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Arsenal
Arsenal have confirmed that they’ve now released Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is available on the market as a free agent. Negotiations remain ongoing with Reiss Nelson who has verbally agreed to sign a new deal valid until June 2027 with an option for an extra year.
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William Saliba will sign a new long term deal at Arsenal as expected after final talks last weekend. I understand he will put pen to paper when he returns from his holiday. Documents have been approved, details - contract until June 2027 with a one-year option - have been fixed. Here we go…
An official bid will follow for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz as personal terms won’t be an issue. The player gave the green light to Arsenal on Thursday. Chelsea’s asking price has always been £75m but they will be flexible, sources confirm. Talks ongoing.
EXCLUSIVE: Find out which player RB Leipzig could beat Arsenal to here
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are set to announce Monchi as new director to work together with Unai Emery — as expected. Monchi’s contract at Aston Villa will be valid until June 2026 plus an option to extend until 2027. Villa have their new director after talks collapsed with Mateu Alemany in May. Excellent call for AVFC, done deal. Here we go.
Barcelona
There’s no doubt from Raphinha where his future lies. The Brazilian has been absolutely clear: “I will continue at Barça next season, and the season after that, and the season after that. I have many years left on my contract, I hope to fulfil those and many more. I’m comfortable here.”
Tottenham and Barça will discuss Clement Lenglet in the next few days. Spurs have two other names in the list for a left footed centre-back but Lenglet remains among their options. Barça [especially Xavi] appreciate’s Gio Lo Celso.
EXCLUSIVE: Find out the truth on Joshua Kimmich moving to Barcelona here
Bayern Munich
Tarek Buchmann, a centre-back born in 2005, has signed a 3-year professional contract at Bayern until 2026. Deal is already complete and official.
Leon Goretzka denies rumours of a move to the EPL: “I’ve no other plans than staying at Bayern. We have big plans for next year, as Jo Kimmich said after Ukraine game,” he said to Sport1.
Kyle Walker is a concrete target for Bayern as they keep looking for a new right back after João Cancelo’s return to City. Interest in Walker is serious, as SkyDE @Plettigoal revealed. No decision made yet on official bid but the player is being considered in internal talks.
Bayern are getting closer to reaching full agreement on personal terms with Kim Min-jae. Positive talks and contract almost agreed until 2028. Bayern confirmed to Kim’s camp that they plan to pay the release clause in July. Still no fresh bid from Man Utd.
EXCLUSIVE: Kim Min-jae’s move to Bayern depends on PSG. Find out why here
Bournemouth
Marcus Tavernier has signed a new long term deal at Bournemouth until June 2028. Contracts were completed on Friday.
Borussia Dortmund
Brighton announce the signing of Mo Dahoud on a free from Borussia Dortmund as his contract expires at the end of June. The deal was revealed last month and the contract is until June 2027. Official and confirmed.
Borussia Dortmund keep working on the negotiations to bring in Edson Álvarez as new signing. A proposal has been made to the player and he’s keen on the move, with an official bid to be presented to Ajax. West Ham are also interested but BVB are now pushing hard as expected.
Brentford
Brentford FC have reached full agreement with Seongnam FC to sign South Korean centre back Ji-soo Kim. Here we go. Personal terms have been agreed for the player born in 2004, and the deal will be signed next week. Kim is in FIFA’s Best XI for the U20 World Cup.
Brighton and Hove Albion
Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo is continuing with the Blues moving forward towards agreement on the player’s personal terms. Talks with Brighton are expected to start next week as Caicedo doesn’t see any option to stay with the Seagulls. Arsenal are only focused on Declan Rice and Kai Havertz at this point, and there have been no no talks with Bayern.
Brighton announce the signing of Mo Dahoud on a free from Borussia Dortmund as his contract expires at the end of June. The deal was revealed last month and the contract is until June 2027. Official and confirmed.
