Welcome to the latest edition of my Daily Briefing – a round-up of the latest exclusive transfer news. Read on for today’s headlines on Adrien Rabiot, Wesley Fofana, Wilfried Zaha, and much, much more…
Barcelona
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains an option for Chelsea, but there have been no direct talks so far. Barcelona’s position is that they don’t want to sell both him and Memphis Depay.
Boca Juniors
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has joined Boca Juniors. The Argentine shot-stopper was a free agent and has joined on a one-year deal.
Borussia Dortmund
Done deal: Anthony Modeste has joined Borussia Dortmund on a one-year deal, with the club bringing in cover for Sebastien Haller during his illness.
Chelsea
Exclusive: A third bid is being prepared for Wesley Fofana – click here to find out all you need to know about the deal.
Timo Werner has arrived in Germany for his medical tests with RB Leipzig. A €20m deal is close after Chelsea approved the sale.
Exclusive: An update on a player being linked as a potential replacement for Werner at Chelsea.
No talks yet, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains an option for Chelsea. It will depend on the player’s price tag and wage demands. The Gabon international only joined Barca from Arsenal back in January and is happy at the Nou Camp.
Exclusive: Click here to find out the latest on Conor Gallagher and his position in the squad under Thomas Tuchel following links with West Ham.
Kepa Arrizabalaga could be an option for Napoli as they continue to search for a new goalkeeper signing this summer.
Malang Sarr will complete the next part of his medical today and then his loan move to Monaco will be official. There will be an obligation to buy if he makes a certain number of appearances for the Ligue 1 club, otherwise he’ll return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Crystal Palace
Exclusive: The club could sell Wilfried Zaha for £25-30m this summer, but so far no one is in talks since Roma tried for him earlier in the transfer window.
Everton
Official: Conor Coady joins Everton on a season-long loan from Wolves. He’s been officially announced by the club after signing his contract and completing medical tests.
Exclusive: Could Everton be an option for Conor Gallagher? Click here to find out more.
Fulham
Issa Diop is closing in on a move to Fulham. The West Ham defender should sign his deal with Fulham this morning, with a £15million move agreed between the clubs, and a contract until 2028 on the table for him.
Liverpool
Exclusive: Liverpool have had an interest in Ismaila Sarr in the past – click here to find out if he could make a late move this summer.
In other news, Marcelo Brozovic remains Liverpool’s number one target in midfield (Sport)
Juventus
Juventus are now the only club in the running to sign Filip Kostic. It’s only a matter of time before the final details are wrapped up and he flies to Turin to complete the move.
Memphis Depay is an option for Juventus, with the Dutch forward possibly set to be allowed to leave Barcelona on a free transfer.
Manchester United
Exclusive: Here’s how long Manchester United have been tracking Adrien Rabiot, who wants a move to the Premier League.
Bologna manager Sinisa Mihajlovic on Marko Arnautovic: “I would be happy for Marko [in case he joins United] but I don’t think he will leave. I spoke to Arnautovic about Man Utd proposal – in case he leaves we will see… but I think he will stay”.
Bologna director Marco di Vaio also weighs in, saying: “Man United on Arnautovic? We’re proud of Man Utd interest for Marko but we are not planning to sell him. We want to keep him at Bologna as president said, he’s key part of our project – there’s not even price tag.”
In other news, Manchester United have also made contact with Real Betis over the potential signing of Guido Rodriguez as another option in midfield (AS)
Marseille
A deal to sign Alexis Sanchez is edging closer after he officially terminated his contract with Inter Milan. He’ll travel to Marseille soon after agreeing a contract until 2024.
Napoli
Napoli remain keen on signing a new goalkeeper. Talks have been held over signing Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain – the deal is separate from the situation with Fabian Ruiz.
Nottingham Forest
Alex Moreno confirms he has rejected Nottingham Forest: “I want to thank the club for the proposal but I’ve now decided to continue at Betis, as this club is my home”. An offer has been turned down and Nottingham Forest will now focus on other targets.
RB Leipzig
Timo Werner is close to returning in a €20m deal, while Benjamin Sesko will become a RB Leipzig player in 2023.
Tottenham
Exclusive: Here’s how close Tottenham were to signing Adama Traore in January – click here to read more about the Wolves winger’s future.
Here we go – full agreement for Destiny Udogie to join Spurs from Udinese. Deal will be more than €20million, personal terms already agreed, and he’ll spend this season back on loan with the Serie A club. A hugely promising young talent admired by Fabio Paratici.
Villarreal
Villarreal are still pushing to sign Giovani Lo Celso from Tottenham as soon as possible. For now, the negotiations are over a loan that would include the option to buy.
Watford
Exclusive: Click here for information on Ismaila Sarr following past interest from Liverpool.
Wolves
Exclusive: Here’s the full story of Adama Traore’s situation after returning to Wolves from his loan at Barcelona.
Goncalo Guedes is on his way to Wolves for €30million. He’s completed his medical and will sign his contract soon.