Cristiano Ronaldo’s future continues to dominate the headlines with Man Utd determined to keep him as Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham continue to search for more signings...CONTINUE READING
This summer’s transfer window could see yet another move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Manchester United superstar has made it known he wants to quit the club after their poor season. It has cast doubt over his pre-season involvement with Chelsea among those keen as they themselves look to get their summer recruitment going.
Tyrell Malacia is the first signing of Erik ten Hag’s tenure whilst their rivals have done much of their business ealry in the window.
Manchester City have recently signed Kalvin Phillips to follow Erling Haaland and Liverpool have Darwin Nunez now in the ranks whilst Gabriel Jesus is now an Arsenal player.
Stayed with us as Mirror Football looks to bring you all the latest from the world of transfers.
13:35Samuel Meade
Juventus close on duo
Juventus are closing in on the double signing of Angel di Maria and Payul Pogba, Goal reports.
Both men are available on frees after leaving PSG and Man Utd respectively.
12:57Samuel Meade
Spence deal close
Tottenham are close to finalising the £15m signing of Djed Spence, according to the Telegraph.
The full-back excelled at Nottingham Forest on loan last term and now Middlesbrough are facing up to his exit.
Spence looks like an ideal wing-back option for Antonio Conte, who may soon get his man.
12:29Samuel Meade
Jorginho’s contract situation
Chelsea and Jorginho agreeing a contract extension is a “priority” according to the player’s agent.
The Italian’s deal runs out in 2023 but there is a determination to remain at Stamford Bridge.
His agent Joao Santos told Tuttomercatoweb: “Chelsea are the priority. The contract will expire in 2023. I think we will talk about the renewal from September.”
11:59Samuel Meade
Bayern eye Osimhen
Bayern Munich are weighing up a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The German side are prepared to pay £86m for the 23-year-old as they face up to the possibility of losing Robert Lewandowski, who is looking to leave the club.
11:39Samuel Meade
Kessie’s medical
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11:21Samuel Meade
Bergwijn set for exit
Tottenham are set to offload Steven Bergwijn, who will return to the Netherlands and join Ajax.
The winger has been unable to establish himself in north London and will make a £30m switch to the Amsterdam outfit, claims the Evening Standard.
11:10Samuel Meade
Second bid for Lazio star
It has recently been revealed that Arsenal are interested in signing highly-rated Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic this summer, and that the Gunners had placed an early opening bid for the Serbian as they look to bolster their midfield options.
A first offer of £47 million had been rejected by the Serie A club but according to Italian news outlet Il Messaggero, via TuttoJuve, there has been a renewed push regarding Arsenal’s interest and a second bid could be on its way in the coming days.
The report suggests that Mikel Arteta’s side ‘could go up to £55m’ for the midfielder.
10:41Samuel Meade
Arsenal in three-way battle
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Arsenal have joined the queue alongside AC Milan and Lyon for Club Bruges star Charles De Ketelaere, with all three clubs expected to battle it out for the Belgian ace.
09:43Samuel Meade
Martinez speaks out
With Manchester United going head-to-head with Arsenal for the signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, the Argentine has now ‘informed’ his current club of his transfer preference ahead of a departure this summer.
According to a report by the Evening Standard, Martinez has ‘informed’ the Dutch club that he wants to move to the Premier League, which has provided United with a big boost in their pursuit of the centre back, as they look to tie up a deal.
09:14Samuel Meade
Cherries eye Phillips return
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips was allowed to join Bournemouth on loan for the remainder of the campaign in the January transfer window as he struggled for minutes at Anfield.
Now, the Dorset Daily Echo have said that the Cherries are exploring the possibility of re-signing Phillips for the upcoming season, upon their return to the top flight. The 25-year-old made 17 Championship appearances last term, helping them to gain promotion back to the Premier League.
08:43Samuel Meade
Asensio’s price tag
Supposed Liverpool target Marco Asensio has had his price tag revealed by Real Madrid as the Spaniard looks for a potential move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with the La Liga champions willing to cash in on him before his contract runs out next year.
And according to Tuttomercatoweb, Los Blancos have set a price tag range of a very specific £21.6m to £25.8m for the winger, which is a very reasonable deal for a player of his quality, while Asensio is also willing to take a pay cut in order to join a ‘convincing project’.
08:13KEY EVENT
Chelsea’s De Ligt blow
Chelsea have been chasing Matthijs de Ligt for several weeks but Bayern Munich now look to be leading the race.
Discussions were held with the centre-half and there is now a verbal agreement over a move to the Bundesliga, according to Sport1.
07:47Samuel Meade
Man Utd consider Ben Yedder
According to a report by Media Foot Marseille, as cited by Sports Mole, United along with Wolves, are ‘interested’ in signing AS Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder. As per the report, the Frenchman is someone that they are ‘considering’ making a move for.
Ben Yedder joined Monaco from Sevilla in 2019 and has scored 73 goals in just 124 games, having become a popular name in European football in recent years. The 31-year-old recorded 32 goals and seven assists in 52 games in all competitions last season.
07:17Samuel Meade
Arsenal lead Tielemans race
Following Arsenal’s early capture of Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira this summer, it was soon reported that the Gunners were ‘cooling’ their interest in signing Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans this summer, with the potential to revisit the situation later in the summer.
And that now seems to be the case, as the Gunners plan on landing the Belgian ace in order to bolster their ranks in the middle of the park. Now, according to CBS Sports, via The Sun, the Gunners have agreed personal terms with Tielemans.
06:45KEY EVENT
Chelsea’s Nunes offer
Chelsea will table a €50m offer as they look to sign Sporting Lisbon’s Matheus Nunes, as per A Bola.
