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Many things are happening around Europe on Deadline Day, even if it remains quiet with big names – for instance, I already told you that Karim Benzema is not going to move. But keep an eye on Armando Broja, because Fulham have sent a proposal to Chelsea for a loan with a buy option. Chelsea already said no to Wolves, so it’s not going to be easy for Fulham, but they are still there.
I’m hearing about fresh reports on the future of Serhou Guirassy, but from what I understand the release clause of the Stuttgart striker has now expired. It’s no longer valid, so if the likes of Chelsea or Manchester United wanted to move for him now, it would be almost impossible – the player is staying at Stuttgart and the clause is no longer valid. No one triggered that clause in January, and so he is staying, and the stories of the last 24 hours are not going in the right direction. I don’t expect any movement. Many clubs wanted him but Stuttgart have been good in talks with the player to convince him to stay and then leave next summer at the right moment.
Man United have been offered multiple names up front, but names like Eric Choupo-Moting and Hugo Ekitike (who is still on the market and can leave Paris Saint-Germain) have been linked even though at the moment nothing is happening in that direction. As of now, United are staying with the same squad – the plan is quite clear, with Facundo Pellistri leaving and Amad Diallo staying. The players mentioned above are not priorities for United.
Lucas Bergvall is in Barcelona with his family and we know Barca have an agreement with Djurgardens to sign this boy for next summer, but it’s also important to say that Tottenham are calling Bergvall…
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