🚨 PSG's huge Mbappe THREAT, potential Amrabat to Man Utd deal, Barcelona 'love' Man City star, Liverpool working on wonderkid deal, and more
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Today’s top stories:
The latest ins and outs at Manchester United
Plus more from Man City, Newcastle and PSG
AC Milan
Noah Okafor has signed as a new AC Milan player on a five year deal. He had his medical with the club on Saturday, as previously revealed.
Samuel Chukwueze is on the verge of joining AC Milan next week. The deal should cost around €20m following talks with Villarreal on final details.
Ajax
Ajax have submitted a bid for Armenian top talent Eduard Spertsyan worth €8.5m plus €2m add-ons and 10% sell on clause. Ajax are still waiting on a decision from Krasnodar as there’s no green light as of now — but talks are ongoing.
Ajax manager Maurice Steijn on Bassey-Fulham: “I told Calvin Bassey it would be better to leave Ajax. Also because of the money. When he leaves — we can strengthen the squad properly. I have told him this honestly.”
Al Ahli
Al Ahli are now prepared to unveil Riyad Mahrez as new star signing — official announcement could take place today. Four year deal sealed after medical two days ago.
Al Nassr
Alex Telles has travelled with the Al Nassr squad to Japan after completing medical tests yesterday. Th deal is done and signed with Manchester United. Official soon.
Anderlecht
Anderlecht are now trying to hijack Barcelona’s move to sign former Chelsea talent Tudor Mendel. Barca had verbally agreed personal terms with Mendel to sign him as a free agent for their U21 team but Anderlecht are making a last-minute attempt.
Aston Villa
Moussa Diaby has signed five year deal as a new Aston Villa player - here we go confirmed! A terrific signing for Villa, who won the race against Al Nassr for the Frenchman’s signature. Diaby rejected a huge offer from the Saudi club to instead make the permanent move to Villa Park.
Atalanta
Atalanta coach Gasperini: “Hojlund and Man Utd? Sometimes there are choices to make and also agents… we all have to consider the financial factor. He’s very happy here, I’d love to keep Rasmus of course but sometimes clubs and also players have to consider huge bids.”
Barcelona
I expect this Barcelona target to move this summer - more info here.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are set to sign Victor Boniface from Union St Gilloise, done deal — here we go. The fee will be €20m plus add-ons, it was advanced since yesterday and finally completed, with the medical also taking place yesterday.
Besiktas
Besiktas have submitted €5m bid for Young Boys striker Meschak Elia as he’s one of the top targets on their list. Talks ongoing — Besiktas are pushing to make it happen, and the player is open to making the move.
Brighton
Roberto De Zerbi: “Caicedo stays with us until my owner changes his mind. No idea of what can happen in the future — but if Moises leaves we have to find the right player. We have to substitute him with a great player because this year we play in the Europa League unlike Chelsea.”
💬 Where will Moises Caicedo be by the end of this transfer window?
Chelsea
Could Gabri Veiga be one to watch for Chelsea? Full info here.
What’s the latest on Romelu Lukaku’s future? Details here.
Mauricio Pochettino on Levi Colwill: “Levi is fantastic player. The potential is massive. He was fantastic last season with Brighton and England. We need to provide the best to improve him. He’s great in the present and the capacity to improve in the future.”
Nicolas Jackson on his impact at Chelsea: “It happens because I’m very happy, I feel great here. My relationship with everybody at Chelsea is already great.”
Everton
Medical successfully completed yesterday for Arnaut Danjuma as a new Everton player. The loan deal will be official in the next few days, done and sealed.
Fulham
Fulham are advancing in talks to sign Mohammed Salisu after a £15m bid was sent for the centre-back. They’re trying for both Salisu and Calvin Bassey, waiting for Bassey’s green light.
Marco Silva on Aleksandr Mitrovic deal: “It’s not ideal scenario. He’s not going to play next game — he’s not working with the squad. Sometimes players have individual decisions they have to take.”
Marco Silva confirms: “Yes, I’ve got new official bid on the table from Al Ahli. Accepting or not? Can’t confirm. I have shown the commitment with this club since I have signed.”
Liverpool
Romeo Lavia remains on Liverpool’s agenda - latest details here.
Jordan Henderson’s exit is almost a done deal - more info here.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola: “Joao Cancelo is here. Joao has been so important for us in the past. After the loan at Bayern he is back here and is part of the group. So we will see what happens…”
Harrison Parker will leave Man United and join Man City very soon, as called two weeks ago.
Manchester United
Have Man United really made a bid for Sofyan Amrabat? Full info here.
Atalanta coach Gasperini: “Hojlund and Man Utd? Sometimes there are choices to make and also agents… we all have to consider the financial factor. He’s very happy here, I’d love to keep Rasmus of course but sometimes clubs and also players have to consider huge bids.”
Man United are closing in on deal to sign both Jack Fletcher and Tyler Fletcher — locked in talks with Man City for two top talents, deal expected to be announced soon. Record fee expected within UK for U16 players. Busy summer for City Academy.
Charlie Savage has left Man Utd to move to Reading on a permanent deal. Man Utd will keep a sell-on clause and the option to match any bids in future.
Bruno Fernandes on Harry Maguire moment: “Harry congratulated me on new captain election and he said he is really happy for me. I understand his position is not the best at the moment. It has to be difficult for him but he had a great moment with me.”
💬 Would Amrabat be a good signing for United’s midfield?
Marseille
Olympique Marseille have started contacts for Ismaila Sarr as potential new signing. Talks are ongoing, he’s on their list and appreciated by OM, not the only option but negotiations are taking place.
Napoli
Giovanni Di Lorenzo has extended the contract until June 2029, as president De Laurentiis has confirmed. Di Lorenzo is a key part of Napoli project for present and future.
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe on Allan Saint-Maximin joining Saudi league: “The likelihood is he will leave, but until it's done it's difficult to go into too much detail. We will be governed by same rules as every Premier League club.”
Nottingham Forest
Official, confirmed. Ola Aina has signed a two year deal plus one year option as a new Nottingham Forest player.
PSG
PSG have issued this major threat to Kylian Mbappe if he doesn’t leave this summer - more info here!
Also not in PSG’s plans: Georginio Wijnaldum, Leandro Paredes, Julian Draxler, Abdou Diallo, and Colin Dagba.
PSG have not made a final decision on Renato Sanches, who is wanted by Roma on loan but who is also with Luis Enrique and part of the squad for now.
Real Sociedad
David Silva is now seriously considering announcing his retirement from professional football after suffering an ACL injury in Real Sociedad pre-season training. A decision will be made very soon.
Roma
AS Roma are planning to insist in the next days for Renato Sanches. There’s still no final decision made on PSG side, he’s with Luis Enrique’s squad and so part of project — there’s no intention to negotiate loan move as of now. It’s up to PSG and will be discussed again in the next few days.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg continue to make big signings as Emanuel Emegha joins on a €13m deal and a five-year contract. A huge one after Abakar Sylla signed for record €20m fee few days ago. French club pushing on new signings after Blue Co takeover.
Villarreal
Villarreal are closing in on a deal to sign Matteo Gabbia on loan from AC Milan. It’s going to be completed next week.
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Marco Silva has gone from Fulham. And Mitrovic. Don’t know why they don’t just admit they want the money and run