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We still have to wait for the formal steps regarding Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid, as I have heard that nothing is signed yet. However, I believe that this time the saga will come to an end soon, and Mbappe will communicate with PSG once he has officially signed the document. At that point, PSG will announce that Mbappe will be leaving the club as a free agent.
I can confirm that Mbappe, along with his mother and lawyers, have received the contract proposal from Real Madrid. It is only a matter of time now. This situation has been in the works for a long time, and it appears that something was broken between Mbappe and PSG last summer when he was excluded from Luis Enrique’s pre-season squad. It was a tense situation.
PSG was able to resolve that issue, but in December, Mbappe made the decision to leave the club. In January, he took some time to discuss with his team and then inform Nasser Al-Khelaifi about his decision. He felt that it was time for him to leave and pursue something new. He was already tempted by Real Madrid two years ago, and now he believes it is the right time to try a new project and a new league after spending a long time at PSG.
In order to replace Mbappe, PSG has a different plan in mind. They not only want to sign a forward to fill his position, but they also plan to bring in three important players for both the present and the future. They are looking for a significant offensive player, and names like Victor Osimhen and Rafael Leao are being considered. These two players were previously signed by Luis Campos when he was the director at Lille, so he knows them and their representatives well. They could be potential candidates.
However, PSG has not made a final decision yet, so there may be other names on their list. They are also looking to sign an important midfielder. They were interested in Bernardo Silva last year, so it remains to be seen if they will pursue him again. In January, there was also interest in Bruno Guimaraes, but it was not possible at that time. In the summer, there will be a £100m release clause, so that could be an interesting option to follow.
PSG is also targeting an important centre-back, with Leny Yoro from Lille being their top choice. They wanted to sign him in January, and Lille expects PSG to make another attempt to sign him. However, he is also wanted by Real Madrid and English clubs. Overall, it is expected to be a busy summer for PSG.
There is a possibility that Dan Ashworth’s move from Newcastle to Manchester United will be finalized this week, but it won’t be easy as negotiations with Newcastle are expected to be tough. Signing an important director like Ashworth is always a challenging task.
Nevertheless, negotiations will take place this week, and Manchester United is determined to sign Ashworth as they want to plan for the upcoming transfer window. They are eager to make it happen, and INEOS sees Ashworth as crucial for their project. Manchester United will do their best.
Sam Jewell from Brighton is another name that has been linked to Manchester United, as well as Chelsea. The situation is not yet decided, as Brighton is still in talks to try and keep him at the club. They want to understand the situation before making a decision. Jason Wilcox from Southampton is also being considered by Manchester United, as they are exploring different options. We will have to wait and see what they ultimately decide to do.
At the moment, Thomas Tuchel’s position as the head coach of Bayern Munich is still secure. The board at Bayern wants to continue with Tuchel and is fully convinced of his abilities. However, they are not pleased with three consecutive defeats and are having internal discussions to address the situation. In the short term, Tuchel’s position seems safe, but they may explore other options for the head coach at the end of the season.
Zinedine Zidane is one of the big names being mentioned as a potential replacement for the Bayern job. However, in the past 24 hours, I have seen five different names linked to Bayern. It is normal for various names to come up when a job is not secure. Currently, I am not aware of any close or imminent agreement with any other manager. As soon as I have concrete information about contacts, I will provide an update.
Liverpool remains highly interested in Xabi Alonso. They have been in contact, but they also want to be respectful of Bayer Leverkusen as it is an important season for them. It is confirmed that Liverpool wants to pursue Alonso. While he is not the only name on their list, they are well-informed about his contract situation. There may not be a specific clause, but there is a gentlemen’s agreement with the club.
Concrete talks may not be imminent due to Leverkusen’s situation, but Alonso is a top priority for Liverpool. It is important to note that Liverpool will appoint a new director before deciding on a new manager. This step is crucial in determining the new coach, so we need to be patient and see how the discussions unfold. Roberto De Zerbi is also highly regarded, but nothing is finalized yet, and it may depend on the new director.
Based on what I have heard, Takehiro Tomiyasu’s new contract with Arsenal is complete. He will be extending his contract with Arsenal, and it is just a matter of finding the right moment to sign the contract and make an announcement.
This deal is significant for Arsenal because several important Italian clubs showed interest in Tomiyasu during the January transfer window. However, Mikel Arteta was adamant about keeping him and rejected any offers.
As for Ben White’s contract, it is not finalized yet, but it is in an advanced stage. Talks have been positive since October, and the player is happy at Arsenal. It is only a matter of weeks or possibly months before it is completed.
There have been recent rumors about Joshua Zirkzee, with reports suggesting that Arsenal is in a good position to sign him due to their good relationship with the player’s agents. While the relationship is indeed strong, Zirkzee’s agents have connections with many clubs, not just Arsenal. It is important to consider the type of striker Arsenal is looking to sign this summer, whether it be a pure goal-scorer or a versatile player like Zirkzee who can contribute to the squad.
Alphonso Davies, the Bayern Munich left-back, has been linked with a move to Barcelona. However, at the moment, I am not aware of any concrete negotiations between Davies and Barca. Barcelona already has Alejandro Balde in that position, and Davies is seeking a significant salary increase, either from Bayern through a new contract or from Real Madrid or another club. Therefore, it will be challenging for Barcelona to meet his demands.
Morten Hjulmand, who has impressed this season, has been linked with Manchester United. However, there is nothing concrete happening at the moment. Lecce also had an interest in him, but there have been no serious developments. It is worth noting that Hjulmand is an Arsenal fan!
Dean Huijsen, who scored a fantastic goal for Roma over the weekend, will return to Juventus in the summer when his loan at Roma expires. The plan is for him to participate in pre-season training with Juve, and there are no current plans to loan him out again. His contract was also extended before his loan to Roma, so there is a clear plan in place for his future.
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