Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis on talks with Luis Enrique: “For sure Luis is top coach, we discussed but I can tell you that he has Premier League clubs in mind. I said that he won’t find same food or places there… but Premier League is more attractive.”
PSG
Chelsea are pushing for Manuel Ugarte, but PSG are also still interested and not yet out of the race to sign the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.
PSG are set to receive a €6.5m fee from Dina Ebimbe as Eintracht Frankfurt have triggered their buy option clause. He joins on a deal running until 2027.
Rangers
Rangers have announced the pre-contract signing of Dujon Sterling from Chelsea. A club statement read: “Dujon will officially become a Ranger on July 1, on a four-year deal, subject to international clearance.”
Real Madrid
Karim Benzema has received a huge, big proposal from a Saudi Arabian club, around €100m a season. Real Madrid have been informed by Benzema’s camp that he’s seriously considering the offer and he will make a decision soon, most likely by the end of the week. Real also have a new contract ready for him, there was a verbal agreement between the club and the player, but nothing signed yet, he wanted to wait until the end of the season. Crucial days and hours are ahead now in deciding Benzema’s future.
Roberto Firmino remains an option considered by Real Madrid, while Joselu also looks set to join from Espanyol, with talks very advanced and the player very keen to go.
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Roma
Jose Mourinho on his future: “I haven’t spoken with any other club as things stand. There are no negotiations. I told the truth [on future] to my team — but it’s something that stays between me and the team. They know what I will do.”
Sunderland
Burnley, Brentford and Crystal Palace have all submitted bids for highly-rated Sunderland winger Jack Clarke. Sunderland are currently negotiating a new deal for Clarke as he’s considered a ‘vital’ player to help the club get promoted.
Tottenham
Dejan Kulusevski on his future as the buy option clause is still not being triggered by Tottenham: “I will speak with the club and we’ll see what the plan is from their side and my side. I love Tottenham but I’ve to see what their thoughts are and how the future is looking.”
Wolves
Wolves now look to have won the race to sign Watford and England youth international Emilio Ballard-Matthews. Wolves sealed the deal yesterday, seeing off interest from a number of other Premier League clubs.
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It’s an exciting time in the transfer market! Chelsea’s duo being axed by Pochettino, the trio chasing Vlahovic, the club’s transfer vow to Caicedo, and Man City’s exit being blocked all make for intriguing developments. The race for signings is heating up, and it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.