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PSG leave Mbappé out of Japan tour and put him up for sale - Exclusive
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AC Milan
Excl: AC Milan are closing in on deal with Salzburg to sign Noah Okafor. Understand medical tests have been booked for today if all goes to plan. The player has already agreed terms. Here we go soon.
Negotiations advancing with Villarreal for Samuel Chukwueze as player already agreed personal terms and it means that Daichi Kamada deal would collapse due to full extra UE spots.
Ajax
Silvano Vos has signed a new deal with the Dutch giants which keeps him at the club until June 2028.
Al Ahli
Improved bid for Marco Silva — €40m, two year deal. Understand he will speak to Fulham owner to discuss and then make final decision.
Medical tests booked for Allan Saint-Maximin — as deal will be completed after Mahrez.
Al Nassr
Sadio Mané wanted to stay at Bayern but has accepted that the Bundesliga champions want him to leave. He is now seriously considering Saudi and will negotiate contract terms with Al Nassr. More on this developing story here.
EXCL: Al Nassr have sent signed contracts to Manchester United for Alex Telles. Understand Telles completed main part of medical tests on Friday in Portugal. Here we go.
Al Sadd
Excl: Qatari side Al Sadd have submitted €12m plus €3m add ons bid to Valladolid for Gonzalo Plata. Plata will fly to Qatar in order to discuss personal terms.
AS Monaco
Mohammed Salisu is in the list, alongside Tosin Adarabioyo — both are being considered as concrete names for this summer. Talks will take place soon to discuss terms and conditions of both deals.
Atalanta
Philip Billing is attracting interest from Atalanta, and West Ham have also asked for information about the Danish midfielder. He’s out of contract in 2024 and is one to watch this summer.
El Bilal Touré is Atalanta’s top target this summer in case Højlund leaves.
Man United plan remains the same. Bid for Rasmus Højlund soon to avoid PSG hijack. PSG are speaking to player’s camp — Man United agreed terms with Højlund and speaking to Atalanta.
Barcelona
João Félix’s dream is to sign for Barça but how close is the deal to completion? An update can be found here.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks to sign Victor Boniface from Union St Gilloise. Negotiations are progressing and the Nigerian striker has agreed personal terms. Final package understood to be more than €20m.
Bayern Munich
Sadio Mané wanted to stay at Bayern but has accepted that the Bundesliga champions want him to leave. He is now seriously considering Saudi and will negotiate contract terms with Al Nassr. More on this developing story here.
Tension in the deal to sign Kyle Walker from Man City. Find out why here.
What’s the latest on Benjamin Pavard? Read Christian Falk’s exclusive insight.
Bayern insiders aren’t amused by the Harry Kane situation. Find out why here.
What has Harry Kane said to Tottenham? Read about it here.
Man United are interested in one Bayern star. Christian Falk tells us who here.
📰 Harry Kane makes a definitive decision on his future [The Times via CaughtOffside]
Besiktas
Understand Lyanco’s move to Besiktas has definitely collapsed and he will return to Southampton on Saturday for regular training. After last minute problems with some document clauses, both clubs decided to cancel the deal. It’s off.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are working to sign a former Man United star who impressed on loan at Old Trafford. Go here to see who it is.
Emre Can has signed a new deal at Borussia Dortmund.
Bournemouth
Understand Bournemouth are currently not in talks to sign Ivan Fresneda despite recent links. Several clubs want Fresneda but the Cherries aren’t working on it.
Philip Billing is attracting interest from Atalanta, and West Ham have also asked for information about the Danish midfielder. He’s out of contract in 2024 and is one to watch this summer.
Brighton
Igor to Brighton, here we go! Four year deal now in place for €17m fee plus add-ons. Verbal agreement reached. Fiorentina and Brighton will complete the documents soon and medical could take place next week, on Monday.
De Zerbi on Caicedo deal (via James Olley): “I spoke with Tony Bloom, he told me if the condition don’t change Moises stays with us. For me, could be great news. If Moises leaves, we have to find another player of same level. I didn’t give my word for anything. At the moment, I haven’t received news that Caicedo can leave tomorrow or in the next week. Colwill included in the deal? I would like to play with Colwill & Caicedo together.”
Burnley
Nathan Redmond joins Burnley on two-year contract with option of a third season.
