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Aug 15, 2024

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Today’s top stories:

Youssouf Fofana has been clear with all clubs approaching him since July: he wants to play for AC Milan. There have been several reports of Premier League clubs being keen but it was never close as Fofana’s waiting for Milan. Milan and Monaco are still working on club to club agreement.
Update: AC Milan are closing in on Youssouf Fofana - he’s just one step away. Milan improved the structure of their bid and the agreement with Monaco is now very close. Work in progress to get the deal done this week. Fofana only wanted Milan. Here we go, soon.
Saint-Etienne have submitted a bid to sign Fode Ballo-Toure from AC Milan. Negotiations are ongoing as the player already rejected an approach from Besiktas.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored yesterday and he’s now scored in 23 consecutive seasons as professional! FT Al Taawoun 0-2 Al Nassr [Pictures from SSC]

Arsenal and Real Sociedad have been in contact for weeks over Mikel Merino, formal bid part of the process after long verbal talks over deal structure. Similar to the Riccardo Calafiori story, the clubs are negotiating best solution. Merino wants Arsenal, his contract is 100% agreed.
More details on the Merino to Arsenal transfer saga plus potential exits from the Emirates Stadium in Fabrizio Romano’s latest exclusive column.
Mikel Arteta on Jurrien Timber: “We’re all desperate to have him on that pitch! His leadership, his skills, his composure, the way he competes, his intelligence - I think he’s going to bring so much to the team. We’re gonna love him.”

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