🚨 Joselu FAIRYTALE as Real reach UCL final, Chelsea deal agreed, Liverpool star's future in doubt, Man Utd target could leave, & more
Today's round-up, featuring UCL news clips plus latest Chelsea, Utd & Liverpool transfer news...
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Today’s top stories:
Joselu’s late brace sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League final!
Chelsea have agreed terms with Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian
Plus more from Arsenal, Man Utd, and Neil Jones’ column
Arsenal
Arsenal are still in talks with talent Amario Cozier-Duberry - contract negotiations have not collapsed yet. Newcastle want him and made a proposal but it’s not a done deal yet, several European clubs are approaching the 2005-born talent. No final decision yet.
Lloyd Kelly to Arsenal? There’s been some interest but there may be an issue…
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Barcelona
Mikayil Faye has plenty of suitors as Barcelona face a decision on his transfer - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Joshua Kimmich to Barcelona? He’s reportedly open to a new experience and Barca need a midfielder.
Pau Cubarsi transfer might be one to watch for Liverpool, according to Neil Jones in his exclusive column.
Could Darwin Nunez leave Liverpool for Barcelona? Neil Jones admits the striker’s situation could be open, but there’s a problem with Barca…
Bayern Munich
What a superb strike by Alphonso Davies to give Bayern the lead last night, and it looked so close to being the winner before that remarkable Real Madrid comeback. FT Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (4-3 on aggregate) [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Harry Kane’s first season at Bayern Munich is set to end without a trophy despite the former Tottenham striker scoring 44 goals in 45 games. It’s the first time since 2011/12 that Bayern will finish a campaign without any silverware.
Tuchel on the offside case: “It was a disaster. An absolute disaster and it’s clear violation of the rules. The clear rule is that the scene must continue. The first mistake was made by the linesman, the second by the referee.”
Matthijs de Ligt: “The linesman told me: sorry, I made a mistake. It’s been a shame. I don’t want to say that Real Madrid always has the referees with them but that made the difference today. Real, when you think they are dead, have a last breath… that is why they have 14 Champions Leagues.”
Erik ten Hag to Bayern Munich links explained in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.
Tuchel on where he will be next season: “It’s very, very, very unlikely that it’s at Bayern. We took this position and there’s a pact we are not doubting, the initiative came from the club and so it is and I’m fine with it.”
Tuchel on a potential return to Premier League: “I’d rather not answer… but it is no secret that I loved it at Chelsea, I loved it in England and I loved it in the Premier League for sure. It was a very, very special time in England.”
Borussia Dortmund
Marco Reus is considering a move to the MLS when he leaves Borussia Dortmund as a free agent at the end of the season. Samir Nasri revealed on Canal+ that Reus told him about potential MLS move as talks already took place.
Brighton
Roberto de Zerbi was linked with Bayern but the rumours have died down recently - Fabrizio Romano takes a look at the story in his latest column.
Chelsea
Estevao Willian to Chelsea transfer has been agreed! Full details in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Chelsea are set to discuss Omari Hutchinson’s future with his camp after he won Young Player of the Season with 11 goals and 6 assists. A new loan is a concrete possibility, with Premier League, Eredivisie and Bundesliga clubs keen, while Ipswich Town are still hoping to keep him at the club.
Darwin Nunez to Chelsea? They asked about the Liverpool striker last year, according to Neil Jones in his latest column.
Hakim Ziyech will not return to Chelsea as he’s staying to Galatasaray on permanent move. Obligation to buy clause, triggered and signed as Chelsea already sent letter to Gala confirming the agreement.
Romelu Lukaku, Armando Broja and Ian Maatsen will also surely not be coming back to Chelsea to play for them again, says Fabrizio Romano in his column.
Todd Boehly: “We’ve seen the last two and a half games, at least in the second half at Aston Villa plus Tottenham and West Ham, where we played just beautiful football. It was so fluid, it was exactly the way we drew it up, when we came out of the back, built up and moved up the pitch, very organised, and the number of shots we had on board.”
Espanyol
Martin Braithwaite could leave in the summer with two release clauses into his contract at Espanyol after scoring 20 goals. If Espanyol get promoted, he can leave the club as free agent in July. If Espanyol will not get promoted, he can leave the club for €600k fee.