The offer is €45m up front with a further €5 in add-ons, which they believe will be enough to tempt the Portuguese club.
06:41Samuel Meade
Man Utd ‘unsure’ on Ronaldo
Man Utd maintain that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be sold but are unsure as to whether he will appear on their pre-season tour, reports Sky Sports.
Failure to jet out with the rest of his teammates will only heighten speculation that he is set to leave.
Remaining in Europe will bolster his chances of achieving an Old Trafford exit.
06:33Samuel Meade
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23:14Tom Blow
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23:13Tom Blow
Ross County sign Eastwood
Sheffield United goalkeeper Jake Eastwood has joined Ross County on a season-long loan.
“Jake is a goalkeeper that has tested himself across different leagues during his career so far and has worked with some really good goalkeepers and coaches,” said Ross County manager Malky Mackay.
“We are delighted he has joined us for the current campaign, and I would like to thank Sheffield United for seeing Ross County as the place where Jake can really challenge himself this season.”
22:30KEY EVENT
Juventus ‘agree’ Pogba deal
Juventus have reached an agreement to re-sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer, according to Sky Sports News.
The 29-year-old is expected to sign a four-year deal in Turin and complete his medical on Saturday.
Pogba left Manchester United last month.
21:59Nathan Ridley
Matinez remains Ten Hag’s ‘focus’
Erik ten Hag is focussed on signing Lisandro Martinez instead of chasing Matthijs de Ligt, reports in Italy claim.
Manchester United remain in advanced negotations to sign Ajax defender Martinez, while Juventus centre-back De Ligt is expected to leave his club for either Bayern Munich or Chelsea this summer.
Ten Hag ‘likes’ the latter, but his priority is Martinez, who is keen to move to the Premier League.
21:20Tom Blow
PSG offered De Ligt
Paris Saint-Germain were recently offered the chance to sign Matthijs de Ligt, as reported by Get French Football News.
But not by his current club Juventus. It’s claimed agent Rafaela Pimenta tried to broker a deal but PSG are not interested in De Ligt.
The French giants are reportedly keen on Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar instead.
20:47Nathan Ridley
Van Persie sends Man Utd message
Robin van Persie has urged Manchester United supporters to get behind new signing Tyrell Malacia during the “good times and bad times” in a classy video message.
Promising Red Devils fans that they are not only getting a “very talented full-back, but, as well, a fantastic person,” Van Persie has heaped praise on the 22-year-old, who he played alongside and captained for the 2018/19 season at Feyenoord.
Now back in the Dutch club’s academy as a coach, the former United striker knows all about Malacia and expects big things from him at Old Trafford.
In a video posted on Feyenoord’s social media channels shortly after the Netherlands international’s £13million transfer was confirmed on Tuesday, Van Persie began: “Hey, Tyrell. It’s Robin here. I would like to congratulate you on your fantastic move to Manchester United, a big moment in your career.”
20:16Tom Blow
Southampton want Aribo
Southampton are in talks to sign Joe Aribo, according to The Athletic.
The Rangers midfielder, 25, has 20 senior caps for Nigeria.
Aribo reportedly has a £10million release clause in his contract.
19:49Tom Blow
Weghorst joins Besiktas
Wout Weghorst has completed his move to Besiktas.
The 29-year-old leaves Burnley following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. He scored just twice for the Lancashire club.
19:19Nathan Ridley
Pereira ‘accepts’ Fulham offer
Reports from Brazil claim that Andreas Pereira has accepted an offer from Fulham and will leave Manchester United imminently.
The midfielder, 25, will reportedly sign a three-year contract at Craven Cottage, with the option of an extra season.
Newly-promoted Fulham are set to pay an initial £9million and a further £3m in bonuses.
Pereira joined United in 2011 but has failed to make the grade after multiple promising loan spells, most recently with Flamengo.
Andreas Pereira spent last season with Flamengo
18:50Tom Blow
Bergwijn close to joining Ajax
Steven Bergwijn will undergo a medical at Ajax on Wednesday, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
The Tottenham ace is set to join Ajax on a permanent deal.
18:13Mike Walters
Chelsea transfer round-up
Chelsea hope to complete the signing of England forward Raheem Sterling and at least one defender before they set off on their American tour this weekend.
A deal for Manchester City star Sterling is believed to be close, and although the Blues’ pursuit of Seville centre-back Jules Kounde has gone quiet in the last 10 days, the powerful French centre-back is still believed to be in head coach Thomas Tuchel’s sights.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly will have to meet the Spanish club’s buy-out clause of around £72 million, and Seville sporting director Monchi is reported as saying: “Jules Koundé has chances to leave the club if some club will pay the release clause. Chelsea made a bid last week but we didn’t like it.”
17:42Darren Lewis
Chelsea want Pavard
Chelsea want versatile Bayern Munich full-back Benjamin Pavard.
Thomas Tuchel has targeted the 26-year-old France international with Bayern set to gazump him for Juventus centre-half Matthijs de Ligt. Pavard is being eyed up as an alternative as even though he is predominately a right-back he can play across the back line.
Juventus are also big admirers of Pavard but see De Ligt as more of a priority. Atletico Madrid are also keen. Pavard has lifted three Bundesliga titles with Bayern and helped to clinch the Champions League in 2020.
He made 35 appearances for the German giants in all competitions last season and has been playing for them since 2019, when he joined from Stuttgart in a £30m deal.
17:11Tom Blow
Woodburn handed lifeline
Former Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn has joined Preston on a one-year deal.
The 22-year-old is hoping to reignite his career after becoming Liverpool’s youngest ever scorer in November 2016.
