🚨Kylian Mbappé announces PSG exit, Arsenal monitoring Ajax star, the latest on Mauricio Pochettino's future, fresh injuries at Man United, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Kylian Mbappé announces he is leaving PSG at the end of the season
Permanent transfer for Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku very difficult for AS Roma
Chelsea have enquired about River Plate talent says Matteo Moretto in his latest column.
Plus more from Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United
AC Milan
Atalanta president Antonio Percassi confirms that they plan to sign Charles de Ketelaere on a permanent deal from AC Milan this summer: “We will make it happen.”
Atalanta have a €23m buy option clause plus €4m add-ons in the player’s deal; there is also a 10% sell-on clause for AC Milan.
Arsenal
Arsenal are monitoring Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato ahead of the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old has been scouted for months by the Gunners and they keep following him.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he was pushing for Jorginho to stay at Arsenal: “Trust me, he’s a very important player for all coaches because his game understanding and the way he communicates and coaches people is excellent.”
Arsenal are interested in Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj. [The Standard]
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Atalanta
Atalanta president Antonio Percassi confirms that they plan to sign Charles de Ketelaere on a permanent deal from AC Milan this summer: “We will make it happen.”
Atalanta have a €23m buy option clause plus €4m add-ons in the player’s deal; there is also a 10% sell-on clause for AC Milan.
Barcelona
Barcelona are closing in on their first summer signing. Find out who by clicking here.
PSV manager Peter Bosz: “We’re not triggering the buy option clause for Sergiño Dest but I’m still hoping we can find a way to keep him at the club.”
PSV plan to approach Barcelona to discuss a new solution for Dest’s future.
Talks between Barcelona and Marc Casadó over a new deal have been ongoing since April and are progressing well.
Barcelona have held meetings with the agents of Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi and Villarreal’s Álex Baena. The full story can be read here.
Barcelona are calm over the Vitor Roque situation as several clubs are interested in the player. Matteo Moretto has more on this story here.
Barcelona have made Nico Williams their top offensive priority for the summer transfer window. [Sport]
Bayern Munich
Serge Gnabry has torn a muscle in his left hamstring and will be out for the rest of the season. The player could also miss Euro 2024 with Germany.
PSV Eindhoven have signed Malik Tillman on a permanent basis from Bayern Munich.
Brazil
Richarlison, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Jesus, and Gleison Bremer have all been left out of Brazil’s Copa América 2024 squad.
Brazil coach Dorival Jr: “Richarlison has not been called up for the Copa América due to a fresh injury he has suffered.”
Chelsea
Reece James has returned to team training with Chelsea confirming that he’s now regularly working with the squad.
Mauricio Pochettino: “Maybe Reece James could be part of the squad for tomorrow’s game.”
“We are already planning the pre-season tour together,” Mauricio Pochettino has said about his future at Chelsea. “We have had some meetings and we are working with the responsibility to organise the next season and of course, working in the future.”
Mauricio Pochettino: “In one week we will know if I will stay as Chelsea manager.”
Mauricio Pochettino hopes to stay at Chelsea for a long time: “I project myself here at Chelsea for a long period, more than only the one year that it says in my contract… because we really trust in our work.”
Willian Estevão: “Chelsea? My head today is 100% focused on Palmeiras.”
Very difficult for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku to complete a permanent move to AS Roma. Fabrizio Romano has more on this story.
Chelsea have enquired about about River Plate's 16-year-old talent Franco Mastantuono. The player wants to move to Real Madrid. For more info click here.
Crystal Palace
Will Hughes, Jeffrey Schlupp and Joel Ward have extended their contracts at Crystal Palace until June 2025. However, will key trio leave this summer? Fabrizio Romano has the latest.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu has signed with DW Sports Management with his new representatives set to plan his future.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has agreed to stay at the club. Matteo Moretto has the full story.
Juventus
Liverpool
Former Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward has returned to the Merseyside club to oversee player development across FSG's football operations and strategies. He was wanted by Michael Edwards.
“There is no speculation on his future. That must be external speculation,” Jurgen Klopp has said on Darwin Nunez’s future. “Darwin was not happy missing that chance and it happens. You help him if you can, but it’s part of a footballer’s career.”
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Manchester City
Emile Heskey's son, Jayden Heskey, got on the scoresheet as Man City won the 2024 FA Youth Cup against Leeds United on Friday. FT: Man City U18s 4-0 Leeds United U18s. [Pictures from the FA]
Pep Guardiola on Rodri being snubbed for the Premier League Player of the Season: “He's been one of the best... what is important is he knows what we think, his importance, and the magnificent, extraordinary player that he is.”
