Weah A Target For French & English Clubs

Juventus outcast Timothy Weah is wanted by Olympique Marseille, but reports in France also point to AS Monaco, Everton and Leeds United.

The Bianconeri had hoped to sell him and Samuel Mbangula to Nottingham Forest, but both players turned down the move and negotiations were abandoned.

It is believed they had valued Weah at €15m, so anyone who is willing to meet that figure and can agree personal terms with the USMNT midfielder should get the all-clear.

Clubs lining up for Weah opportunity
There had already been reports that Olympique Marseille were preparing a few different formulas to make the deal work.

Now Footmercato in France suggest several more clubs are ready to step up in the chase for Weah this summer.

They include Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, who just signed Paul Pogba as a free agent after he terminated his contract with Juventus by mutual consent.

The others are in the Premier League, with Everton and newly-promoted Leeds United, but considering he turned down Nottingham Forest, it might be difficult to convince him.

Tottenham Hotspur had also been linked, but seem to have taken a step back from pursuing this transfer.

Football-italia.net

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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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Transfers

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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Transfers

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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