Like I've said, the wages of some top players have become crazy and you can't expect other top players not to notice when dudes in PSG or Madrid are making 2-3 times as much.
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Hugo Ekitike has agreed a five year deal with Newcastle. Now it’s about final details to be discussed with Reims before deal completed. #NUFC
Talented French striker was in BVB list but Newcastle have been pushing for months after January negotiations.
@sampilger #MUFC have held positive talks with Ajax who are willing sellers and the player is keen. Final obstacle is the clubs agreeing the fee. Jurrien Timber looks like he will be Ten Hag’s first signing.
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OL are now closing on Alexandre Lacazette, free transfer set to be completed as per @lequipe. Arsenal have been informed by Lacazette about OL proposal this week. #OL
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Lautaro Martinez on his future after Chelsea and Spurs links: “My plan is clear: I really want to stay at Inter next season”. #transfers
Barcelona will not sign the CVC deal. The club rather prefers to overcome financial issues by reducing salaries. The sale of an important player like Frenkie de Jong is NOT ruled out. [@xavitorresll]
@JulienMaynard
Même si son départ n’est pas encore acté, Benoît Badiashile a la cote en Angleterre. Deux grands clubs de Premier League sont en discussion avec son entourage. Ils espèrent convaincre le joueur avant de formuler une offre à Monaco. #Mercato
Even if his departure is not yet a done deal, Benoit Badiashile is in demand in England.
Two major Premier League clubs are in discussions with his entourage. They hope to convince the player before making an offer to Monaco.
- Jurriën Timber’s representatives have been spotted in London last week at Manchester United’s International office where big transfers are being discussed. Timber is a big favorite of Erik ten Hag. Much is being done to sign him for Manchester United. [via @MikeVerweij]
Club ultimatum to Mkhitaryan: the player's final answer by tomorrow
Roma's final offer:
€3.5m/year net (~67.3k/week) + bonuses
Increases to €4.1m/year (i.e. ~78.8k/week) after every 15th game for his next paycheck (i.e. his next pay will go back to reflecting the €3.5m/year plan after the €4.1m/year payment)
One-year contract with an extra year based on the following conditions:
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Gabriel Slonina’s agent Jaime Garcia confirms exclusive news: “We hope Chicago can find an agreement with Real Madrid to realize Gabriel’s dream of playing for Real”. #RealMadrid
“With respect to other clubs and other offers - you can’t say no to Real Madrid”.
@FabrizioRomano
AC Milan have prepared all contracts for Divock Origi, just waiting for the Belgian striker in Milano in the next days to undergo medical tests and sign. #ACMilan
Milan have also had fresh talks with Mendes for Renato Sanches, top of the list for the midfield since January.