Chelsea ready to break the bank for Barcola
The OL striker has become the Blues’ new priority after Michael Olise refused to sign. After having armored his midfielder with talent, the London club wants to strengthen his attacking sector. 50 million euros could thus be offered to Olympique Lyonnais for Bradley Barcola. An annual salary of 12 million euros over six years would also be part of the agreement according to Daily Mercato. The Rhone club had refused 35 million euros.
Our opinion: Chelsea did not wait to spend all the money recovered this summer.
Chelsea formalize the arrival of Lavia
Romeo Lavia has signed with the Blues until 2029. He thus leaves Southampton for 68 million euros, when he arrived last summer for some 12 million. The 19-year-old Belgian midfielder was also closely followed by Liverpool, but gave his preference to Stamford Bridge.
Our opinion: He will form a very promising environment with Enzo and Caicedo.
Lens close to an agreement for Wahi, West Ham too
According to information from RMC Sport, the MSHC is very close to agreeing with the RCL but also the English club West Ham. An amount of between 35 and 40 million euros is mentioned. It is now up to Elye Wahi to choose which club he prefers to join. The 20-year-old striker is not part of the Montpellier group which will play in Lyon this weekend. For its part, Eintracht Frankfurt has still not made an offer because the situation of Randal Kolo Muani is still not settled.
Our opinion: The ball is in his court, but Lens has the Champions League advantage up his sleeve.
Wahi (Montpellier) during the victory of the MHSC in Brest
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New offer from Monaco to come for Balogun
Arsenal remain fixed on their price of 58 million euros and refused their first offer, but the club of the Rock does not give up. He is AS Monaco’s priority as a striker, who could well find himself empty after Breel Embolo’s injury and Wissam Ben Yedder’s serious legal problems.
Our opinion: Arsenal do not want to keep him and will soon crack.
“Probable” departures for Maziz and Mikautadze in Metz
Youssef Maziz and Georges Mikautadze are moving towards a departure from FC Mez according to the Lorraine club’s football director, Pierre Dréossi. Asked by Prime Video, the leader did not hide that the two players had a good chance of being transferred. “It’s likely that Mikau (Mikautadze) will leave before the end of the transfer window, Youssef (Maziz) too,” he said.
Our opinion: These departures will activate the transfer window of Metz
Rennes enters the race for Ndombele
Tanguy Ndombele (26) still has two years of contract with Tottenham, but the club does not want him. Loaned to Naples last season, the French midfielder was followed by Galatasaray this summer. He would thus join his former coach in Lyon Bruno Génésio. His current salary would be a problem for the SRFC according to Sky Sports.
Our opinion: Track as interesting as it is intriguing.
Theater interests Leipzig
23-year-old defender Arthur Theate is followed by the German club according to L’Equipe. The Belgian international (8 caps) still has three years of contract at Stade Rennais, where he arrived in 2022. Discussions between the two parties have begun. Theate would thus join Mohamed Simakan, Castello Lukeba and El Chadaille Bitshiabu in the defense of RB Leipzig.
Our opinion: Losing Theate could be sportingly annoying for Rennes.
The joy of Arthur Theate, scorer during Rennes – Reims in Ligue 1
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Negotiations stalled for Paqueta
Manchester City seem to have slowed down talks to bring in Lucas Paqueta. According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer should no longer take place. The European champion must be satisfied with the extension of Bernardo Silva and the probable arrival of Jérémy Doku.
Our opinion: West Ham are doing well after having already lost Declan Rice.
Zaniolo signs for Aston Villa
It was expected, it’s done: Nicolo Zaniolo signed on Friday evening with Aston Villa after six months at Galatasaray. The English club did not reveal the details of the operation.
Our opinion: His departure to Galatasaray is definitively provisional.
Liverpool recrute Endo
The English club have consolidated their defensive sector by recruiting Wataru Endo from Stuttgart. Able to play in central defense or defensive midfielder, the Japanese signed until 2027.
Our opinion: A confirmed player (30 years old) and versatile. His profile resembles that of Matip.
Liverpool recruit Endo and interest in Camara
The search for a midfielder drags on at the Reds who are now looking at the Malian from AS Monaco, according to Ekrem Konur. Mohamed Camara (23) arrived on the Rock last summer for 15 million euros. He quickly established himself in the Principality and played 37 matches.
Our opinion: A potential real loss for Monaco, despite a slower second half of the season in 2022-2023.
United accelerate for Amrabat
The summer market closes in two weeks and Sofyan Amrabat is still not a Red Devil. While this transfer seemed to have taken place a few weeks ago, Manchester stalled because they wanted to settle the Fred and Van de Beek cases first. The second is still not gone, but Liverpool came to put pressure on the Mancunians by taking an interest in Amrabat. The Moroccan midfielder from Fiorentina could thus arrive in Manchester in the coming hours according to La Nazione.
Our opinion: Manchester United seems blocked on this file.
Agreement reached, Hall transferred
Sky Sports have announced that Newcastle and Chelsea have agreed on England defender Lewis Hall. Eddie Howe, very interested in signing the young player, explains that the original idea was only a loan. Finally, a mandatory purchase option of 41 million euros will be paid to Chelsea next summer in exchange for their 18-year-old player.
Our opinion: Newcastle and Hall win in this transfer which does not make noise despite the substantial purchase offer.
No offer for Pavard according to Tuchel
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel answered questions from journalists at a press conference on Thursday. Asked about the case of Benjamin Pavard, the German technician denied the rumors of the Frenchman’s departure. According to him, “There is no offer for Benjamin Pavard”, and the 2018 world champion “has not asked to leave”, while several media are talking about negotiations with Inter Milan and Manchester United.
Our opinion: Declarations are part of the game of transfers, you should not believe everything.
Barça in negotiations for João Félix
It’s no longer a secret, João Félix wants to leave Atlético de Madrid. The Portuguese returns from a failed loan from Chelsea and is no longer appreciated by Colchoneros supporters. He wants to relaunch and thinks for that of FC Barcelona. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the two clubs are in advanced negotiations. The discussions are around a paying loan of 7 to 8 million euros.
Our opinion: Xavi is not for his arrival according to the Catalan press.
João Félix received a very hostile reception from Atlético fans against Granada
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Veiga will commit to Napoli
According to information from Fabrizio Romano, everything is ok for the transfer of Gabri Veiga to Napoli, Italy. The Spanish midfielder (21 years old) will commit in the next few hours, after having passed his medical examination. His current club, Celta Vigo, will receive 30 million euros and 6 million bonuses.
Our opinion: A very good signing for Naples.
Doku vers City
It only seems like a matter of time. According to L’Equipe, Jérémy Doku will leave Stade Rennais to join Manchester City. An offer of around 53 million euros should soon be sent to the Breton club, as revealed by the Guardian. West Ham, Tottenham and Chelsea are also on the lookout for this issue.
Our opinion: That City counts Doku among its targets is a guarantee of high quality.
Jérémy Doku
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2023-08-18 20:07:00
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