🚨 Caicedo Chelsea talks ongoing, new Onana-Man Utd meeting TODAY, plus what next for Kane after Postecoglou meeting?
Today's Daily Briefing, featuring Chelsea, Man Utd, Spurs and more!
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Today’s top stories:
Delay to Arsenal transfer announcements
Plus more from Liverpool, Man Utd and PSG
AC Milan
Tijjani Reijnders was not involved in today’s friendly game with AZ Alkmaar as he’s expected to join AC Milan soon. Negotiations are advancing after 2nd official bid worth €20m plus add-ons, the agreement is getting closer and the player wants the move.
Christian Pulisic has signed his four year contract as a new AC Milan player. He was spotted arriving at the airport yesterday.
Al Hilal
Official: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has joined Al Hilal from Lazio, finally confirmed. One of Serie A’s best players moves for €40m to play alongside Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Al Hilal have submitted a formal bid to sign Aleksandar Mitrovic. Fulham have no intention to accept a fee of €30m, but Al Hilal will insist. Mitrovic is among their top targets after Romelu Lukaku’s decision to reject the Saudi side 20 days ago.
Arsenal
What’s going on with the Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber announcements? More info here.
Ferran Torres has been linked as a loan target for Arsenal - my latest info here.
💬 Who do you want to see in next at Arsenal? And who would you sell?
Aston Villa
Official, confirmed: Pau Torres has joined Aston Villa on permanent deal from Villarreal for €32.5m fee plus €5m add ons.
How close was he to Man Utd and Spurs? More info on that here.
Barcelona
Vitor Roque’s move has finally been made official. He’ll join for €30m from Athletico Paranaense, linking up with Barcelona in 2024. He has a €500m release clause and a contract until the 2030/31 season.
Vitor Roque’s agent Cury: “I can confirm that English clubs tried to hijack Roque deal. Tottenham and Manchester United sent important bids, way better than Barca; close to €100m. Vitor only wanted Barca, there was no chance to change his mind.”
Barcelona president Joan Laporta: “PSG want Ousmane Dembele if Mbappe leaves? I heard this story also one year ago… but it didn’t happen. Dembele wants to stay at Barca and I think he’s not pushing to go anywhere.”
Could Ferran Torres really leave Barcelona? Latest on his situation here.
Bayern Munich
Bayern and Thomas Tuchel are still pushing for Harry Kane - more here.
Liverpool and those Ryan Gravenberch links - what next? Neil Jones takes a look here.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux talented 2003 born defender Junior Mwanga is one to watch as he has just changed agents. He’s signed with Sport Cover agency and he’s already attracting interest this summer.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth have submitted £15m bid for Alex Scott. Rejected by Bristol City earlier tonight. Bournemouth are expected to bid again — they want to insist in the next days, not leaving the negotiations.
Chelsea
Things are moving for Moises Caicedo - full details here.
Chelsea are insisting to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Saudi clubs. Negotiations are still ongoing trying to make it happen, but talks are not advancing to the final stages yet. The main issue for European clubs interested is his huge salary, as of now.
Could Chelsea lose this top talent to Liverpool? Neil Jones has more here.
Inter have submitted second bid worth €30m to sign Romelu Lukaku. Chelsea and Inter will discuss in the next hours to make a decision about Lukaku situation. He wants to continue in Europe — no chance for Saudi move as of now.
Inter coach Inzaghi: “Lukaku is Chelsea player now. We all know how crucial he has been for us. I did my best to bring him back last summer, we’d like to re-sign Romelu also this summer. We’ll do our best to make it happen.”
Everton
Negotiations are taking place between Everton and Manchester United over Anthony Elanga. There will be direct talks. There have been many clubs interested in him since January but Everton are now the favourites for his signature.
Inter Milan
Samir Handanovic leaves Inter as he’ll not extend the contract expired last June. It’s over. Handanovic, now available as a free agent on the market. Inter are working on Trubin and Sommer deals to replace Andre Onana.
Inter coach Inzaghi: “Onana to Man Utd? He’s an Inter player today and he’s called up for our pre season camp tomorrow. The market is unpredictable, we know Italian clubs need to sell before signing new players… that’s the reality.”
Inter coach Inzaghi: “Lukaku is Chelsea player now. We all know how crucial he has been for us. I did my best to bring him back last summer, we’d like to re-sign Romelu also this summer. We’ll do our best to make it happen.”
