the Daily Briefing: Thursday 28th July - Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, and more
My exclusive round-up of the latest transfer news, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo's future, Lionel Messi's potential return to Barcelona, and some surprising Harry Kane links.
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Today’s top stories:
AC Milan
Fikayo Tomori has confirmed he is in talks over a new contract with AC Milan, saying: “Yes, we’re in talks and I really like everything here in Milano.”
Ajax
Alfred Schreuder has spoken out on Antony’s future: "Internally we have agreed that we want to keep the current squad together. Nobody wants to sell him. Antony is working well. I don't have the feeling that he's busy with a transfer.”
Arsenal
🚨 Exclusive: Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Mauro Icardi earlier this summer. Click here for the full story.
🚨 Exclusive: This rumoured Arsenal target is likely to cost around €70m. Click here to find out all you need to know about the potential deal.
Barcelona
🚨 Exclusive: What’s really going on with Lionel Messi and a potential return to Barcelona? Click here to find out.
Barcelona are one step away from signing Jules Kounde after lengthy negotiations. Xavi was key to the deal. Oh, and Raphinha liked my post about it!
Xavi has admitted that Barcelona could keep Sergino Dest and Miralem Pjanic this summer.
Barca have again communicated their desire to Cesar Azpilicueta to negotiate a deal for him with Chelsea.
Talented youngster Adam Aznou has left Barcelona to join Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich
Bayern chief Oliver Kahn has praised Harry Kane, saying: “I can just say that Harry Kane is an outstanding striker who is now under contract at Tottenham.”
🚨 Exclusive: The agent of Cristiano Ronaldo could push again to get the Manchester United star a move to Bayern Munich.
Adam Aznou has announced he’s leaving Barcelona. He’s set to join Bayern Munich, agreeing a contract until 2025.
Burnley
Burnley are set to sign Cercle Brugge right-back Vitinho, as specifically requested by Vincent Kompany. He’s agreed a contract until 2026, it’ll be official soon.
Dwight McNeil looks set to leave Burnley for Everton in a deal worth £19-20m.
Chelsea
🚨 Exclusive: Click here for the truth about those Harry Kane links, and other possible striker targets for Chelsea.
Cesar Azpilicueta remains a target for Barcelona, though Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel would be keen to keep him.
Everton
Official: Ruben Vinagre has been announced by Everton. He joins on loan from Sporting Lisbon, with the option of a permanent deal.
Next signing could be Dwight McNeil. Full agreement in place with Burnley for £19-20m deal. Medical tests to come, should be official soon.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord have agreed a deal to sign Quinten Timber from Utrecht. It’ll be a club-record transfer of €8.5m plus add-ons.
Fulham
Done deal: Kevin Mbabu has completed his move to Fulham on a permanent deal from Wolfsburg. He’s signed a three-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.
Lazio
🚨 Exclusive: No offers yet for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, but could that change? Click here to find out more!
Manchester United
🚨 Exclusive: All you need to know as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to push for a move away from Manchester United after talks with Erik ten Hag.
Alfred Schreuder on rumoured Manchester United target Antony: "Internally we have agreed that we want to keep the current squad together. Nobody wants to sell him. Antony is working well. I don't have the feeling that he's busy with a transfer.”
Nacional
Official: Luis Suarez has returned to Nacional. The former Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool star is back at his old club in Uruguay.
Napoli
Official: Kim Min Jae has joined Napoli. The Serie A giants triggered his €19.5m release clause at Fenerbahce. He’s signed a contract until June 2025, with the option for two more years. His release clause at Napoli is set at €45m.
Nice
Nice are set to sign Alexis Beka Beka from Lokomotiv Moscow. He’ll join on a permanent deal worth €12m fixed fee plus €2m add-ons. Medical tests to take place today, and official announcement soon.
Nottingham Forest
William Carvalho is a top target for Nottingham Forest in midfield. They’re pushing to sign the Portugal international from Real Betis.
PSG
Georginio Wijnaldum could leave PSG this summer. A few clubs interested in the Dutchman, including Roma.
🚨 Exclusive: This is when Lionel Messi could make a decision on his future.
Roma
Roma are in direct talks over signing Georginio Wijnaldum. He has other offers, but his priority is a move to the Stadio Olimpico.
Tottenham
🚨 Exclusive: Would Daniel Levy really sell Harry Kane to Chelsea? Click here for my exclusive insight into this story.
Great roundup as usual. Any movement on that Kone to Norwich deal Fabrizio? Heard that we had representatives watching him in Washington at the weekend.