After internal talks, Benfica have decided not to move for Nico Tagliafico or Robin Gosens.Both deals are currently off with Benfica exploring other options.
EXCL: Everton receive €10m bid from Atalanta for Ben Godfrey. Verbal proposal below £15m asking price (offered by another club). 26yo keen but #Atalanta must get nearer valuation to prevent sale elsewhere or stay for last yr of #EFC deal @TheAthleticFC
EXCLUSIVE: Como’s dream target for the centre back position is Raphael Varane as free agent.Cesc Fabregas wants Varane and they will try to make it happen, but there are several clubs interested in Europe and abroad — not an easy one.Varane will decide his future soon.
Galatasary are asking for €20 million for Nicolo Zaniolo with their structure being a loan for €3 million and a option to buy of €17-18 million which can turn mandatory under certain terms.
Fiorentina and Atalanta are both interested in the Italian, via @DiMarzio
NEW: Tottenham Hotspur have offered Aston Villa £20million for Jacob Ramsey in a deal that would involve Giovani Lo Celso moving in the opposite direction
Chelsea are currently not working on Alexander Isak deal, as package’s also considered too high.Similar to Olise and Nico Williams, no talks so far due to expensive package.
Newcastle consider Isak as key player, planning to keep him unless crazy proposal arrives.
Newcastle and AC Milan have been in contact today to discuss possible opportunities.No talks about Tomori, Newcastle are showing interest in Malick Thiaw but he’s important part of Milan project
Kieran Trippier was also discussed but nothing concrete.@MatteMoretto
Understand Matthijs de Ligt remains a transfer target for Manchester United this summer as revealed and confirmed again! The 24 y/o is one of many names being discussed internally alongside Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro. Erik ten Hag is still a great admirer of De Ligt who can leave Bayern this summer with a suitable offer. No offer from ManUtd yet. Concrete talks between Bayern and De Ligt will take place after the Euros. Price valuation from #MUFC for De Ligt is around €50m at this stage. @SkySportDE
#Chelsea are making checks on #nffc centre-back Murillo - no deal imminent at this stage, but definite interest. Forest in talks to sell Moussa Niakhate this week, a sale that will be a huge PSR boost. Mangala permanent move to Lyon close to completion
EXCL: Marseille exploring deal to sign Mason Greenwood from Man Utd. Club-to-club talks at early stage + finances not yet discussed. Positive dialogue between #OM & 22yo #MUFC forward - thought to favour them over other options at present @TheAthleticFC
Understand Chelsea already got green light from Aaron Anselmino on the contract and project, no issues on personal terms.Chelsea are in conversations with Boca Juniors over fee as current clause is in excess of $25m with taxes.
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United's priority is to help Jadon Sancho find a new club as soon as possible, but he would be expected to return for pre-season training in some form if he does not find one before then #mufc
BREAKING: There is now cautious optimism that a deal can be done for Joshua Zirkzee, with #mufc prepared to pay the Dutchman's €40m (£33.8m) release clause. [Sky]
#mufc remain in positive talks with Joshua Zirkzee's representatives, while talks also continue with Paris Saint-Germain over the signing of midfielder Manuel Ugarte. [Sky]
Moussa Niakhaté to OL, here we go! Deal sealed directly between the two presidents for total fee around £20m.Niakhaté will undergo medical tests on Friday and then sign four year deal, valid until June 2028.Huge addition for OL, key money for #NFFC.
Ismaël Kone to Olympique Marseille, here we go! €12.5m plus add-ons to Watford.Final green light arrived also on player side. Five year contract for Kone, strongly wanted by De Zerbi.Longoria and Benatia closed the deal to anticipate English, Italian and French clubs.