🚨 Ten Hag signs new Man Utd deal, Arsenal start Calafiori talks, Bayern book Olise medical, Kilman close to West Ham & more
It's all happening at Old Trafford, with significant updates at Arsenal too...
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Flamengo delegation in England to sign West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá
Plus latest transfer news at Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid
AC Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimović confirms Theo Hernández to stay: “Theo will be our regular starter and Alex Jiménez will be his backup. We trust Jiménez, that’s why we signed him from Real Madrid.” Nothing concrete between Bayern and Theo, links with Man City are not true.
Milan considering a €13m move for Alvaro Morata [Football Italia]
Arsenal
After Riccardo Calafiori’s green light to the move and contract, Arsenal have made direct contact with Bologna. Talks between clubs have started. No issues on Calafiori’s contract terms, up to the clubs now. Arsenal currently ahead, no bid from Chelsea so far.
Arteta on new signings: “We are looking to improve in every possible department. With the new regulations, there are certain things we have to respect. There are things that we have to improve, that's for sure and we are going to try to.”
Arteta on new deal: “The thing that hasn't changed is how happy I am and how valued I feel here and how much I love representing this club. Things happen in a natural way and our relationship is that good that I don't predict any issues happening.”
Official, story confirmed. David Raya stays at Arsenal on a permanent deal for £27m fee [pictures from Arsenal Football Club]:
Arteta: “David Raya showed us last season what an important player he is for us, so we are delighted he is now officially our player. He is a big presence in our dressing room and we are really pleased to keep working with him.”
Mika Biereth joins Sturm Graz from Arsenal on a £4m deal, permanent move approved. There will be a sell-on clause for Arsenal too.
€55m star has ‘suitcases packed’ for Arsenal [Corriere di Bologna]
Aston Villa
Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa on loan to Vasco da Gama, it's imminent.
Barcelona
Fabrizio Romano details what João Félix needs to do if he wants to return to Barcelona next season.
Bayern Munich
Bayern have booked the initial part of medical tests for Michael Olise on Sunday. Understand nothing was signed until Thursday as Bayern were informed that Palace are to have a percentage on future sale for Olise after triggering the clause. This was the key point to clarify.
Brentford
Brentford open talks to sign Strahinja Pavlović as new defender from RB Salzburg. Not an easy deal with many clubs keen on signing him but genuine interest and first round of talks took place. Brentford have two more options for the same position.
Brighton and Hove Albion
Mats Wieffer to Brighton, here we go! Agreement in principle on long term contract, currently a five-year deal. Feyenoord to receive €30m plus add-ons, clubs to exchange documents only after medical. Wieffer, in England to complete the move as revealed.
Chelsea
Si Phillips has an intriguing and exclusive deep dive into what Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side will look like if he plays with a single pivot.
Copa America
Argentina advanced to the semi-finals after being given a scare by Ecuador. Lisandro Martínez opened the scoring for La Albiceleste in the 35th minute, but Kevin Rodríguez equalised in the 91st. The match went to penalties with Lionel Messi’s cheeky Panenka hitting the crossbar [pictures from Arabian TV]:
Emi Martinez was on hand once again to give his side the advantage before Nicolas Otamendi stroked home the winning penalty (4-2 to ARG) [pictures from Arabian TV]:
Inter Milan
Inter are set to sign Tanner Tessmann from Venezia, agreement in place. Gaetano Oristanio to join Venezia on a permanent deal, Tessmann will join Inter in June 2025 staying at Venezia on loan for one more season and he’s accepted the plan. Here we go, soon.
Davide Frattesi’s agent Riso: “For sure he will not leave Inter, he’s staying at the club this summer.”
Marotta rules out two possible Inter signings [Gazzetta dello Sport]
Juventus
Juventus consider Wojciech Szczesny's time at the club over, still insisting to find a solution for the Polish goalkeeper. Despite deal on stand-by with Al Nassr since two weeks ago, Juventus keep looking for solutions. New GK Di Gregorio will sign with Juve on Friday.
What is Juventus’s final decision on Federico Chiesa? Fabrizio Romano breaks down the latest news.
Juventus preparing Koopmeiners offer [Gazzetta dello Sport]
Leicester City
Leicester City will pay around €15m, add-ons included, for Caleb Okoli as a new centre-back. Here we go, confirmed.
Lille
Ethan Mbappé has signed in as a new Lille player on a free transfer from PSG.
Lille have agreed deal to sign 2006 born Nigerian talent Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele from Beyond Limits Academy. Anderlecht and Dutch clubs also wanted him but now set to join Lille.
Liverpool
Mo Salah to the Saudi Pro League? Fabrizio Romano has the latest news on the Egyptian King.
Manchester City
Manchester City are aware of Ederson being in talks with Saudi Pro League clubs since May and keep their position: Ederson can leave if he wants to. City still waiting for an opening bid from Al Nassr/Saudi clubs. City's first GK if Ederson leave will be Stefan Ortega.
