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Arsenal
Arsenal have already prepared their new contract proposal for Mikel Arteta, to be discussed soon. Arsenal are super happy with Arteta and the feeling is mutual, both want to keep going with current project together. Arteta will be one of the best paid managers in Europe.
Arsenal’s top striker target now wants to complete move to the Emirates [Mirror]
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AS Monaco
Youssouf Fofana's exit in the summer window is almost guaranteed as he's not even negotiating a new deal at AS Monaco. There's interest from England, Italy and elsewhere. One to watch in the upcoming weeks.
AS Roma
AS Roma have triggered the €5.2m buy option for Spanish LB Angeliño to join the club on a permanent €2m net salary plus add-ons deal from RB Leipzig. Daniele De Rossi, happy to keep Angeliño for next season and beyond.
Leonardo Spinazzola and AS Roma are expected to part ways this summer. His contract expires in June and there are no talks over a new deal.
Paulo Dybala reveals why he snubbed Manchester United move [The Athletic]
Matteo Moretto has an exclusive on the Premier League interest in Paulo Dybala.
Austin FC
Austin FC agree a deal to sign Ghana international winger Osman Bukari from Red Star Belgrade. Bukari will be a designated player in MLS. He has World Cup and UCL experience.
Barcelona
Matteo Moretto has more on why Sergi Roberto’s future at Barcelona could be in danger.
There’s still no agreement on Ronald Araujo’s new contract and Matteo Moretto explains why that is with a brilliant exclusive.
Bayern Munich
Bayern asked Pep Guardiola's opinion on Vincent Kompany after internal discussions revealed on Monday. The relationship between Bayern and Pep remains excellent. Guardiola spoke highly of Kompany.
Vincent Kompany: “I’m proud and motivated to be at Bayern. I am not only the decision of Eberl and Freund, but also of Uli and Karl-Heinz. It’s not important that everyone is convinced of me beforehand - but afterwards by my work on the pitch. I'm sure they will be.”
Vincent Kompany on Leroy Sané: “At City, I was more than just a captain. So maybe things won't be that different for Leroy than it was back then. He is a very talented player. My job is to get the best out of Leroy Sané - and every player. I won't make any distinctions.”
Bayern director Eberl: “I’m sure that Kompany is the ideal coach for many years. At Anderlecht he was exceptional, at Burnley he was promoted with record 101 points and impressive football. That's why he's been on my and Christoph's list for a long time.”
Bologna
Bologna are advancing in talks to appoint Vincenzo Italiano as new head coach to replace Thiago Motta. Bologna want to get the deal done as soon as possible, after waiting until the Conference League final.
Milan hope Arsenal deal with Sesko leaves Zirkzee to them [Mirror]
Chelsea
Armando Broja, still expected to leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer this summer after Fulham loan. No changes, as reported earlier this month.
Armando Broja, one of the names on AS Monaco shortlist for new striker to replace Ben Yedder - but there are more options.
Chelsea and Napoli are currently not working on a swap deal between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku. Chelsea insist on the £38m release clause for any club keen on signing Romelu this summer.
Enzo Maresca and Chelsea, contract until June 2029 with option until June 2030. All confirmed and documents ready as reported two days ago.
Si Phillips discusses the winners and losers in Chelsea’s change of style.
Matteo Moretto has news on how much Chelsea will have to pay for their new goalkeeper.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Jobe Bellingham as one of their priority targets for the summer. Oliver Glasner wants him and Dougie Freedman is working to convince the player. Other clubs including Brentford want Jobe, open race at the moment.
Crystal Palace make a move to sign £68m wizard [CaughtOffside]
FC Zürich
FC Zürich have reached an agreement to sign 2005 born midfielder Isaiah Okafor, who’s leaving Bayer Leverkusen U19. Initial two-year contract plus option to extend until June 2029 for Swiss NT U19 talent. He’s AC Milan star Noah Okafor’s brother. Here we go.
