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Today's headlines, featuring all you need to know on Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal and more!
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Today’s top stories:
AC Milan
Rafael Leao is on PSG’s list and has a release clause since he signed a new deal at Milan - more info here from Fabrizio Romano.
Arsenal
Thomas Partey’s future could also be in doubt, according to Ben Jacobs.
Jurrien Timber has been included amongst the Arsenal squad for the Champions League knockout stage.
How important could Timber’s return be for Arsenal? Fabrizio Romano shares his thoughts here.
Arsenal are still in negotiations to get new deal done for English 2005 born talent Amario Cozier-Duberry. Talks are ongoing, while Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, Anderlecht, Wolves and Newcastle are showing interest in a potential free transfer in June in case talks with Arsenal collapse.
Aston Villa
Leon Bailey will sign soon his new contract at Aston Villa as documents are being reviewed between both parties. It will be time to sign in the next days. The new deal is likely to be valid until 2027.
Barcelona
Bayer Leverkusen
One more goal, one more excellent game for Jonathan Tah for Bayer Leverkusen as he’s performing at the top level under Xabi Alonso this season. He could be one to watch in the summer as his current contract is due to expire in June 2025, just one year left.
Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino on Chelsea fans: “The fans need to be patient. We need to find a way to succeed. We need the support, of course, we are demanding the support to the team, players. I know the quality of the players. It takes time to build a team. It’s the reality.”
Pochettino reveals support from the owners: “I received a very good text after the game against Wolves from the owners. We are altogether in this. That is the most important. They are in contact with me, everyday.”
Pochettino on *that* Belle Silva post: “Thiago Silva came today to talk to me, but it’s private conversation and that’s it. My relationship with him is very good. I think it’s excellent.”
More details here from Fabrizio Romano on Thiago Silva’s future and his talks with Pochettino…
Tottenham commercial chief officer Todd Kline will sign soon for Chelsea, it’s all done - as revealed yesterday. Kline, on gardening leave at Spurs and ready for his new role at Chelsea.
Everton
Inter Milan
Inter are closing in on a verbal agreement with Piotr Zielinski to join as a free agent in July. The contract is almost ready, the final details are being sorted. Inter hope to get the documents signed this month.
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester City will complete the Savio deal by the end of February as documents are already being prepared between all parties. Savio will be part of City’s first-team from July and he will start pre-season under Pep Guardiola.
Manchester United
Marcus Rashford leaving Manchester United should not be ruled out - Ben Jacobs explains why here.
TWO new names are on the Red Devils’ list of sporting director targets!
Could Man Utd revive their interest in this talented striker in the summer?
Napoli
Inter are closing in on a verbal agreement with Piotr Zielinski to join as a free agent in July. The contract is almost ready, the final details are being sorted. Inter hope to get the documents signed this month.
Olympiacos
Jovane Cabral has arrived in Athens ahead of his move to Olympiacos from Sporting. Deal done on loan with €3m buy option clause includes. Sporting will also have a sell-on clause.
Orlando City
Orlando City have reached an agreement in principle to sign Luis Muriel. Atalanta are set to receive a fee of €1m, and Muriel has already accepted the proposal. The contract will be valid for three years. Documents are set to be approved and then: here we go.
Palmeiras
Lazaro signed as a Palmeiras player on loan from Almeria yesterday. Details of the deal: €1.5m loan fee, €13m buy option clause. Almeria will also have 14% sell-on clause.
PSG
Revealed: PSG’s plans for life after Kylian Mbappe, including this big-name forward with a release clause…
The striker domino we could see if Mbappe leaves PSG - details in Ben Jacobs’ exclusive column here.
QPR
QPR do not want to sell Ilias Chair this week despite an official proposal from Trabzonspor, which has already been turned down. He’s considered a key player and the club have no plans to let him leave during the season. Deal off.
Seoul FC
Jesse Lingard has completed the first part of his medical tests on Monday as a new Seoul FC player. The final part is set to be completed ahead of him signing the contract on Wednesday. Lingard will join Seoul FC on a two-year contract in the next 24 hours if all goes to plan.
Stuttgart
Serhou Guirassy’s release clause will be valid again in the summer for the same amount: €17.5m. After many possibilities in January and a final decision to stay at Stuttgart, bids are expected to come in again in July. Premier League clubs are already showing an interest.
More on Guirassy’s future in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column here.
Tottenham
Tottenham are among the top clubs to have scouted this Serie A talent…
Tottenham commercial chief officer Todd Kline will sign soon for Chelsea, it’s all done - as revealed yesterday. Kline, on gardening leave at Spurs and ready for his new role at Chelsea.
Trabzonspor
The Thomas Meunier deal is now set to be signed with Trabzonspor after a verbal agreement was revealed yesterday. Borussia Dortmund will save his salary until the end of the season.
Trabzonspor have had a bid rejected for Ilias Chair around €5m fee. QPR turned the proposal down as they want to keep Chair but Trabzonspor could return with a final bid.