Chelsea ready for all the madness to attract Fofana?
Chelsea does not drop the case on the Wesley Fofana file. And the Blues could break the bank for the former Stéphanois. To believe the seriousness Telegraph, the French player from Leicester is very interested in the idea of joining Stamford Bridge. This will undoubtedly exceed the record amount of a transfer for a defender, owned by Harry Maguire when he left… Leicester for Manchester United. The transaction was valued at 87 million euros. Soon ancient history, thanks to Fofana? Chelsea is thinking about it, confirms the Telegraph.
- Our opinion : Leicester do not seem inclined to let their defender slip away. Chelsea will have to pay the price.
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Wesley Fofana
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Leeds do not let go of Kalimuendo
This could not hurt the finances of Paris Saint-Germain. Leeds are interested in Arnaud Kalimuendo ensures The Sun. The English club are looking to strengthen in attack, where Patrick Bamford is returning from a long injury. Kalimuendo could be the subject of an offer of 25 million euros, with a view to quickly closing the deal. Information to be taken, however, with some precautions for its source…
- Our opinion : It’s been weeks since the Leeds rumor has been around, but still no offer made for Kalimuendo. Time is running out for PSG.
Paredes ready to leave the Paris ship
After Georginio Wijnaldum’s loan to Roma, another Parisian midfielder could join Serie A. Courted for a few weeks by Juventus, Leandro Paredes would have agreed to be transferred to the Piedmontese, according to Matteo Moretto (Relevo). However, there is still no agreement between PSG and Juve, who are determined to quickly complete this priority file.
- Our opinion : Paredes has finally opened his eyes. The Argentine needs minutes with the World Cup just months away.
The departure of a historic PSG, the condition for the arrival of Skriniar
Medical visit for Onana, more than a “question of time” for Gueye: Everton raid on Ligue 1
Double hit ahead for the Toffees. Mercato specialist Fabrizio Romano announces that Amadou Onana will undergo his medical examination in the morning for his transfer to Everton. The Belgian will bring 40 million euros (including four bonuses) to LOSC, which will also recover 20% from a future resale. Parisian Idrissa Gana Gueye will follow, with Romano assuring the Senegalese’s return to Liverpool is just one more thing.”a matter of time“.
- Our opinion : Onana and Gueye will give real added value in the middle of the Toffees. Meanwhile, PSG can smile.
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Chelsea offers an XXL exchange to Barça to afford de Jong
SPORT sends the first bomb of the day to Spain. The daily announces that Chelsea have made an impressive offer to Barça to hire Frenkie de Jong: 70 million euros + Marcos Alonso, long desired by the Catalan club. There remains a problem to be solved: convincing the player to leave the Blaugrana, which he does not seem willing to do so far. Marcos Alonso is expected to join Barcelona anyway, as an offer of €10m has been accepted by Chelsea in recent hours, Fabrizio Romano said.
- Our opinion : Chelsea are working on all fronts but de Jong persists in staying in Catalonia. On the other hand, few doubts about the arrival of Marcos Alonso at Barça.
“Barça’s values are a little flouted with the De Jong case”
Barcelona not giving up on Silva track, even if de Jong stays
Information also comes to us from the columns of SPORT, who claims the Catalan club have made the Portuguese their top priority in the summer transfer window. On the other hand, the departure of Frenkie de Jong would not be decisive with a view to recruiting the midfielder from Manchester City. Barça are preparing a big offer that could convince Pep Guardiola to let go of his protege.
- Our opinion : Little interest for Barça to pile up midfielders, knowing that Gavi has still not extended.
Galatasaray tried his luck with Ronaldo
Will leave, won’t leave? The question is still burning on everyone’s lips, while the Portuguese wants to force his departure, he who wants more than anything to play in the Champions League. Offered to many clubs by his agent Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo saw an offer from the Turkish club Galatasaray. But according to SPORTthe discussions did not last, CR7 resetting the Turkish inclinations for economic and sporting reasons.
- Our opinion : For CR7, it’s the Champions League or nothing. Galatasaray at least had the audacity to try.
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Kimpembe will not leave PSG
This is what ensures The team. While vice-captain of PSG was one of the possible starters to fill the coffers of the champion of France, the sports daily argues that the club has finally turned around in this file. The situation around the French international defender has calmed down, as Kimpembe called on his management to discuss his future at the start of the summer.