Jeremy Sarmiento has signed new 5 year deal at Brighton. “We extended the contract for 5 more years and he’s untouchable for Brighton. Clubs wanted him but Brighton will not negotiate for him,” his father told Área Deportiva.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo is continuing with the Blues moving forward towards agreement on the player’s personal terms. Talks with Brighton are expected to start next week as Caicedo doesn’t see any option to stay with the Seagulls. Arsenal are only focused on Declan Rice and Kai Havertz at this point, and there have been no no talks with Bayern. An official bid will follow for Kai Havertz as personal terms won’t be an issue. The player gave the green light to Arsenal on Thursday. Chelsea’s asking price has always been £75m but they will be flexible, sources confirm. Talks ongoing.
Man City and Chelsea are in direct contact over Mateo Kovacić and the expectation is that the deal will happen, it’s just not done yet. The player agreed personal terms with City 10 days ago and all parties want the same thing. A full agreement is expected very soon.
Tiemoué Bakayoko leaves Chelsea as a free agent. Though he has returned to the club after his Milan loan came to an end, his contract won’t be extended. The club also confirmed the player’s exit which has been planned for some time.
England U16 talent Frankie Runham has decided to sign new long term deal and commit his future to Chelsea despite interest from several other Premier League clubs. Runham became the youngest Chelsea scorer in Youth League history at the age of 15.
Manchester United are prepared to bid again in the next days for Mason Mount. Chelsea still won’t budge from their £70m price tag but Man United feel they can find a way to reach an agreement.
💬 Chelsea have to get their transfer window right this summer. Who should they sign and are you happy with who they’re linked with? Tell me your opinion in the comments.
Crystal Palace
EXCLUSIVE: Find out which European giant is after Wilfried Zaha - here!
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe are advancing in negotiations to sign Edin Dzeko as free agent. Talks are progressing well with the former Inter Milan hit man, he's their main target and the key details of his contract are being discussed. The Turkish club are also close to appointing Vincenzo Montella as their new head coach.
Fulham
Tosin Adarabioyo is set to leave Fulham this summer as talks about a new deal are now over. Fulham wanted to keep Tosin but could be forced to sell him to avoid losing him for free when his contract expires next year. The player is ready for a new chapter.
Inter Milan
Inter are advancing talks to sign Yann Bisseck from Aarhus. The German centre-back was born in 2000, and is one of the most concrete names in the nerazzurri’s list. The player is keen on the move, has accepted the final contract proposal and is waiting for more contacts to take place over the course of the next few days. Inter are expected to pay the €7m release clause.
Juventus
Tottenham are closing in on agreement to sign Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent deal from Juventus. €5m discount on the buy option clause. The deal is expected to be completed soon on €30m fee instead of €35m — terms are already agreed with the player and the contract will be valid until June 2027. Here we go soon.
Juventus are interested in Timothy Castagne as new RB for next season. Juve asked for information on all the conditions of the deal on both the player and club side. Castagne is keen on the move and he'd love to join Juventus.
Leicester City
Official and confirmed: Enzo Maresca signs as new Leicester City head coach on a three year deal valid until 2026.
Juventus are interested in Timothy Castagne as new RB for next season. Juve asked for information on all the conditions of the deal on both the player and club side. Castagne is keen on the move and he'd love to join Juventus. Castagne: “I'll see what happens in the future. A decision will be made. It's delicate, of course. You could wait for a top club to arrive, but what if it doesn't happen? I'm not thinking about that yet.”
Liverpool
Micky van de Ven: “Of course I heard of Liverpool links and I know they’ve been following me in the past. That’s it. Liverpool is a great club,” he told VI. “There’s a chance for me to leave this summer. If a nice club with good plan arrives… I’d be open.”
Nothing concrete or advanced between Fabio Carvalho and West Ham despite reports. Understand RB Leipzig remain as favourites and will insist on signing the player from Liverpool.
EXCLUSIVE: Find out why Liverpool is a more realistic destination for a major World Cup star here!
Man City
Manchester City are advancing the Joško Gvardiol deal on the player’s side. Negotiations on personal terms are progressing well, the same as they are with Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacić. However, RB Leipzig will only sell Gvardiol for a huge fee. If they don’t receive an acceptable offer, they are prepared to keep him for one more season.