Man City to begin negotiations with Saudi club for six-time EPL winner [Gianluigi Longari]
Manchester United
OFFICIAL: Erik ten Hag signs a new deal at Man United valid until June 2026. “I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together. Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined. However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles. In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together.”
Next steps for Man United after Erik ten Hag deal extended until 2026… Ruud van Nistelrooy and René Hake as part of the new coaching staff, as revealed.
Dan Ashworth: “With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik ten Hag has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football. We decided that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes.”
Christopher Vivell has signed as new Man United director of recruitment on a short-term deal.
How close are Man United to signing Matthijs de Ligt? Fabrizio Romano has the inside track on the deal.
Winsley Boteli, not joining Man United despite recent links as he’s set to sign new deal at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Understand there’s an agreement with the German club for young talented striker to sign this week.
Jonathan Johnson explains why a former Man United target is unlikely to sign for West Ham, and has an exclusive deep dive on the reasons why Manuel Ugarte could end up at Old Trafford.
Marseille
Olympique Marseille are considering a move for Youcef Atal. He’s available on the market and open to joining OM, internal talks ongoing.
Olympique Marseille have sent a formal bid to Boca Juniors for midfielder Equi Fernández. There’s still no answer from Boca as they already turned down approaches from Porto earlier this summer, but the 21 year old midfielder is keen on the move.
Napoli
Napoli and Buongiorno’s agents keep advancing on contract after deal agreed with Torino. Napoli don’t want to concede release clause, requested by player’s camp. Inter asked about Buongiorno situation as his agent revealed; but not advancing unless they sell one player.
Leonardo Spinazzola to Napoli, here we go! Deal in place for former AS Roma player who's recently left the club as a free agent. Contract until June 2026, agreement set to be signed as Spinazzola and Rafa Marin will be the first two signings for Conte.
Newcastle United
Paul Mitchell has been appointed as Newcastle United new sporting director. Deal signed on Thursday for Mitchell to replace Dan Ashworth.
Newcastle agree long-term deal to sign defender [MozzartSport]
Nice
Tanguy Ndombele, set to sign in as new OGC Nice player on a free transfer after leaving Tottenham. Contract valid for two years.
Paris Saint-Germain
Gabriel Moscardo confirms he's not staying at Corinthians on loan despite the rumours and he's joining Paris Saint-Germain with immediate effect. PSG never considered new loan to Corinthians as an option.
Could Joshua Kimmich sign for PSG this summer? Fabrizio Romano discusses the possibility.
Jonathan Johnson tells us why Kingsley Coman to PSG could be a deal to watch this summer.
Real Madrid
Leny Yoro keeps giving priority to Real Madrid, now waiting on clubs to agree on the deal. Real Madrid also informed that he will not sign a new deal at Lille, no chance — the strategy is clear. PSG and Liverpool, waiting only in case the deal collapses.
Jude Bellingham to escape hefty Euro 2024 ban [BILD]
Mbappé: “I have the opportunity to start my dream of playing for Real Madrid, I hope to write the history of Real Madrid. But Cristiano's story at Real Madrid was unique. I hope to do something unique. I only have praise for him. We are in contact, he’s a legend.”
Real Sociedad
Sergio Gómez to Real Sociedad, here we go! Deal in place after interest exclusively revealed weeks ago. €9m package, 15% sell-on clause to Man City and told City will also keep a buy-back clause for Gómez. Final details then deal signed.
More on Sergio Gómez. He always considered Real Sociedad as a priority, despite more than 4 clubs in the race to sign him. Other clubs offered a loan deal, City preferred Real Sociedad’s €9m proposal as they will also have a sell-on and buy back clause.
Sporting
Zeno Debast, new Sporting player as expected. All documents have been signed.
The Debrief Podcast
Another week and another round of the Euros are done. Ben and Angus predict their quarter-final winners. Another week also means another step closer to the start of the football season. Ederson, Calafiori, Osimhen, Kilman and more are all dominating the headlines. Fabrizio Romano joins us as ever and we have the latest details on each of these moves. Listen here.
West Ham United
Flamengo board delegation are in England to hold face to face talks with West Ham about Lucas Paquetá. Flamengo are trying for a loan move but expected to be difficult, permanent transfer more likely; clubs in contact. Negotiations to follow with player's camp also informed.
Max Kilman to West Ham, here we go! Deal in place between clubs with verbal agreement on £40m package after bid accepted on Thursday. Medical ready with Kilman set to become a new West Ham player if all goes to plan. Lopetegui wanted him as key target.
Jean-Clair Todibo was happy to move to West Ham. Fabrizio Romano has more on why it hasn’t happened.
West Ham are front runners to sign 2023 Player of the Year [HITC]