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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Brazilian Marquinhos from Sao Paolo for a fee in the region of £3 million, as well as a deal ‘out of left field’ for Porto’s Fábio Vieira per SIC Expresso.
90 min suggests that William Saliba, 21, looks to follow Matteo Guendouzi to Marseille on a permanent deal. These two players were both on loan with the French club last season.
Chelsea is on the brink of signing American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 18, from Chicago Fire. This is according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues are also reportedly interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri. This, according to Absolute Chelsea.
Liverpool have landed highly-rated striker Darwin Nunez for a club record fee after Portuguese club Benfica announced that a deal had been struck for the Uruguay international.
The Reds are also believed to be closing in on the signing of Aberdeen teenager Calvin Ramsay, according to reports.
Steven Bergwijn (Spurs) has said that he has interest from several clubs, among them Ajax, seeking his signature this summer. At 24 years old, Bergwijn is after more playing time and so is open to the move. This, according to 90 min.
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, has decided to move on from Brentford and looks set to rejoin Tottenham, even amid interest from Manchester United. (According to the Express)
Manchester United:
According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus are confident of signing Paul Pogba on a free from Manchester United. Pogba’s representatives are confident they can agree a four-year contract with those from Turin.
Talksport have reported that United are on course to complete the signing of winger Antony, 22, from Ajax and then Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
Manchester City:
Manchester
City have confirmed the signing of one of the most sought-after strikers in
world football, Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in a £51million deal.
Marc Cucurella is edging closer to Manchester City. Brighton’s left-back is the main target for Pep Guardiola. The Spanish defender already agreed personal personal terms for a contract until 2027 as anticipated last May 24. It’s not a new story and Man City are now working to close – Nicola Schira.
Barcelona:
Mundo Deportivo have reported that should French defender Jules Kounde, 23, leave Sevilla for Chelsea, Barcelona would go for Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. The Italian club is understood to not budge off their 40-million-euro evaluation of the defender.
Inter Milan:
Inter Milan are set to sign Paulo Dybala on a free transfer from Juventus, the Argentine striker, 28, is expected to accept and then arrive in Milan on a three-year-deal.
Inter are preparing a new proposal to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Milano: it will be an onerous loan with a 10/12M fee – Di Marzio.
Juventus:
Juventus could find themselves embroiled in battle with Newcastle for the signature of Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 22, from Roma. The Gazetta dello Sport have suggested the player might prefer a chance at a new experience in England.
Juventus are evaluating Aaron Ramsey’s contract (expires in 2023 with a salary by €7M net/year) to reach an agreement for the termination of the contract with a severance-pay.
Paris Saint-Germain:
According
to Gazetta dello Sport, PSG have seen their 40-million-euro bid turned
down for Inter defender Milan Skriniar. However, it is understood that the
Italian club will accept an offer of 60 million.