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According to talkSPORT, Chelsea has identified Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as first-choice striker signing. The Blues are said to be hoping to take advantage of the uncertainty around Manchester United’s takeover and secure the Nigerian’s signature at a cost of around £125million. Such a deal would likely spell the end of Joao Felix’s time in west London.
Zidane rejects two-year deal from Al-Nassr
According to a report from journalist Santi Aouna, Al Nassr proposed a two-year contract worth €150 million to former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
The former French midfielder, though, has rejected the offer as he believes there’ll be better opportunities coming his way and he wants to be patient regarding his future.
PSV make decision on signing Everton star Branthwaite
PSV Eindhoven are pulling the plug on signing Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite permanently after being priced out of a deal, accrording to reports in Football Insider. The Dutch club have been impressed by the 20-year-old defender during his season-long loan and have explored a full-time deal.
However, Everton have quoted the Dutch giants with a price tag of between £5-£6 million, a fee that PSV are reluctant to pay despite Branthwaite’s impressive form.
James wants to join European club this summer
James Rodriguez says he hopes to join a team in Europe after leaving Olympiakos in April. The midfielder is a free agent and although he has not decided his next move, he is confident of joining a team in Europe, saying: “I want to stay in Europe, where I can play every three days, I feel very good physically.”
Manchester City enquire about PSG star Marco Verratti
Manchester City are said to have approached Paris Saint-Germain about the possibility of landing Marco Verratti this summer, according to Fichajes. The Italy international could leave PSG this summer, having received criticism from the club’s supporters in recent times.
The Ligue 1 leaders are reportedly open to listening to offers for a player who is believed to be seeking a new challenge.
A recent report claimed that Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is keen to bring the Italy international to Bernabeu during this summer’s transfer window.
There is also interest from Man City, with the Citizens expected to be in the market for at least one central midfielder this summer.
The Sky Blues are bracing for multiple midfield exits this summer with Kalvin Phillips, Bernardo Silva, and Ilkay Gundogan linked with moves away.
