Galatasaray are on a mission in UK to try advance for Manuel Akanji deal with Manchester City.Negotiations underway with both Man City and player side, agreement still not reached.Man City are open to selling Akanji as Pep Guardiola wants squad to be reduced.
Nottingham Forest reach agreement with Juventus to sign Douglas Luiz. Deal for 27yo #Juve midfielder loan + buy mechanisms for #NFFC at ~€30m; obligation based on games played or option if Brazil int’l falls short of required appearances @TheAthleticFC
Man City close to agreement with Rico Lewis over new contract. Existing deal 2028; talks over extension to 2030 with no release clause. #NFFC pursued signing but 20yo England int’l set to stay at #MCFC. W/ @JordanC1107@TheAthleticFC after @Jack_Gaughan
EXCL: Brentford turn down latest offer from Newcastle United for Yoane Wissa. Bid worth £35m + £5m rejected & #BrentfordFC sources insist target price on 28yo striker never given to anyone. DR Congo int’l determined to secure #NUFC switch @TheAthleticFC
EXCLUSIVE: Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks for José Angel Carmona from Sevilla.Spanish right back new target for #NFFC with talks now underway.
Harvey #Elliott is RB Leipzig’s top target to replace Xavi Simons, who is set to move to Chelsea after the Bundesliga opener against FC Bayern.Leipzig have agreed personal terms with the 22 y/o playmaker Elliott. #LFC keen to let him go with a suitable offer.
Exclusive details: Renato #Veiga will sign a 7-year contract with Villarreal until 2032. Chelsea have also secured a 40% sell-on clause. The total package is worth €30 million including bonuses. #CFC
Following talks tonight, Arsenal are convinced that Eberechi Eze prefers to join them over Tottenham.£60m package offered to Palace with easier add-ons and faster payment terms to try beat Spurs.Negotiations underway.
Arsenal reach agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. Deal worth around expired £68m release clause - matching what #THFC were ready to pay. Personal terms close + 27yo plays for #CPFC on Thurs before #AFC medical @TheAthleticFC
EXCL: BlueCo reach agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Julio Enciso. Personal terms in place with 21yo #BHAFC midfielder & Paraguay int’l expected to initially spend time at Strasbourg but viewed as long-term Chelsea player @TheAthleticFC#CFC
Rasmus Højlund and his camp have made clear to Napoli, RB Leipzig, AC Milan and all clubs interested that he prefers loan with obligation to buy.Højlund always wanted to stay at Man United……but if he has to leave, want move to be guaranteed to feel total confidence.
Julio Enciso will join BlueCo group spending this season at Strasbourg then joining Chelsea, here we go!
Season 2025/26 in France… and then future at Chelsea, contract until 2031 plus option until 2032.€20m package to Brighton, add-ons included. Medical on Thursday.
Tottenham are still trying to get Manchester City green light for Savinho, as reported last night.#MCFC hierarchy blocking the move as they want to keep Savinho but Spurs are pushing again.Thomas Frank, big fan of the Brazilian.
Napoli have made new contact with Man United today for Rasmus Højlund deal, talks underway.Højlund’s camp also in talks with Napoli as player’s keen on the move while also wants guarantees to stay at the club in future, not a simple loan.Negotiations ongoing.
JUST IN:Manchester United and an Italian club are in the running to sign Motor Lubin centre-back Bright Ede (18). The deal would be €8.5m plus bonuses. #MUFC [@s_staszewski]
BREAKING: Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller is on Manchester United's list of options if they are to sign a midfielder this transfer window.#MUFC [@JacobsBen]