Man City and Chelsea are in direct contact over Kovacić and the expectation is that the deal will happen, it’s just not done yet. The player agreed personal terms with City 10 days ago and all parties want the same thing. A full agreement is expected very soon.
Paris Saint-Germain are already in talks with Bernardo Silva’s camp over their project and the player’s personal terms. He’s a priority target for the Ligue Un champions and crucial part of their plans. Talks aren’t at an advanced stage yet, and Man City will ask for a huge fee as they did with Barcelona last summer.
Official and confirmed: Enzo Maresca signs as new Leicester City head coach on a three year deal valid until 2026.
Kyle Walker is a concrete target for Bayern as they keep looking for a new right back after João Cancelo’s return to City. Interest in Walker is serious, as SkyDE @Plettigoal revealed. No decision made yet on official bid but the player is being considered in internal talks.
EXCLUSIVE: A Bayern defender has to leave so they can make a bid for Kyle Walker. Find out who here
Man United
Manchester United have confirmed that Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe have both left the club as free agents. Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Ethan Laird and Rhys Bennett have extended their deals until 2024. “Talks remain open with David De Gea over a potential new contract,” the club have confirmed.
Mason Greenwood has been included in the club’s retained list. There’s no outcome on Man United’s internal investigation yet and Greenwood is still under contract. A final decision on his status will follow later.
Bayern are getting closer to reaching full agreement on personal terms with Kim Min-jae. Positive talks and contract almost agreed until 2028. Bayern confirmed to Kim’s camp that they plan to pay the release clause in July. Still no fresh bid from Man Utd.
United’s investment on a new goalkeeper will depend on the outcome of negotiations with David de Gea. Discussions remain open with de Gea and a new deal has been almost agreed since March. However, it’s not signed or completed yet due to key details and an approach from some Saudi league clubs.
Marseille
Negotiations ongoing but still no deal in place or green light between Marcelo Gallardo and Olympique Marseille. Talks are continuing but all parties are still being careful until the end of the negotiations. This is one to keep an eye on.
Napoli
Napoli have officially triggered Gio Simeone’s option to buy clause. He’s now their player on a permanent deal for a €12m fee as revealed earlier in the week.
Bayern are getting closer to reaching full agreement on personal terms with Kim Min-jae. Positive talks and contract almost agreed until 2028. Bayern confirmed to Kim’s camp that they plan to pay the release clause in July. Still no fresh bid from Man Utd.
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain are already in talks with Bernardo Silva’s camp over their project and the player’s personal terms. He’s a priority target for the Ligue Un champions and crucial part of their plans. Talks aren’t at an advanced stage yet, and Man City will ask for a huge fee as they did with Barcelona last summer.
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Johnson has the latest on a tumultuous few days for PSG
Julian Nagelsmann won’t become the new PSG head coach, negotiations are now over. It was a mutual decision as Nagelsmann and PSG didn’t agree on key details, as L’Equipe first reported. PSG are already in direct contact with another coach.
💬 Who should PSG sign this summer, particularly if Neymar and Mbappé follow Messi out of the exit door? Which clubs could afford them? Let me know your thoughts!
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven are working on a transfer for Augsburg’s Ricardo Pepi, who scored for the USMNT last night. Negotiations between PSV & Augsburg are ongoing after player’s decision to give priority to PSV as his next playing destination.
Real Betis
Hector Bellerín will be a new Real Betis player, with an agreement on the verge of being completed. The deal has been agreed since March and is now being finalised. Just waiting for the paperwork and then it will be signed. Bellerín will return as a free agent.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are completing the final contract details in order to get Joselu deal done and sealed. Personal terms were agreed 10 days ago, and the expectation from all parties is to get the agreement signed at the beginning of next week.
Understand Real Madrid are closing in on an agreement to extend Dani Ceballos’ contract. It’s imminent, just final details being discussed then he will sign. Nacho and Ceballos will both extend. Here we go soon!
