More on Edson Álvarez and Fenerbahçe exclusive story: deal getting very close now!Positive negotiations in the recent hours with West Ham over loan with option deal.Agreement also getting closer with the player, as revealed today.
Jadon Sancho’s agent also informed AS Roma of their decision not to accept the proposal.Sancho wants to consider other clubs’ proposals and AS Roma will now look at different options.Man Utd hope for similar proposals to follow, around £20m as they were ready to accept.
An athletic midfielder has been on Manchester United’s agenda all summer, and Carlos Baleba was not the only target considered. But he has been at the top of the list, so there will be some internal debate now about whether to pivot to another No 6.There is an appreciation for Morten Hjulmand, the 26-year-old Danish international who captains Sporting CP, Amorim’s old team. The pair had a strong relationship.Adam Wharton is another who could come into the reckoning. But #MUFC will carefully weigh up whether to spend more money at a time when they need to make sales. Baleba presented a special opportunity, and making a move for a midfielder is not guaranteed.More from @mjcritchley
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#mufc are going for Sevilla’s midfielder Lucien Agoumé who has a £35m release clause. Sevilla won’t him leave for less than £26m [@orgullobiri, @Sport_Witness]
Noah Okafor to Leeds United, here we go! Deal in place as revealed last night for fee over €20m to AC Milan.Okafor set to sign four year contract with option for further season, ready for PL move after Daniel Farke’s calls.Travel for medical scheduled in next 24h.
Chelsea are advancing in club to club talks for Alejandro Garnacho! Deal underway with Man United.Excellent relationship between United CEO Berrada and Chelsea hierarchy.Garnacho only wants #CFC and turned down an approach from Bayern in last 48h; no chance.
Claudio Echeverri to Bayer Leverkusen, here we go! Deal agreed with Manchester City for straight loan.No buy option clause, salary covered by Leverkusen and Echeverri on his way for medical already tonight.El Diablito will play under ten Hag, as @MatteMoretto reported.
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Villarreal are the latest club to target Chelsea defender Renato Veiga and he is ready to agree personal terms with the Spanish club.
| Alejandro Garnacho will only be allowed to leave Manchester United if Chelsea MATCH their £50m price-tag.United believe all evidence points to their valuation being entirely fair and accurate.[@MikeKeegan_DM, @NathSalt1]
Manchester United consider Joshua Zirkzee not for sale. Decision made by the board and Rúben Amorim months ago, never in talks with any Italian club. Player considered value to the squad
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Alejandro Garnacho turned down an approach from Bayern today as he waits for Chelsea. Garnacho has already agreed terms with #CFC.#MUFC insisting on £50m, citing Noni Madueke's £48m+£4m move to Arsenal as the valuation yardstick.
Newcastle retain firm interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen. Not more advanced than other options but 25yo Wolves forward among small group being considered. Talks via intermediaries + Norway int’l keen on #NUFC but not agitating to exit #WWFC@TheAthleticFC
BREAKING: Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze.Palace must now find a replacement with Eze waiting and training as normal.
FC Porto remain interested in Jakub Kiwior after Arsenal already turned down a bid in July.He’s always high on Porto list for new CB but Arsenal value Kiwior as important player, not an easy deal.
Understand West Ham and #Fenerbahce are close to have a full agreement on a loan deal for 27 y/o Edson #Alvarez.The only thing missing is the final yes from Alvarez. A decision is expected soon, with Sporting Director Devin Özek now pushing on the player’s side.