Fulham
Joao Palhinha transfer looks like one to watch again for this summer - latest details in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Galatasaray
Hakim Ziyech will not return to Chelsea as he’s staying to Galatasaray on permanent move. Obligation to buy clause, triggered and signed as Chelsea already sent letter to Gala confirming the agreement.
Getafe
Getafe president Angel Torres says Mason Greenwood wants to stay at the club, adding that Manchester United won’t bring him back. “If it was up to the lad, his parents and the club, I think he’d continue for another year... As for Manchester United, the news we have from last week is... if a good offer comes along, they want to sell because he is not going to go back there.”
Inter Milan
Inter director Piero Ausilio: “We are close to extending Nicolo Barella’s contract, it could happen even before Lautaro’s extension. We are advancing for Lautaro’s new deal, it takes time and we are in talks but both parties want the same.”
Denzel Dumfries to Man United could be one to watch as his Inter Milan future is in some doubt, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive column.
Juventus
New Juventus contract for Dusan Vlahovic? Or will the striker be on the move this summer?
Tiago Djalo still hasn’t played for Juventus since joining and could reportedly go out on loan this summer.
Liverpool
Arne Slot to Liverpool announcement is only a matter of time, but why did he get the job despite Ruben Amorim also impressing Reds chiefs? Neil Jones has all you need to know in his exclusive column.
Levi Colwill to Liverpool? He’s one of a number of names they like as they want a young centre-back this summer, according to Neil Jones in his exclusive column.
Could Darwin Nunez leave Liverpool for Barcelona? Neil Jones admits the striker’s situation could be open, but there’s a problem with Barca…
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Manchester United
Manchester United have been ranked as the most valuable football club in the world by Sportico at $6.2bn. The other ‘big six’ Premier League clubs also make the top ten, alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and PSG.
Getafe president Angel Torres says Mason Greenwood wants to stay at the club, adding that Manchester United won’t bring him back. “If it was up to the lad, his parents and the club, I think he’d continue for another year... As for Manchester United, the news we have from last week is... if a good offer comes along, they want to sell because he is not going to go back there.”
Alex Remiro to Manchester United? Fabrizio Romano provides his latest info on the Red Devils’ goalkeeper plans in his latest column.
Denzel Dumfries to Man United could be one to watch as his Inter Milan future is in some doubt, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive column.
Erik ten Hag to Bayern Munich links explained in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.
Desire Doue to Manchester United? He’s also being tracked by two of their major rivals after dazzling in Ligue 1.
Newcastle United
Lloyd Kelly to Newcastle transfer could be one to watch alongside interest in fellow free agent Tosin Adarabioyo this summer.
PSG
Kylian Mbappe on PSG’s Champions League exit: “We have to score in both legs. I don’t like to talk about bad luck. When you're good, the ball doesn’t hit the post, it goes in. And I’m the guy who has to score the goals...When I score, I take all the light, when I don’t, I have to take all the shadow. I have no problem with that. We still have a Coupe de France final to play. The season is not over.”
Once Mbappe’s exit terms are finalised, it will be a busy summer for PSG. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen remains a name to watch. However, PSG are now no longer in the conversation for Bruno Guimaraes - there are no plans to trigger his release clause or negotiate with Newcastle. Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva remains a target.
Real Betis
Claudio Bravo will leave Real Betis as a free agent at the end of the season - he’s ready for a new chapter. The former Barcelona and Manchester City goalkeeper has no plans to return to Chile at the moment.
Real Madrid
What an impact by super-sub Joselu as he scored two late goals to send Real Madrid into the Champions League final! FT Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3 on aggregate) [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Reminder - Real Madrid signed Joselu on loan from 2nd division Espanyol. He was at the 2022 Champions League final as a fan, now he’s sent Real Madrid to this year’s final!
Vinicius Junior: “President Florentino Pérez, thanks for bringing me to the biggest club in the world.”
Carlo Ancelotti: “Bayern complained about the offside? Ok, so we complain about the cancelled goal of Nacho… because Kimmich dived.”
Trabzonspor
Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe will be available as a free agent this summer. He’s leaving Trabzonspor as his contract will expire at the end of June. Pepe has signed with BS Group - the same agents as Simakan and Lukeba. Despite proposals from middle East and Saudi, Pepe’s preference is to play in Europe.
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