RB Leipzig
Manchester City are advancing the Josko Gvardiol deal on the player’s side. Negotiations on personal terms are progressing well, the same as they are with Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic. However, RB Leipzig will only sell Gvardiol for a huge fee. If they don’t receive an acceptable offer, they are prepared to keep him for one more season.
Nothing concrete or advanced between Fabio Carvalho and West Ham despite reports. Understand RB Leipzig remain as favourites and will insist on signing the player from Liverpool.
River Plate
River Plate have no intention of accepting the €10m proposal from Freiburg for 22-year-old striker Lucas Beltrán. The German club are being insistent but there’s no way that River will let him leave for that fee.
Roma
Chris Smalling reached an agreement with AS Roma on a new deal last month, and that has now been signed. Valid until June 2025, official and now confirmed.
The club have agreed personal terms with Gianluca Scamacca but West Ham have no intention to let him leave on loan as things stand. Scamacca is insistent on joining Roma, while West Ham are waiting to find clubs to buy Scamacca on permanent deal.
Sevilla
Aston Villa are set to announce Monchi as new director to work together with Unai Emery — as expected.
Sporting
Wolfsburg are in advanced talks to sign Tiago Tomás on a permanent deal from Sporting. The proposal is for around €10m after Stuttgart decided against triggering the €15m buy option.
Tottenham Hotspur
Davinson Sanchez has decided to leave Tottenham this summer. Discussions will soon take place in order for the player to find a new club as the 27-year-old Colombian wants a new experience.
Tottenham and Barça will discuss Clement Lenglet in the next few days. Spurs have two other names in the list for a left footed centre-back but Lenglet remains among their options. Barça [especially Xavi] appreciate’s Gio Lo Celso.
EXCLUSIVE: Find out which Tottenham star is courting the attention of Bayern Munich
Tottenham are closing in on agreement to sign Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent deal from Juventus. €5m discount on the buy option clause. The deal is expected to be completed soon on €30m fee instead of €35m — terms are already agreed with the player and the contract will be valid until June 2027. Here we go soon.
The north Londoners are winning the race to keep Mikey Moore. Daniel Levy is making sure he does everything in his power to keep the superstar 15-year-old at the club. Many top European clubs want him but Spurs are now close to an agreement to keep him.
Understand Standard Liege are now frontrunners to sign Romaine Mundle as free agent — there are several bids but Standard leading. Tottenham offered Mundle a contract renewal until June 2025 (with option) but he rejected it as first team football guarantees were key.
💬 Tottenham fans - Has Clement Lenglet done enough for Spurs to go back in for him on a permanent deal? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
USMNT
Official: USA national team now confirm Gregg Berhalter will return in charge as head coach.
West Ham
Borussia Dortmund keep working on the negotiations to bring in Edson Álvarez as new signing. A proposal has been made to the player and he’s keen on the move, with an official bid to be presented to Ajax. West Ham are also interested but BVB are now pushing hard as expected.
Nothing concrete or advanced between Fabio Carvalho and West Ham despite reports. Understand RB Leipzig remain as favourites and will insist on signing the player from Liverpool.
AS Roma have agreed personal terms with Gianluca Scamacca but West Ham have no intention to let him leave on loan as things stand. Scamacca is insistent on joining Roma, while West Ham are waiting to find clubs to buy Scamacca on permanent deal.
Wolfsburg
Micky van de Ven: “Of course I heard of Liverpool links and I know they’ve been following me in the past. That’s it. Liverpool is a great club,” he told VI. “There’s a chance for me to leave this summer. If a nice club with good plan arrives… I’d be open.”
Wolfsburg are in advanced talks to sign Tiago Tomás on a permanent deal from Sporting. The proposal is for around €10m after Stuttgart decided against triggering the €15m buy option.
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Hey - Fab - any way CFC can get back in the running for Rice?
Chelsea should try to do a trade with Napoli. Koulibaly for Leo Østigård 👍