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Christian Pulisic will undergo his medical tests with AC Milan today and then his move from Chelsea will be official. All documents in place for him to sign a deal until 2027.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: “Christian Pulisic will arrive in Milano tomorrow. I spoke to Chris, he’s gonna do great things here at Milan. Maldini told me they were impressed by my performances after Milan-Chelsea, I’m so happy to be here.”
Tijjani Reijnders is pushing to join AC Milan as the club have now submitted a new formal proposal to AZ: €20m plus add-ons. AZ asked for €25m after initial request of €20m fixed fee — Milan are confident of getting it done. Talks underway.
Lazio president Lotito: “Al Hilal offered less than €50m for Milinkovic-Savic but I want for documents signed — otherwise he’ll travel for pre season camp. In 2018, I rejected €140m bid from AC Milan for Milinkovic… and I’ve no regrets about that.”
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Al Hilal, here we go! Documents in place between Al Hilal and Lazio for €40m deal. The Serbian midfielder will sign a three year contract and join the Saudi league side with Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly. Contract signing and medical still pending.
Pau Torres is finally on his way to England as he’s been spotted at the airport prepared to travel to Birmingham. He will be unveiled as a new Aston Villa player on a five year deal very soon.
Joan Laporta on Barcelona signings: “We need to sign one right back and two midfielders to complete the team as Xavi asked. Xavi’s new contract? We will do it at the right moment, once we complete our squad.”
Barca president Laporta on anticipating Vitor Roque deal this summer instead of January 2024: “It will depend on the FFP, on the viability plan. There are operations that have to be…..