Inter have submitted second bid worth €30m to sign Romelu Lukaku. Chelsea and Inter will discuss in the next hours to make a decision about Lukaku situation. He wants to continue in Europe — no chance for Saudi move as of now.
Argentine talent Valentin Carboni will leave Inter on loan this week — as he’s joining Serie A side Monza. An agreement has been reached between the two clubs as Carboni will be loaned out until June 2024. Inter recently extended his contract until June 2028.
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Leeds United
Rodrigo Moreno Machado leaves Leeds United and joins Qatari side Al Rayyan, done deal and here we go. Medical ongoing for Rodrigo, waiting to complete documents and get the deal signed later today.
Liverpool
Jordan Henderson’s future remains somewhat up in the air - latest details here.
Kylian Mbappe and those historic links with Liverpool - Neil Jones sets the record straight in his column.
Levi Colwill to Liverpool - one to watch? Neil Jones has more here.
💬 Should Liverpool let Jordan Henderson leave?
Manchester City
Harrison Parker is expected to sign a long term deal at Manchester City — joining from rivals Manchester United.
Savinho has completed his medical tests as a new Girona player on loan from Manchester City, as revealed yesterday. The deal will be official soon.
Manchester United
Inter coach Inzaghi: “Onana to Man Utd? He’s an Inter player today and he’s called up for our pre season camp tomorrow. The market is unpredictable, we know Italian clubs need to sell before signing new players… that’s the reality.”
There’ll be new talks over Andre Onana today - more info here.
Rasmus Hojlund remains top of Manchester United’s list of striker targets. Personal terms are no issue as he’s very keen on the move. Man United never sent any official bid yet — just talks on club/player side as their priority remains a new goalkeeper. PSG have also inquired about Hojlund.
Negotiations are taking place between Everton and Manchester United over Anthony Elanga. There will be direct talks. There have been many clubs interested in him since January but Everton are now the favourites for his signature.
Were Man Utd ever really that close to signing this defender? More info here.
Harrison Parker is expected to sign a long term deal at Manchester City — joining from rivals Manchester United.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have sent a formal proposal to Willian as he’s currently a free agent. Fulham have also made an offer to try to sign him again, while Saudi clubs are also approaching the former Chelsea winger. A decision should come in the next few days.
Olympiacos
Moldavian LB Oleg Reabciuk could leave Olympiacos in the next days — there’s now strong interest from French clubs. Olympiacos’ expectation is around €4.5m fee to let him leave.
PSG
PSG have inquired about Rasmus Hojlund, but what about those Harry Kane links? More here.
How much truth is there to those historic Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool links? Neil Jones answers that here.
Dusan Vlahovic is one of 3-4 PSG targets up front, but Juventus will insist on an important fee to let him go. Direct contacts with PSG took place this week.
Cher Ndour has been officially confirmed as a new PSG player, joining on a free transfer from Benfica.
RB Leipzig are closing in on deal to sign El Chadaille Bitshiabu from PSG, talks are advancing to the final stages for the talented French CB. Deal almost done, waiting to clarify the final details.
RB Leipzig
Lois Openda to RB Leipzig - here we go! He will be the most expensive signing in Leipzig’s history, moving for a €38m guaranteed fee to RC Lens plus add-ons. He’ll have a medical in the coming days and sign a five-year deal.
RB Leipzig are closing in on deal to sign El Chadaille Bitshiabu from PSG, talks are advancing to the final stages for the talented French CB. Deal almost done, waiting to clarify the final details.
Real Betis
Real Betis keep working on Giovani Lo Celso option for next weeks with many clubs in the race, while Alex Collado and Hector Bellerin deals are 100% agreed. However, Stefano Sensi is not in the list, despite reports - no talks and no negotiations.
Southampton
Official, confirmed. Shea Charles has joined Southampton from Man City in a deal worth £15m. Deal includes sell-on clause and buy back clause, as revealed last week.
Tottenham
Harry Kane has spoken with Ange Postecoglou, while there are also new links with PSG - everything you need to know here.
Pau Torres has joined Aston Villa but how close was he to joining Spurs? Full details here.
West Ham
West Ham have reportedly been frustrated with the delay to Arsenal signing off the Declan Rice deal, according to Sky. My latest info and thoughts here.
Could Gianluca Scamacca really be on the move to Roma? Latest exclusive info here.
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Mikel arteta
Lukaku for £30m is a steal. Inter are pulling Chelsea’s pants down!