Man City are reportedly set to cash in on two of their full-backs this summer. [BBC]
Manchester United
Mason Mount has picked up a new injury and won’t be available for the Arsenal game on Sunday.
Luke Shaw has suffered a setback in his recovery from his injury.
“Lisandro Martínez is desperate to play, he wanted to play vs Arsenal but it’s too early,” Erik ten Hag has said about the fitness of Martínez. “I'd never gamble with a player's fitness. It's about them and their futures. That is the most important thing. I have to take responsibility for it.”
Erik ten Hag on Declan Rice: “He’s a very good player and would absolutely fit here at Man United.”
Erik ten Hag: “Vote on confidence from the owners? You have to ask this question to the owners… not to me.”
Man United are keen on signing Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo at the end of the season. [Mundo Deportivo]
Newcastle
“I'm planning for them to be here. All my planning is with them in the squad,” Eddie Howe has said about the futures of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães. “We don't want to sell our best players. It’s key for us, it will knock us back some considerable distance because we would have to start again.”
Palmeiras
Willian Estevão: “Chelsea? My head today is 100% focused on Palmeiras.”
Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappé has confirmed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. The superstar will play his last game at Parc des Princes on Sunday against Toulouse before moving to Real Madrid. [Pictures from Kylian Mbappé’s X account]
PSG estimate they will save more than €200m from Kylian Mbappé's exit. This includes his one-year extension not being triggered and also this season’s loyalty bonus of around €80m that is not going to be paid.
Xavi Simons and PSG will decide his future before the Euros as PSG don’t want to sell the player this summer. RB Leipzig can’t afford a permanent transfer so another loan deal is the most likely option. Fabrizio Romano has more details here.
Roma paid a €2.5m loan fee for Leandro Paredes. The €2m extra in add-ons for PSG will only be triggered if/when he plays 80 games for the Serie A team.
Renato Sanches will return to PSG after his loan deal with Roma expires and will leave the French club again in the summer.
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven have signed Malik Tillman on a permanent basis from Bayern Munich.
PSV manager Peter Bosz: “We’re not triggering the buy option clause for Sergiño Dest but I’m still hoping we can find a way to keep him at the club.”
PSV plan to approach Barcelona to discuss a new solution for Dest’s future.
RB Leipzig
Xavi Simons and PSG will decide his future before the Euros as PSG don’t want to sell the player this summer. RB Leipzig can’t afford a permanent transfer so another loan deal is the most likely option. Fabrizio Romano has more details here.
Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has confirmed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. The superstar will play his last game at Parc des Princes on Sunday against Toulouse before moving to Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti on Aurélien Tchouaméni’s injury: “We still don't know if Tchouaméni can play the Champions League final.”
Joselu wants to stay at Real Madrid beyond this season but the club will decide at the end of the campaign. Fabrizio Romano has more info in his latest column.
Chelsea have enquired about about River Plate's 16-year-old talent Franco Mastantuono. The player wants to move to Real Madrid. For more info click here.
Real Sociedad
Barcelona have held a meeting with the agents of Martín Zubimendi. The full story can be read here.
Roma
Roma paid a €2.5m loan fee for Leandro Paredes. The €2m extra in add-ons for PSG will only be triggered if/when he plays 80 games for the Serie A team.
Renato Sanches will return to PSG after his loan deal with Roma expires and will leave the French club again in the summer.
Very difficult for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku to complete a permanent move to AS Roma. Fabrizio Romano has more on this story.
Sporting CP
Rúben Amorim on his future: “Nothing has changed. I’m under contract here and there is no news. Again, I have a contract with Sporting.”
Tottenham
“What a bold prediction to make that Sonny is going to be part of our future,” Ange Postecoglou has said about Son Heung-min’s future. “Yeah, he’s going to be part of our future. Of course. He’s gonna be key for us as always.”
Tottenham have announced that 18-year-old Tyrese Hall has signed a new contract at the club until 2029. [Tottenham Hotspur]
Villarreal
Barcelona have held a meeting with the agents of Villarreal’s Álex Baena. The full story can be read here.
Wolves
“I don't think there will be money available to us without selling a player,” Gary O’Neil has said about Wolves’ summer transfer window. “The club is expecting in the foreseeable future to fund itself. But these things can change.”
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Fabrizio,other news for Milan?