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Negotiations between AC Milan and AZ for Tijjani Reijnders will continue next week. Talks underway. An opening bid from AC Milan worth €19m with add ons included [15+4] was rejected — but Milan will bid again.
Barcelona have sent Athletico Paranaense all the contracts signed for Vitor Roque — just waiting on Brazilian club to send all documents countersigned and then it’ll be time to announce the signing. Contracts have been ready since Tuesday, formal steps left. Here we go, confirmed.
Kyle Walker will make a final decision on his future very soon. Manchester City offered him a new deal to stay and be an important part of the project as Joao Cancelo will leave. Bayern are pushing to sign him, in particular Thomas Tuchel who wants Walker as one of his priority targets this summer.
Bayern have already triggered the release clause for Kim Min-jae yesterday — Napoli receive around €50m taxes included. Just waiting on clubs to check and sign all the documents then it will be official. Medical done, here we go confirmed.
Burnley have finally reached full agreement to sign Soumaila Coulibaly from Borussia Dortmund, done deal and here we go! My understanding is that it’s a loan move — but it will include a mandatory buy option clause, so permanent transfer in 2024. The fee is around £15m in total.
James Trafford was the hero for England Under-21s with a last minute miracle penalty save. He’s now joining Burnley from Man City on £14m deal plus £5m add ons and 20% sell on clause included.
Official, confirmed. Chelsea sign 17-year-old defender Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton for £4m. He said: “It was a shock to me because it all happened quickly, but I’m really glad to be here. It’s going to be a good experience coming into such a big club.”
What’s the latest on Romelu Lukaku’s future? Full info here.
Noni Madueke celebrating with Levi Colwill after England’s U21 European Championship final win: “We’re coming back, I’m making…..
