sign Cameron Archer in a £18-19m deal from Aston Villa — medical booked. Villa will also retain a buy back clause as it’s part of the process — like Ramsey at Burnley.
West Ham
West Ham are really close to completing the Mohammed Kudus deal with Ajax after sending a new formal bid last night. Final details are being discussed but West Ham feel 90% of deal is completed — same also on player side. New bid close to €45m package with sell-on clause.
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Shame Arsenal didn't push harder for Cancelo, would've been perfect
People might think selling Folarin Balogun is nothing but if we think about Jesus' injury woes, and Nketiah not been that "established" striker, Balogun will be a good player to have.