Live transfer news from around Europe’s top five leagues, right from the Premier League to Bundesliga.
08:30PM
UNITED AGREE TO PAY DEFERRED WAGES FOR DE JONG
Manchester United have agreed to pay the deferred wages of Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong in order to sign him this summer. The deferred salary is close to €20m. United are prepared to offer a €550,000-a-week contract to the Dutch star according to MailSport.
08:30PM
FIRMINO CONFIRMS HIS DESIRE TO STAY
Liverpool’s forward Roberto Firmino had confirmed his desire to stay at Anfield for the next season. He said, “I love this team, city and fans. I’m here at Liverpool and I want to stay”, to TNT Brazil.
08:30PM
CHELSEA INCLUDE GVARDIOL IN THEIR WISHLIST OF DEFENDERS
Chelsea have added the talented Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol to the list of center back probables to sign this sunmer. They are exploring possibilities of including Timo Werner in the deal but Leipzig don’t intend to sell Gvardiol. Fofana is the top target for Blues but Leicester want to keep him whereas French defender Benjamin Pavard is the plan B.
12:45PM
DE JONG’S DEPARTURE CRUCIAL IN BERNARDO’S SIGNING
FC Barcelona have already discussed personal terms with Manchester City’s Portuguese star Bernardo Silva and he is ready to join the Catalan club. But according to Ferran Martinez, Frenkie De Jong’s departure is necessary if Bernardo were to sign for Barcelona. City want €80m guaranteed fee+ variables for the star midfielder.
12:45PM
NAPOLI CLOSING IN ON A LOAN DEAL FOR KEPA
Napoli are edging closer to seal a season long move for the Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. The Blues are expected to cover 75% of Kepa’s salary according to DiMarzio.
12:45PM
ALCACER WANTS A BUNDESLIGA RETURN
Spanish striker Paco Alcacer wants to return to Bundesliga this summer. Villarreal have offered him to the likes of Dortmund, Union Berlin and Hertha BSC. He is available for less than €10m.
12:45PM
CHELSE COMPLETE SIGNING OF MLS GOALKEEPER
Chelsea have completed the signing of talented goalkeeper Gaga Slonina from Chicago Fire according to Fabrizio Romano. Agreement has been reached on a transfer fee of $15m with add-ons included. Slonina will be joining Chelsea next year after finishing season with Chicago.
12:45PM
PSG EXPLORING OPTIONS TO OFFLOAD WIJNALDUM AND GUEYE
PSG want to offload midfielders Goerginio Wijnaldum and Idrissa Gueye this summer, with Roma and Everton showing interest for them. Wijnaldum’s loan move is being discussed with Roma whereas Gueye’s move could be loan or permanent.