We’ve been in the summer transfer window for a week now and we are seeing clubs across Europe stepping up their efforts to spend some money and refresh their squad.
Chelsea look set to be the biggest spender once again as they target a new striker, defender and midfielder. Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are dream signings, although both seem potentially out of reach, while Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish, Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and Inter Milan winger Achraf Hakimi are also targets.
Manchester City are set to sign a striker after Sergio Aguero leaves, with Kane most likely to fill that void. New Tottenham manager Paulo Fonseca will desperately try to prevent this from happening, while strengthening his own squad with at least a right-back and a center-back.
Jadon Sancho is set to join Manchester United again after agreeing to personal terms, although the club saw an opening offer rejected by Dortmund. Kieran Trippier, Raphael Varane and Saul Niguez are also on the wishlist, while Sergio Ramos – who will be leaving Real Madrid this week – is a long-term target.
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Liverpool, meanwhile, are apparently trying to sign Lorenzo Pellegrini, Florian Neuhaus or Pascal Gross after already adding Ibrahima Konate to their squad.
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Haaland ACCEPTS Chelsea deal
Erling Haaland has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, according to reports
The striker is Thomas Tuchel’s key target this summer, after accepting a move for Harry Kane is unrealistic, and has already made contact with the striker.
Ian McGarry of The Transfer Window Podcast claims the Borussia Dortmund sensation has accepted a contract offer and the two clubs must now come to an agreement.
McGarry said: “The personal terms for Haaland are signed. This is just a case where Chelsea accept charges with Dortmund. ”
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Battle for Ramos
It’s a three-way battle for Sergio Ramos, according to Spanish daily AS.
Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Manchester United are the most likely destinations for the outgoing Real Madrid captain, but former club Sevilla – whom he left 16 years ago for the Santiago Bernabeu – don’t is not an option.
Ramos is set to leave Real after failing to agree on a contract extension.
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We’re back on Thursday, with Sergio Ramos’ future hitting the headlines.
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Barcelona president on Messi deal, FFP
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is convinced Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the club … but admits money could be a problem.
Speaking during the presentation of a new documentary titled “Messi, the tenth art”, Laporta said: “Leo Messi’s shoes will continue on the Camp Nou pitch. He wants to stay.
“I am not considering no. But it’s not easy. We will do what we can. There is no need to seduce him, he is determined if there is a series of circumstances to stay. ”
Laporta said a new deal could be announced “… as soon as possible”, but said finding a way around the club’s difficult financial situation could be a problem.
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“He’s fine but he hasn’t signed yet. Kun Aguero says to him every day: ‘Sign this, we will play together.’ ”
Laporta has hinted that Messi is ready to accept a smaller salary than he currently is, but that could still prove to be too expensive for the club to balance.
“In economic terms he made it very easy, but financial fair play is another battleground.”
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Real Madrid statement on Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid’s official statement on Sergio Ramos is as follows …
“Real Madrid CF announces that tomorrow, Thursday 17 June, at 12:30 pm, will take place an institutional act of tribute and farewell to our captain Sergio Ramos, in which our president Florentino Pérez will participate.
“Sergio Ramos will then appear in front of the media at a virtual press conference.”
So, an emotional goodbye will come tomorrow.
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Sergio Ramos quit Real Madrid
HUGE news from Madrid now… Real Madrid have confirmed that Sergio Ramos is leaving the club.
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Rafa Benitez back in Merseyside?
Several reports suggest Rafa Benitez is set to become Everton’s next manager, with the ex-Liverpool boss being a big favorite among bookies to succeed Carlo Ancelotti following the Italian’s return to Real Madrid.
Few managers would dare to take over at Everton after handling their city rivals, but Rafa holds a special place in the hearts of many in Merseyside, and would be a shrewd rendezvous for a club with a lot of money seeking to make his mark next season.
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Depay hints Barcelona move will come
Dutch star Memphis Depay insists he remains focused despite his imminent move to Barcelona.
The 27-year-old is expected to move to Camp Nou with a free transfer once his contract at Lyon expires at the end of the month.
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He is currently preparing for Thursday’s Euro 2020 game with Austria, and the former Manchester United player is keeping his cool.
Depay said: “The transfer will be clear, we have to wait and I don’t want to say anything more. Everyone knows that during the last period I was linked with Barcelona and let’s wait for that to come. The news will be there when it is.
“We are now focused on the Dutch team, we would like to finish first in the group and that’s why we have to win. It’s really important to us.
“Tomorrow is an important game, we have to focus on each game in its own way, play game by game and start the tournament like that. The focus is on Austria.
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Arsenal see £ 40million white offer rejected
It’s been a busy day in the Emirates!
Arsenal saw £ 40million transfer offer for Ben White rejected by Brighton, writes Simon Collages.
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Standard sport understand that Arsenal have made White a key target to bolster Mikel Arteta’s defense, but Brighton has turned down an initial offer estimated at £ 40million – although talks are ongoing.
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Arsenal reject Smith Rowe’s offer
Arsenal have rejected an offer of around £ 25million from Aston Villa for midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, writes Simon Collages.
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Smith Rowe was one of the stars of last season and his development, along with that of fellow Hale End academy graduate Bukayo Saka, was one of the highlights of a disappointing campaign.
But the Gunners have no plans to sell him this summer and instead are working on a new contract, with his current contract still having two years to go.
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