Transfers

Ansu Fati set for Barcelona exit amid EPL rumour

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has informed the club he wants out sooner rather than later. This news could see a three-way Premier League battle for his signature.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal are all keen on the Spain international.

Fati is frustrated about dropping down the pecking order in Catalonia and needs a fresh start if he is to fulfil his potential.

After running out on midfielders to sign, having missed out on Jude Bellingham, Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, Liverpool have turned to Stuttgart’s 30-year-old Japan international Wataru Endo, who can also play centre-back.

He is expected to cost the Reds in the region of £16m and is likely to undergo a medical on Thursday, before completing his move. Another potential midfield arrival at Anfield is Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat.

The Moroccan has been heavily linked to Old Trafford but could move to Merseyside instead. And if that deal does not come off, there is always Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucouré. Even by the standards of Liverpool’s window, it would be some going to not sign at least one of these three.

It could be a busy few days of sales for Stuttgart because West Ham in talks to sign their former Arsenal centre-back Konstantinos Mavropanos after the Hammers missed out on Harry Maguire from Manchester United.

Also on David Moyes’ radar is Peterborough’s Ronnie Edwards, although Rangers and Bournemouth could also bid for the centre-back.

It would seem that Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is eager for a new challenge but it will not currently be at Monaco after the French club saw a €10m bid for the centre-back rejected. Will they be back? Who knows? But will assume they will offer a few more cents in the coming weeks.

Newcastle are eager to add a new left-back to their squad. One potential candidate for the role is Chelsea’s Lewis Hall who could be a more realistic acquisition than Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney. If the Magpies do bring in Hall it would most likely be on a loan deal but the Blues are opening to selling him for £30m.

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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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