Chelsea
Official, confirmed. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins Marseille on three year deal.
De Zerbi on Caicedo deal (via James Olley): “I spoke with Tony Bloom, he told me if the condition don’t change Moises stays with us. For me, could be great news. If Moises leaves, we have to find another player of same level. I didn’t give my word for anything. At the moment, I haven’t received news that Caicedo can leave tomorrow or in the next week. Colwill included in the deal? I would like to play with Colwill & Caicedo together.”
Two more Chelsea players could be set to leave the club. Find out who they are here.
📰 Chelsea reject the chance to sign impressive PL midfielder because he’s too old [talkSPORT via CaughtOffside]
CF Montreal
The MLS side are close to signing U20 Columbian international Fernando Alvarez for $1m and the deal will also include a sell on clause. The player was also on the list of some European clubs.
Crystal Palace
Excl: Palace have now reached agreement to sign Chris Francis from Bournemouth. Left CB signs until June 2025, medical completed on Friday
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Eintracht Frankfurt
Find out why Eintracht Frankfurt are frightened of an approach for Randal Kolo Muani from Man United here.
FC Barcelona
Porto have reached an agreement with FC Barcelona for Nico González. Deal was already at advanced stages on Tuesday and now agreed. Barça want buy back option to be included in the deal.
Samuel Umtiti joins Lille as free agent after terminating his contract at Barça. Deal in place, medical completed.
💬 What do you think of Joao Felix’s ‘come and get me’ plea to Barça?
Fiorentina
Igor to Brighton, here we go! Four year deal now in place for €17m fee plus add-ons. Verbal agreement reached. Fiorentina and Brighton will complete the documents of Igor deal soon. Medical could take place next week, on Monday.
Fulham
Improved bid for Marco Silva — €40m, two year deal. Understand he will speak to Fulham owner to discuss and then make final decision.
AS Monaco, looking for centre backs on the market. Mohammed Salisu is in the list, alongside Tosin Adarabioyo — both are being considered as concrete names for this summer. Talks will take place soon to discuss terms and conditions of both deals.
Galatasaray
Cédric Bakambu will be a new Galatasaray player. Deal is €900k fee, €1.3m salary to the player and contract valid until June 2026.
Juventus
Find out which English club enquired about Federico Chiesa two weeks ago here.
Lazio
Official, completed. Taty Castellanos joins Lazio on permanent move from NYCFC.
Leicester City
Leicester hope to get Stephy Mavididi deal done soon — negotiations very advanced. Personal terms on the verge of being agreed, clubs in direct contact to make it happen.
Lille
Samuel Umtiti joins Lille as free agent after terminating his contract at Barça. Deal in place, medical completed.
Manchester City
Tension in the deal to take Kyle Walker to Bayern Munich. Find out why here.
What’s the latest on Benjamin Pavard? Read Christian Falk’s exclusive insight.
Issa Kaboré to Luton Town, deal signed and here we go. Official soon. City will extend his contract until June 2027 and loan Kaboré to Luton until the end of the season. No buy option clause included.
📰 Man City want 20-year-old with limited top-flight experience to replace Mahrez [90Min via CaughtOffside]
Manchester United
Man United are interested in one Bayern star. Christian Falk tells us who here.
Borussia Dortmund are working to sign a former Man United star who impressed on loan at Old Trafford. Go here to see who it is.
Find out why Eintracht Frankfurt are frightened of an approach for Randal Kolo Muani from Man United here.
Eric Bailly will make a decision on next club soon as he’s set to leave Man Utd in the coming weeks. Al Nassr approached him and also Fulham and Al Ettifaq have asked for conditions of the deal.
Nottingham Forest have submitted two bids to Manchester United. Loan deal proposal for Dean Henderson and permanent deal proposal for Anthony Elanga. Forest want to get both deals done after closing in on Ola Aina free transfer.
Anthony Elanga has accepted to join Forest on permanent transfer. Fee close to £15m. Here we go!
EXCL: Al Nassr have sent signed contracts to Manchester United for Alex Telles deal. Understand Telles completed main part of medical tests on Friday in Portugal. Here we go.
Man United plan remains the same. Bid for Rasmus Højlund soon to avoid PSG hijack. PSG are speaking to player’s camp — Man United agreed terms with Højlund and speaking to Atalanta.
