🚨 Chelsea duo axed by Pochettino, three clubs chasing Vlahovic, Brighton's transfer vow to Caicedo, Man City blocked player's Barca move, and more

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Today’s top stories:

• Pochettino won’t keep Felix or Zakaria

• Bayern and Prem clubs chasing Vlahovic

• Plus more from Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City

AC Milan

AC Milan have formally communicated to Eintracht Frankfurt that negotiations are ongoing with Daichi Kamada over a free transfer, with an agreement now at the final stages. Details are being sorted for Kamada to join on a five-year deal, with a medical scheduled for the beginning of next week if all goes to plan.

AC Milan are close agreeing terms with Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek over a long term contract, after direct contact started two weeks ago. Talks between Milan and Chelsea are ongoing to come to a full agreement over the player’s transfer fee. All parties involved are optimistic as things stand.

Arsenal

Arsenal have appreciated Ivan Fresneda since January but for now they have NOT sent any official proposal, despite rumours to the contrary. There is no concrete negotiation at this stage, the race remains open, with Borussia Dortmund also interested in the Real Valladolid right-back.