#mufc hold an interest in striker Brian Brobbey. United have already been in contact with RB Leipzig and there is hope a fee of under €20m can be agreed. [@RobDawsonESPN]
Erik ten Hag is KEEN on bringing 20-year-old Brian Brobbey to #mufc, in order to strengthen his attacking department. [@hirstclass]
#mufc could HIJACK a potential deal with Ajax and Brian Brobbey after recent contact from Erik ten Hag. [@hirstclass]
Ajax had reached an agreement in principle with Brobbey and were about to engage in further negotiations with Leipzig, but then Erik ten Hag came into the picture - calling the player in an attempt to convince him of a move to #mufc. [@hirstclass, @cc_eckner]
Ajax have not been willing to meet Leipzig’s initial asking price of £17m for Brian Brobbey, though it is understood that they are likely willing to let him go for roughly £13m. [@hirstclass, @cc_eckner]
@FabrizioRomano
Lazio are now set to sign Alessio Romagnoli on free transfer, there’s agreement in place per @DiMarzio. Romagnoli will sign with Lazio until June 2027. #transfers Romagnoli turns down Fulham bid and follows Nicolò Casale and Mario Gila as new Lazio signing.
@MikeVerweij
VERTRAGING: #Ajax is er ruim een week na het persoonlijk akkoord met Owen Wijndal (22) over een contract tot de zomer van 2027 nog altijd niet in geslaagd tot overeenstemming te komen met #AZ. Speler nu met Alkmaarders in naar Griekenland.
DELAY: more than a week after the personal agreement with Owen Wijndal (22) on a contract until the summer of 2027, it has still not been possible to reach an agreement with AZ.
@FabrizioRomano
Rodrygo announces that he’s set to sign new contract with Real Madrid: “Yes, I’m gonna extend the contract. Real Madrid is my dream”, told ABC. #RealMadrid New contract will be valid until June 2028. €1B release clause.
@FabrizioRomano
Excl: Rennes have made an official proposal around €10m to Benfica for Brazilian centre back Morato. Deal considered not easy as the price tag is high. #transfers Benfica have doubts about Samuel Umtiti - and will discuss with Rennes for Morato in the coming days.
Barcelona is really pushing to complete the signing of Azpi, with his lawyers, as soon as possible. Xavi considers his arrival a priority. @relevo#Transfers
@FabrizioRomano
Southampton have now opened talks to sign Issa Kaboré on loan from Man City. He’s attracting lot of interest, Nottingham Forest had £17m bid turned down - Saints now leading the race #SaintsFC Talks ongoing - he’d follow Lavia and soon Joe Aribo at Southampton. #MCFC
@FabrizioRomano
Official, confirmed. Manchester City Head of Academy Recruitment and Talent Management Joe Shields has joined Southampton, he’s the new Head of Senior Recruitment. #SaintsFC Shields, the man behind Romeo Lavia deal - and Joe Aribo who’s set to join Southampton from Rangers.
@FabrizioRomano
Chelsea have full agreement with Nathan Aké on personal terms. Man City are aware of the situation on the player side, but still waiting to receive the official bid. #CFC City want around £40/45m for Aké and plan is to replace him with a new centre back in case he leaves.
The 'poker' for de Ligt: • Juventus: demands €80-120m • Chelsea: willing to pay €70-90m, but no negotiations with Juve atm because de Ligt wants Bayern • Bayern: willing to pay between €55m and €80m, but agreement likely expected at €70m [@Sky_Marc, @Plettigoal]
@FabrizioRomano
Joe Aribo has signed his contract as new Southampton player. Done deal, official statement to follow soon - medical completed yesterday ahead of permanent deal. #SaintsFC Rangers will receive £6m plus add ons to potential £10m package.
Barcelona will try to make De Jong take another pay cut while the player's camp is not keen, having already deferred salary in the past. The closest meeting point would be to agree to a transfer. Multiple club sources are convinced a move will happen #mujournal [@polballus]