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AC Milan have both Wilfried Singo and Ivan Fresneda on their list for new right back — as talks took place for Singo also today. Fresneda is also appreciated by Barcelona, but still waiting for a deal to advance.
I understand Al Ittihad coach Nuno has already spoken to Jota about his transfer, which is now considered imminent and set to be completed next week. The fee is going to be around €30m, discussions ongoing.
Al Nassr are prepared to sign all documents for the Marcelo Brozovic deal… and then work to complete the deal to sign Seko Fofana from RC Lens. Brozovic will be the next signing, while Al Nassr delegation is in France now, with negotiations at a very advanced stage.
Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract at Atletico Madrid will be valid until June 2025 — I can confirm it’s a two year deal as revealed on Friday, not 1+1. It will be signed next week, it’s done as Chelsea have accepted to let him leave for free, as a matter of respect after a long and successful career at Stamford Bridge.
Barca president Joan Laporta: “We are talking to Fenerbahce for Arda Guler. All the top European clubs want him. Arda is a very young Turkish player and it’s is true that our scouting department has been following him for a long time.”
Bayern are prepared to activate all the procedures to trigger the release clause and sign Kim Min-jae within the next ten days. An agreement has already been reached with Kim on a five year deal, as revealed earlier this week — it’s here we go, confirmed!
Benfica are expected to complete Angel Di Maria deal next week. Documents are being checked then it will be done and sealed. Di Maria only wants Benfica, as revealed two weeks ago — deal now finally at key signing stages.
Brentford are set to sign Nathan Collins on a permanent deal from Wolves — done deal and here we go. His medical has already been booked. The fee will be around £23m for the centre-back.
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