Manchester United
Manchester United are now advancing in talks to extend Facundo Pellistri’s contract until June 2028. There are also plans to discuss a new deal for Amad Diallo in the next weeks and months. United want both players to have long-term contracts, and they look to be in good hands under Erik ten Hag.
Frenkie de Jong on last summer: “The club was in a difficult situation and they could have sold me for a big fee. But I didn’t want to go and stayed. Manchester United spoke with Barça, even though I wanted to stay. I want to be at Barca for as long as I can.”
Erik ten Hag remains a big fan of De Jong but he knows that the player wants to stay at Barcelona. Sergio Busquets has left and so the plan is for a key role for De Jong in midfield. Xavi also wants De Jong to stay at the club, they have a good relationship.
Manchester United are preparing a bid for Dusan Vlahovic, who wants Champions League football if he leaves Juventus (Football Transfers)
Napoli
Luciano Spalletti is seriously considering to leave Napoli at the end of the season. It’s concrete possibility, as Napoli are exploring options for replacement.
“The decision has been made, we’re just waiting to communicate that”, Spalletti said after yesterday’s game.
RB Leipzig
Dani Olmo on his future: “We are still in talks with RB Leipzig. In the next weeks we will know everything.”
Leipzig have sent an important new deal proposal days ago, waiting on player’s decision. Current contract runs out in June 2024.
“Next question…” – Dominik Szoboszlai said to SkyDE after being asked about his potential move this summer. His release clause is €70m. In any case, the feeling is that the Hungarian talent will leave RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior is absolutely not considering to leave Real Madrid — despite recent reports. Feeling of those close to Vini is that he only wants to stay and beat racism in Spain. No other way. Also, a new long term deal has already been signed months ago.
Tottenham
In the last 24 hours, we’ve heard new rumours about Julian Nagelsmann being back in talks to get the Tottenham job, but from what I understand there are no advanced talks. Nagelsmann was open to the Spurs job, but he wanted a director of football of his choice, supporting his ideas, and this is why the talks were stopped – Tottenham decided to go with a different idea, to appoint a director and then appoint a manager. This is why talks were not hot in the last few days, and the situation has not changed. The only case for Nagelsmann to re-open talks with Spurs is if there will also be a director to support his ideas.
Arne Slot is a serious candidate for the Tottenham job. Contacts are ongoing internally, but for now the priority is to decide on a new director. Slot is the front-runner, but Luis Enrique and Ruben Amorim are also on their list, so we’ll see what happens.
Udinese
Udinese director Marino: “We have not received a huge bid for Beto now, but we have a release clause included into his contract.”
The release clause this summer is €35m. Everton wanted Beto in January, while Napoli are now also keen on signing him.