Chelsea are happy with how negotiations with Juventus over a move for Matthijs de Ligt are progressing, with Christian Pulisic or Timo Werner likely to move in the opposite direction....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The Telegraph reports that De Ligt’s eagerness to make the move will see Juve drop their demands, which were initially to see the player’s £102m release clause activated.
Man City set terms for Ake sale
Manchester City will only be willing to part with Nathan Ake if they have a replacement lined up first, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The Dutch defender has seen a return to Chelsea speculated on, but no deal will be done unless Pep Guardiola can find suitable cover.
Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has arrived in the French capital
Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has arrived in the French capital with hopes of finalising personal terms ahead of a proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain, reports Foot Mercato. PSG are reportedly prepared to offer him wages worth €6m a season as they look to beat AC Milan to his signature.
Kalvin Phillips is set undergo a medical with Manchester City on Friday.
The Leeds United star is closing in on a move to the Premier League champions after the two clubs struck a £42million agreement for the midfielder last week.
The Elland Road club’s fans have long been braced for Phillips’ exit, despite dreams the boyhood Whites fan would remain at the club.
Manchester United wants Youri Tielemans
Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, 25, is also a target for Manchester United, with the Belgium international entering the final year of his contract.
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Fernandinho says goodbye to Manchester City
Departing midfielder Fernandinho has said his goodbyes to Manchester City in an open letter posted online.
Arsenal’s Dan Ballard joins Sunderland
As The Athletic reported yesterday, Sunderland have signed Arsenal defender Dan Ballard.
Ballard, 22, spent the last two seasons on loan at Blackpool and Millwall.
Ballard moves to the Stadium of Light on a three-year deal, with Sunderland holding the option of a further year.
