Transfers

Juventus continue to push for Lukaku

Juventus are still keen to strike a deal with Chelsea for ex-Inter and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, but the player’s current employers are still only considering a permanent sale according to recent reports.

Tuttosport detail in Friday morning’s print edition that Chelsea are still insistent on a fee of around €40m for Lukaku and are unwilling to send him out on another loan deal.

Juventus and specifically director Cristiano Giuntoli are said to be confident that an alternative arrangement could still be reached with Chelsea, including a possible temporary deal with a significant loan fee.

According to multiple reports, Juventus will also need to move on Dusan Vlahovic this summer if they are to bring Lukaku in.

Tuttosport believes that the situation still favours Juve rather than Chelsea, as the West Londoners are desperate to get Lukaku off their books before the transfer window closes at the beginning of September.

The Bianconeri could capitalise on Chelsea’s desperation according to Friday’s report.

Lukaku did have the option to return to Inter on a permanent deal earlier in the transfer window, but relations collapsed after it was made clear that Lukaku had been entertaining offers from other clubs, infuriating the Nerazzurri.

Then, when it came to sealing the deal with Inter, Lukaku and his representative went silent and reportedly refused to answer numerous calls from the club, leading Inter to completely abandon their pursuit of the Belgian.

With Inter out of the picture, Juventus are the frontrunners in Serie A to land Lukaku’s signature, but there is still a fair amount left to negotiate with Chelsea.

The 30-year-old also has interest from Saudi Arabia, namely Al-Hilal, but Lukaku is said to be Allegri’s first choice and staying in Europe would also be preferable to the player himself.

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Galatasaray, Napoli Agree Osimhen Transfer

Italian Serie A side Napoli have reached an agreement with Galatasaray for the transfer of Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen for a fee in the region of €75m, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com.

Both clubs have been locked in negotiations for the past two days after the Nigerian picked the team as his preferred destination ahead of Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. The talks went on yesterday without a resolution.

Napoli insisted on getting a bank guarantee for the payment of the transfer fee after agreeing for it to be paid in installments. The Turkish side will pay €40m in cash with the balance of €35m to be paid in installments for the next three years.

Galatasaray agreed to provide Napoli with a bank guarantee letter and if it sits well with the Italian side after a review, Osimhen will be allowed to travel to Istanbul for his medical and subsequent unveiling on a permanent deal.

After a successful time on loan last season, he will be expected to help the club retain the league and cup they won last season, and also do well in Europe after the disappointment in the Europa League last season.

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Transfer: Theo Hernandez Joins Al-Hilal From AC Milan

Deal worth some 25 million euros

France left-back Theo Hernandez has moved to former Lazio and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s Saudi club Al-Hilal from AC Milan, where the 27-year-old spent six mostly successful years.

Theo, as he is known, was a runner-up to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup.

He made no secret of the fact that he had fallen out with AC’s new management set-up.
The deal is worth around 25 million euros.

Ansa.it

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WSL: Chelsea Forward Fishel Signs For Seattle Reign

Seattle Reign have signed Chelsea and United States forward Mia Fishel on a contract until 2029.

An undisclosed transfer fee will be paid to the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions who Fishel, 24, appeared for 21 times.

After signing from Mexican club Tigres for the start of the 2023-24 season, Fishel scored the winning goal against Tottenham on her WSL debut before an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury cut her campaign short.

The two-time WSL winner returned in March to make three appearances.

“I’m incredibly excited to sign a long-term contract in the NWSL and take this next step in my career with Seattle Reign FC,” said Fishel.

“This league is one of the best in the world, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to the team’s success.”

America’s National Women’s Soccer League is currently on a midseason break but Seattle Reign return to action against Angel City on 1 August.

Bbc.com

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