Ipswich Town
Kieran McKenna has signed a new long-term deal at Ipswich Town, sealed and confirmed. “I am so happy to have committed my future to taking the next step with Ipswich Town and am really excited for what's ahead as we continue this journey together,” he said.
Lazio
Lazio have sent a formal contract proposal to Loun Tchaouna, and it will be valid until June 2028. Lazio plan to seal the deal next week by triggering €8m release clause.
Lazio are waiting on Daichi Kamada to agree on release clause value in order to complete his contract extension, after salary agreed. Lazio want the release clause to be around €20m, Kamada wants it lower. Crystal Palace and his former manager, Oliver Glasner, waiting to see what happens.
Lazio close in on Luis Alberto sale to Al Duhail [Sky Sports Italia]
Liverpool
Liverpool are planning to continue with Alisson as part of their squad for next season despite Saudi links. There were approaches from Saudi clubs in March but nothing advanced or concrete so far.
Lie detector test exposes Rio Ferdinand’s claim about Virgil van Dijk [CaughtOffside]
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Manchester United
Thomas Tuchel remains keen on getting back to work already this summer, in case of a good opportunity. If Manchester United decide to fire Erik ten Hag (still waiting on internal review), Tuchel would be one of the names in the shortlist. He's very keen on a PL return.
Wales U14 talent Silva Mexes has joined Manchester United from Ipswich Town academy.
Dan Ashworth and Manchester United now find themselves in major trouble [CaughtOffside]
Metz
Metz have activated the buy option to sign Georges Mikautadze from Ajax on a permanent deal. Fee will be around €13m and Ajax will also have a percentage on any future sale.
Palmeiras
Palmeiras played on Thursday night with three future stars in the lineup. Luis Guilherme (2006) - West Ham are in talks over €30m deal and are currently in Brazil. Estevão Willian (2007) - deal verbally agreed with Chelsea. Endrick (2007) - joining Real Madrid in July.
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain will make the Matvey Safonov deal official in June. It will take some time but it's all agreed with Krasnodar and on the player side. Safonov will sign until 2029 as new PSG goalkeeper, while Krasnodar will break their record sale with a €20m package, add-ons included.
Real Madrid
Jay Z is expected to attend the Champions League final at Wembley to support Vini Jr. Roc Nation Sports represents Vini Jr among many stars.
Rodrygo’s position ahead of the summer transfer window remains clear: he’s absolutely planning to stay at Real Madrid. Rodrygo and his camp firmly believe this is the best technical project in the world and he’s currently not planning any change.
Manchester City eyeing up blockbuster move for Real Madrid star [MARCA]
Sevilla
García Pimienta will become new Sevilla head coach, agreement reached to replace Quique Sánchez Flores. Pimienta will sign until June 2025 with an option for a further season. Deal almost done, set to be signed.
Sardar Azmoun, set for a new chapter as his AS Roma loan is due to expire this week. Understand Sevilla are still showing interest after Azmoun talks in January, it’s a possibility being discussed. There are also more clubs keen, with possibility to stay in Serie A.
Sergio Ramos moves away from Sevilla after higher offer from USA-based club [El Sevillista]
Sporting
Vyktor Gyokeres, expected to be out for less than one month after minor inception to his knee. Not a serious injury, but rest is just preventive for the future. 43 goals this season at Sporting for the Swedish striker.
Sporting are on the verge of completing the deal for Zeno Debast as he already visited the club this week ahead of the move. Package around €18m, final details to be sorted soon for talented CB to join Sporting.
Sunderland
Sunderland will not appoint Raphael Wicky as their new manager despite recent reports. No contacts, no talks and he’s not on the shortlist as the club are working on different candidates.
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Uruguay
Edinson Cavani retires from international football with Uruguay.
West Ham United
West Ham are in talks for Brazilian talent Luis Guilherme, as negotiations advance for 2006 born winger. Package being discussed around €30m fee + sell on clause, waiting for next steps. West Ham to decide soon on Fabrício Bruno after new personal terms issues.
Player confirms his team-mate wants West Ham move [Globo Esporte]
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