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Liverpool

Despite links with Barcelona, Roberto Firmino’s situation remains unclear for the time being, it’s too early to mention; he will take some time to decide his next move, having only just made the official announcement on his decision to leave Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp: “Stefan Bajcetic, top player – so smart player. He has a good overview, technique is really good. Harvey Elliott is a top player and he is really happy. He had to improve slightly defensively but offensively his contributions are extremely interesting.”

What’s the truth behind the Ryan Gravenberch to Liverpool links? Click here to find out more.

Manchester City

Manchester City have made an improved proposal to Julian Alvarez, as revealed yesterday. New deal would be valid until 2028 with significant pay rise. All parties are confident of reaching an agreement, with the player expected to give the green light soon.

Ilkay Gundogan has still not communicated to Man City his plans on the future, but Barcelona have an interest and there are also two more clubs keen on signing him in case he’d leave City. I think Gundogan would be a very good signing, smart player who could really help Barca or any other team.

Pep Guardiola on Erling Haaland being built for Premier League: “Yes — and I would say in Germany, in Spain, in Italy, in Norway, in Congo, everywhere. These players adapt everywhere; in Africa, South America, no problem.”

Napoli

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one more fantastic goal, number 11 in Serie A this season – that’s now 11 goals and 11 assists in 22 Serie A games.

Reminder: Napoli spent just €10m to sign Kvara. As Ben Jacobs recently revealed, his value has now shot up and the likes of Man City are interested – click here to read more.

Newcastle United

Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen

Newcastle United are alongside Arsenal as having a long-standing interest in Moussa Diaby, but what happens with him this summer will depend on the offers to Bayer Leverkusen.

PSG

Lionel Messi reaches 300 club assists after setting one up for Kylian Mbappe last night. Another superb record, another piece of history.

PSG see Mbappe as crucial player for their project and this has still not changed, so nothing new or fresh on this story. It’s normal to have transfer rumours like this after the Champions League fiasco for PSG but the club consider Mbappe as crucial part of the project, so I wouldn’t read too much into the growing Real Madrid links for the time being.

Christophe Galtier on his future: “I speak every day with my management, Luis Campos is by my side every day, the president is very present. We have to finish the season, look for the title. I am a coach who will fight with the team.”

Real Madrid

Real Madrid have released the following statement on the alleged Barcelona scandal:

“Given the seriousness of the accusations made by the Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office against FC Barcelona and two of its presidents for well-founded suspicions of corruption and their relations with whoever was the vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees, José María Enríquez Negreira, the president has convened urgently to the Board of Directors tomorrow, Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., in order to decide on the actions that Real Madrid deems appropriate in relation to this matter.”

What’s going on with Jude Bellingham’s talks with Real Madrid? Read more from Christian Falk here.

Tottenham

Despite some rumours in the Italian press, my understanding is that there is absolutely nothing between Juventus and Richarlison as of now. Spurs spent big money for him, I think it’s very unlikely deal with Juventus and nothing is ongoing right now. It’s important to understand who will be the Spurs coach next season to understand more on Richarlison.

Antonio Conte: “We have to win together, I need time and patience. I ask for time and patience but I see that the patience has finished. The club can give me time. The club has patience. But the patience is finished for the fans. You don’t build the win in one day, two days.”

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