🚨 Ronaldo scores for Portugal, Arsenal in talks over Bundesliga forward (not Sesko) and Man United eye shock Chelsea raid!
All the latest transfer market news as Man Utd and Chelsea could do business once again!
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Today’s top stories:
Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Germany
Plus latest Chelsea, Man Utd and Liverpool transfer news
AC Milan
AC Milan feel they are close to a verbal agreement for Luka Modric. There’s been an initial green light on a one year contract plus option until June 2027. €3.5m net salary plus add-ons. AC Milan are waiting for Modric’s timing and respecting his schedule before getting it signed.
Chelsea and AC Milan are not currently close on the valuation for Mike Maignan. AC Milan want around €30m for the goalkeeper, but Chelsea only want to pay €10m due to the player being out of contract in 2026. Chelsea won’t wait longer than Monday as they’re also happy with the four goalkeepers they have.
Al Hilal
Simone Inzaghi has been officially unveiled as the new Al Hilal head coach until June 2027. He’ll earn a salary of €26m per season after leaving Inter Milan.
Fabrizio Romano: “Victor Osimhen remains high on Al Hilal list as new striker with talks ongoing to bring in the Nigerian forward. €75m release clause available, Al Hilal are working on player side for a target now also approved by Simone Inzaghi.”
Arsenal
Leroy Sane to Arsenal talks have been confirmed by Charles Watts!
Arsenal’s Hugo Ekitike transfer decision makes sense - here’s why, according to Charles Watts.
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