- Our opinion : Reassured by Christophe Galtier’s speech, Kimpembe is in the best position to give the full measure of his talent.
“The Ramos problem is becoming a Kimpembe problem”
Summit meeting between Leipzig and its “new Haaland”
Benjamin Sesko is only 19 years old, but the Slovenian is already panicking all over Europe. Chelsea, Manchester United and other European behemoths are in the ranks of what many believe to be the new Haaland. Precisely, the president of Leipzig, Oliver Mintzlaff, should meet with Elvis Basanovic, the agent of the Slovenian international striker, according to Fabrizio Romano. There will be talk of a potential transfer for a player who scored 13 goals (8 assists) in 48 appearances last season.
- Our opinion : At only 19 years old, the future of Sesko promises to be sparkling, provided he does not burn his wings in a club with a delicate context.
Diego Costa returns to the League
After Radamel Falcao last season, Rayo Vallecano is on the way to repatriating another former glory from Atletico and La Liga. Ten years later, Diego Costa is on the way to returning to Vallecas, as the journalist from Radio BRAND Israel Herraiz. An agreement has been reached between the two parties and the Spanish international should join his new team within a few days.
- Our opinion : The Falcao bet half worked last season, to see if Diego Costa has kept any leftovers from his first spell at Atletico.
Diego Costa
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Benteke’s American Dream
Christian Benteke (31) leaves behind him ten years spent treading the lawns of the Premier League. The Belgian international has joined DC United in MLS. Benteke, who is leaving Crystal Palace, has signed a two-year contract, plus an option. The Belgian still has to wait for his visa to be obtained before he can join his new teammates.
- Our opinion : After Bernardeschi, Insigne and Bale, Benteke in turn swells the ranks of the MLS which continues to seduce players still in the prime of life.
Christian Benteke of Belgium looks on prior to the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at Aviva Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.
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Cavani has chosen, and it will be Boca Juniors
Since the end of his lease with Manchester United, Edinson Cavani has been free as the air and can take the time to negotiate an (ultimate?) adventure, probably far from the Old Continent. According to Argentinian journalist César Luis Merlo, the Uruguayan (35) is one step away from signing for Boca Juniors. Both parties are engaged in the final sprint of negotiations and the only black point to be elucidated concerns the duration of the contract. Suffice to say that it is only a matter of time before an agreement is found.
- Our opinion : The union sounds almost natural between a player driven by a taste for effort, and the Bombonera in love with the needy.
Torreira and Mertens in Galatasaray, it’s almost done
The English press is unanimous: Lucas Torreira will definitely leave Arsenal and join the Turkish club Galatasaray. The latter has not yet announced anything, but there is talk across the Channel of an envelope valued at 8 million euros for the Uruguayan midfielder. Torreira played last season at Fiorentina, on loan. The Uruguayan is not the only major signing for the Istanbul club, since Dries Mertens is also expected in Istanbul.
- Our opinion : After a mixed season (13th in the championship), Galatasaray made two good moves at a lower cost.
Dries Mertens during Napoli-Sassuolo – Serie A 2022-23
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Juve accelerates in the Kostic file
After the arrivals of Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba, the Old Lady has not finished in the radius of reinforcements. Serbian international midfielder Filip Kostic (29) seems to be the next designated recruit. If the player and Juventus have been on the same wavelength for a few days, it remains to convince Eintracht Frankfurt to let his left midfielder join Piedmont. The case could be finalized this weekend according to Fabrizio Romano.
- Our opinion : A good recruit for Juve but above all a big loss for Eintracht, engaged in a few days in the European Super Cup against Real Madrid.
Eriksen party, Brentford fonce sur Damsgaard
Definitely, Brentford appreciates the Danish internationals. After allowing the return of Christian Eriksen to the Premier League, the London club is about to secure the services of Mikkel Damsgaard (22), one of the revelations of the last Euro. Fabrizio Romano informs us that the Dane (Sampdoria) will be packing his bags in England next week, in order to pass his medical examination. The transaction should be around 15 million euros.
- Our opinion : The Eriksen bet was a success, that of Damsgaard promises to be at least as fruitful.
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