EXCL: Liverpool expect Mo Salah to stay & are planning with him for 1 more campaign. 31yo has given no indication of wanting out + contract to be addressed in due course. Saudi view is Salah intends to remain at #LFC next season @TheAthleticFC
@JacobsBen
·
West Ham and Milan both considering Julen Lopetegui and Paulo Fonseca.Nothing sealed yet with Milan and Lopetegui.West Ham deny they’ve already offered Lopetegui a three-year deal. Clear he’s one of the top options if they part ways with David Moyes, as @alex_crook called.
Eintracht Frankfurt exercise option to buy @hekitike9 The 21-year-old striker, who joined Frankfurt on loan from Paris Saint-Germain at the beginning of February, has signed a long-term deal with the Eagles.#SGE |
Inter CEO Marotta confirms: "We plan to extend Simone Inzaghi's contract as talks will take place in the next days. We are very happy with him".Inter have already prepared their new deal proposal as Inzaghi is staying.
Alexis Sanchez will leave Inter as free agent at the end of the current season as expected, ready to try new chapter in the summer.Stefano Sensi will also leave Inter on free transfer after #LCFC deal collapsed on January Deadline Day.
Simon Kjaer will leave AC Milan at the end of the current season as free agent, the decision has been made.His agent Beck confirms to Bold that it’s over and with mutual respect, Kjaer and the club will part ways.
@JacobsBen
·
Dealmakers optimistic on Raphael Varane. Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr have both shown interest.Al-Nassr also still tracking Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Casemiro another Saudi target. Al-Hilal one to watch.Man United have made it clear to Saudi execs multiple players are available.
Away from Mo Salah news, understand Saudi dealmakers hoping for 5-6 marquee signings this summer. Around £2bn allocated for transfer/agent fees plus wages.Kevin De Bruyne a target but feeling remains he’ll stay/extend at #MCFC. De Bruyne hasn’t indicated he wants Saudi.
@JacobsBen
·
Romelu Lukaku was subject of an accepted €45m Al-Hilal bid last summer. Chelsea wanted him to go.Al-Hilal have other options in mind now, but several Saudi clubs still keen. Al-Shabab and soon-to-be promoted Al-Qadsiah (Aramco-owned) have discussed Lukaku internally.
Manchester United preference is to keep Marcus Rashford + help bring 26yo back to top form. #MUFC would only consider sale if substantial bids arrive & England international decides he wants to take on new challenge @TheAthleticFC
| #mufc will not accept a significantly reduced fee for Mason Greenwood and if the club's demands of £30-40m are not met, he could return to Old Trafford. [@RobDawsonESPN]
EXCL: Arsenal offer Jorginho new contract & midfielder expected to sign it. Existing terms run until June with option for another year, but fresh deal rewards 32yo’s importance to #AFC
Exc: West Ham head coach David Moyes subject of shock enquiry from Russian side Spartak Moscow amid uncertainty over his future. Moyes understood to be reluctant with his focus on end of the season with the Hammers.
Manchester United position, still the same and clear: planning to cash in on Mason Greenwood this summer as priority.Final decision to be made at the end of the season but #MUFC are open to permanent move for Greenwood only if right offer. Funds would be key for FFP also to be re-invested.
Armel Bella-Kotchap, likely to leave Southampton at the end of the season with several clubs interested in him from Germany, Italy and England.Understand price tag will be around €20m.
JUST IN:Manchester United have informed Mason Greenwood that they are triggering his one-year contract extension, tying him down until 2026. #MUFC [@GraemeBailey, mufcMPB YouTube]