Ten Hag on Mason Greenwood (via Samuel Luckhurst): “On this, it’s a club decision and of course, I said my opinions but it's a club decision and we have to accept that"… on Harry Kane: “I don’t talk about specific players who are under contract at another club.”
💬 Should Manchester United keep hold of Mason Greenwood or move him on to another club?
Marseille
Dimitri Payet leaves Marseille with immediate effect and is available as a free agent.
Official, confirmed. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins Marseille on three year deal.
Newcastle
Al Ahli have booked medical tests for Allan Saint-Maximin — as deal will be completed after Mahrez.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have submitted two bids to Manchester United. Loan deal proposal for Dean Henderson and permanent deal proposal for Anthony Elanga.
Ola Aina is set to sign two year deal which will also include an option for further season until June 2026.
Anthony Elanga has accepted to join Forest on permanent transfer. Fee close to £15m. Here we go!
Paris Saint-Germain
Understand Gianluigi Donnarumma will travel to Japan with PSG today despite him and his wife being recent victims of a violent burglary, during which they were both tied up.
PSG are expected to prepare opening bid for Bradley Barcola in the next days. Negotiations won’t be easy with Lyon but deal on.
Man United plan remains the same. Bid for Rasmus Højlund soon to avoid PSG hijack, as revealed on Thursday. PSG are speaking to player’s camp — Man United agreed terms with Højlund and speaking to Atalanta.
Kylian Mbappé has been left out of PSG squad for the Japan tour and player is up for sale starting from today. A deeper dive into the reasons why here.
Porto
Porto have reached an agreement with FC Barcelona for Nico González. Deal was already at advanced stages on Tuesday and now agreed. Barça want buy back option to be included in the deal.
RB Leipzig
The signing of Xavi Simons has meant Leipzig have had to change their transfer strategy. Find out why they did so here.
Salzburg
Excl: AC Milan are closing in on deal with Salzburg to sign Noah Okafor. Understand medical tests have been booked for today if all goes to plan. The player has already agreed terms. Here we go soon.
Southampton
AS Monaco, looking for centre backs on the market. Mohammed Salisu is in the list, alongside Tosin Adarabioyo — both are being considered as concrete names for this summer. Talks will take place soon to discuss terms and conditions of both deals.
Understand Lyanco’s move to Besiktas has definitely collapsed and he will return to Southampton on Saturday for regular training. After last minute problems with some document clauses, both clubs decided to cancel the deal. It’s off.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart centre back Waldemar Anton is one to follow as Villarreal met his agents to be informed on his current situation. Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are also showing interest.
Torino
Understand Torino submitted €4m bid plus add ons and sell on fee for Volodymyr Brazhko, but Dynamo Kiev have rejected the bid.
Tottenham
Bayern insiders aren’t amused by the Harry Kane situation. Find out why here.
What has Harry Kane said to Tottenham? Read about it here.
Postecoglou (via Alasdair Gold): “Harry Kane deal? I can’t be relaxed… for everyone concerned, we don’t want to be doing it for too long. I don’t think that is good for anyone. But I don't want to put a deadline on it, because that adds even more pressure.”
💬 Can Tottenham really afford to keep hold of Harry Kane this summer, and risk letting him leave for nothing in a year’s time? Let me know your thoughts below!
Valencia
Edinson Cavani will not travel for the pre season tour with Valencia as he’s out of the project. Cavani is negotiating termination of the contract, waiting for new chapter.
Villarreal
Stuttgart centre back Waldemar Anton is one to follow as Villarreal met his agents to be informed on his current situation. Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are also showing interest.
After closing in on Noah Okafor deal, AC Milan are working to complete an agreement for Samuel Chukwueze. Negotiations advancing with Villarreal as player already agreed personal terms.
West Ham
Philip Billing is attracting interest from Atalanta, and West Ham have also asked for information about the Danish midfielder. He’s out of contract in 2024 and is one to watch this summer.
📰 Highly-rated West Ham man likely to be used as bait for Ward-Prowse capture [The Guardian via CaughtOffside]
For all the very latest transfer news, read caughtoffside.com
Do you think there’s any chance mbappe goes to a club that’s not Madrid?
Much better if Kane leaves now. He’d like play UCL this year and Bayern can offer him the opportunity and good salary
He has already made a lot for Spurs and deserves a happy ending