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Today’s top stories:
Chelsea want Liam Delap AND Hugo Ekitike
Plus more from Liverpool, Man Utd and Man City
AC Milan
AC Milan have confirmed that Sergio Conceicao will be leaving his position as manager as they part ways with immediate effect. Milan’s next manager will be Massimiliano Allegri, as he returns for a second spell at the San Siro.
Al Nassr
Al Nassr director Fernando Hierro: “Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence from the beginning is a national project. He is a huge phenomenon in the history of football, has helped the league grow. We are in contact to renew his contract and hope he continues with us.”
Hierro adds: “We are still in negotiations with Cristiano Ronaldo over new deal. Hopefully we can find a solution on a renewal.”
Luis Diaz to Al Nassr could also be a major signing to watch out for, but he won’t just be a replacement for Ronaldo as he’s long been on the Saudi club’s radar.
Fabrizio Romano: “Al Nassr are in active talks to sign David Hancko from Feyenoord this summer. Feyenoord have still not received any official proposal but initial contacts on. He’s high on the shortlist.”
Arsenal
Arsenal have now entered into concrete talks to sign Benjamin Sesko. He’s always been high on recruitment team, management, Mikel Arteta list with attempts to get deal done rejected by Leipzig in May 2024 and January…now Sesko will leave, and Arsenal are on it.
Arsenal are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Gabriel Magalhaes over a new long-term contract until June 2030. Negotiations are now at an advanced stage in a huge boost for the Gunners.
Julian Alvarez to Arsenal? Charles Watts has had his say on what would be a hugely exciting deal for the Gunners.
Anthony Gordon has also been linked with Arsenal, but would Newcastle United really sell the winger?
Fabrizio Romano: “It’s over between Arsenal and Marquinhos as Brazilian winger joins Cruzeiro on permanent deal until 2028.”
Barcelona
Fabrizio Romano: “Understand AS Monaco and Barca are completing the agreement for Ansu Fati. All done on player side, loan move with buy option confirmed… and final details on sell-on clause for Barça being fixed. Almost there.”
Bayern Munich
Done deal: Jonathan Tah has officially signed for Bayern Munich on a four-year contract until June 2029. The German defender’s free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen has now been confirmed.
Chelsea
Chelsea have booked a medical for Liam Delap after reaching an agreement on personal terms and with the Blues triggering his £30m release clause. Manchester United wanted Delap, but he spoke with Enzo Maresca, which proved a crucial factor to progress in this deal.
Chelsea want Hugo Ekitike as well as Delap! The Blues have held initial talks over signing the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, but Liverpool are also interested.
Ipswich Town have been in contact over signing Chelsea’s Marc Guiu on loan as a priority target. It’s separate from the Liam Delap-Chelsea deal, but the two clubs have a good relationship and Ipswich are pushing for Guiu.
Chelsea are in active talks with the agents of Jadon Sancho in order to understand the player’s salary requests upon joining permanently. This will be a crucial point ahead of Chelsea’s final decision on whether or not to keep Sancho. The player would have to take a pay cut in order to join, with a final decision expected soon.
Christopher Nkunku will almost certainly be leaving Chelsea this summer, there’s no doubt about that at this stage amid links with Tottenham and others.
Everton
Gana Gueye will sign a new contract with Everton next week, which will be valid for the next two years. A verbal agreement is in place until June 2027, waiting to get it sealed.
Everton have activated their €15m buy option clause for Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo. €3m add-ons as part of the package with deal set to be sealed.
Liverpool
Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool remains one to watch, but the Reds may need to sell before they can buy, and they face competition from Chelsea.
Luis Diaz could leave Liverpool as Al Nassr show a strong interest in the Reds winger as one of the top targets on their list.
Wolves have made an approach to Liverpool for their highly-rated 18-year-old talent Kieran Morrison. Wolves have a genuine interest - he’s on their shortlist, while there are also more clubs around Europe keen.
Manchester City
Manchester City have opened talks over signing Lyon star Rayan Cherki for the no.10 position. He’s top of their list along with Morgan Gibbs-White after missing out on Florian Wirtz. Cherki is also aware of Man City’s interest.
Fabrizio Romano: “EXCLUSIVE: Kolo Toure and Pep Lijnders are two options under consideration at Manchester City to be part of Pep Guardiola’s staff. Decisions on new staff members soon following departures of Juanma Lillo, Inigo Dominguez and Carlos Vicens.”
Manchester City’s talented young forward Divin Mubama is wanted by Ipswich Town. There’s been initial contact to understand the terms of the deal, with City setting an asking price of £10m. Lille also interested in the 20-year-old.
Manchester United
Chelsea are in active talks with the agents of Jadon Sancho in order to understand the player’s salary requests upon joining permanently. This will be a crucial point ahead of Chelsea’s final decision on whether or not to keep Sancho. The player would have to take a pay cut in order to join, with a final decision expected soon.
Napoli
Big boost for Napoli as Antonio Conte will be staying and continuing as their manager. An agreement has been reached with president Aurelio De Laurentiis to increase his salary and maintain same contract structure. There’s also an ambitious plan on transfer market and for long term vision.
Napoli’s next priority after the boost of Antonio Conte’s deciding to stay is to seal the signing of Kevin De Bruyne soon. Napoli feel they are “definitely close” to a deal for the departing Manchester City playmaker.
Porto
Fabrizio Romano: “Porto are closing in on Gabri Veiga deal from Al Ahli with negotiations progressing to final stages. There are still some details to clarify for Spanish midfielder to join Porto but deal at very advanced stages.”
Roma
Roma’s management and Gian Piero Gasperini have held meetings to reach an agreement. Gasperini is now on the verge of becoming the new Roma manager after leaving his position at Atalanta.
West Ham United
Daniel Cummings will join West Ham on July 1st - the agreement is done for the Celtic talent who has scored 30 goals this season and made his Champions League debut. His medical is complete and the deal is done with Celtic getting €300k in compensation.
Wolves
Wolves have made an approach to Liverpool for their highly-rated 18-year-old talent Kieran Morrison. Wolves have a genuine interest - he’s on their shortlist, while there are also more clubs around Europe keen.
What’s happening with Wirtz ?