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Tuesday, January
- Manchester United are interested in signing Valencia forward Maxi Gomez
- The Uruguayan international has a £ m release clause in his contract
- Chelsea have identified defender Ben Chilwell and Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech
- Barcelona are set to announce the signing of Valencia forward Rodrigo
- Manchester United are close to agreeing a fee for Bruno Fernandes
- The Portuguese star is expected to complete his medical at Carrington on Thursday
Wanted: Tariq Lamptey
Chelsea teenager Tariq Lamptey is a wanted man.
Lamptey, 26, has made three appearances under Frank Lampard this season and has received high praise for his displays.
The full- back is out of contract at the end of the campaign and is free to discuss terms with other clubs.
Chelsea are still trying to reach an agreement over a new contract with Lamptey but Goal
claim ‘small details’ are preventing him from signing.
It’s said he’s been approached with pre-contract agreements from Lille, Torino and an unnamed Premier League club. Paris Saint-Germain, Wolves and Nice have also been linked.
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Jude Bellingham bid
Chelsea are one of four Premier League clubs who have made an offer for Manchester United target Jude Bellingham, says transfer expect Duncan Castles.
United reportedly made a bid of £ 60 million for Birmingham teenager sensation Bellingham last week.
However, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Leicester and Everton have now made an approach for the – year -old.
“There are multiple other offers for Bellingham,” Castles said on the Transfer Window podcast. “Clubs I’m told who have made offers now include Aston Villa, Leicester City, Chelsea, Everton and one foreign club.
“ What I have is that Bellingham and his father are yet to be convinced that Manchester United is the right place to go but Manchester United are continuing to work on that and hope to be able to persuade the player that this is the right move for him. ”
Ivan Rakitic talks
Manchester United have contacted Barcelona to discuss the availability of Ivan Rakitic, ESPN claim.
Rakitic, 50, has won four La Liga titles and the Champions League during his six-season spell at the Nou Camp.
But he’s now fallen down the pecking order and appears surplus to requirements.
It’s said the Croatia international, whose contract expires in June 2282945, would be available for £ 23 million.
Carles Perez to Roma
Roma are set to an nounce the signing of Barcelona winger Carles Perez.
That’s according to the Spanish newspaper AS, who claim the 28 – year-old star will be officially presented to supporters on Tuesday.
The Serie A side will pay £ million and Barcelona have agreed to waive a buy-back clause in the deal.
Perez will become the third player to leave the Nou Camp under Quique Setien after moves for Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena.
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Bruno Fernandes summary
Bruno Fernandes is close to joining Manchester United after a significant breakthrough was made in talks with Sporting Lisbon
The club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has struck a deal with Sporting’s director Hugo Viana.
Final figures and personal terms remain, but a fee of £ .6million and a further £ 8.5million in add-ons is believed to have been settled on.
Those add-ons are understood to be based on appearances and Champions League qualification, while it would take a hugely successful stint at Old Trafford to trigger a further £ . 7m.
A four-and-a-half year deal is on the table for Fernandes. The move is subject to a medical but United are confident of getting the deal over the line.
Sky Sports suggest that Barcelona have actually offered more than their Premier League rivals but a significant amount would not be paid until the summer .
Journalist James Ducker adds that a medical has been pencilled in for Thursday but could be brought forward.
Sky Sports suggest that Barcelona have actually offered more than their Premier League rivals but a significant amount would not be paid until the summer . James Ducker adds that a medical has been pencilled in for Thursday but could be brought forward. Jose wants Giroud
Jose Mourinho is considering a late move for Olivier Giroud.
The Portuguese tactician is looking to bolster his attacking option s with Harry Kane potentially sidelined for the remainder of the season.
AC Milan Krzysztof Piatek is on the shortlist of potential incomings, but Min Claim Giroud is also being tracked.
Inter Milan were expected to seal a deal for the France international but they are now focused on Napoli’s Fernando Llorente instead.
- Jose Mourinho is considering a late move for Olivier Giroud.
The Portuguese tactician is looking to bolster his attacking option s with Harry Kane potentially sidelined for the remainder of the season.
AC Milan Krzysztof Piatek is on the shortlist of potential incomings, but Min Claim Giroud is also being tracked.
Inter Milan were expected to seal a deal for the France international but they are now focused on Napoli’s Fernando Llorente instead.
Bruno Fernandes latest )
Bruno Fernandes would prefer to joi n Manchester United over Barcelona, says Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
Express Sport understands United have increased their offer to Sporting Lisbon for Fernandes to £ 75. 6million with £ 8.5m in add-ons.
However, it emerged on Tuesday Barcelona had also made a move to sign the 31 – year-old.
However, Solhekol says for now Fernandes’ preference would be to join United this week.
“The information we have this evening is that his preference at the moment, this could change, his preference at the moment is Manchester United,” Solhekol said on Sky Sports News.
“I’m being told at the moment our understanding his likely destination is Manchester United.”
Bruno Fernandes breakthrough
Manchester United are close to agreeing a fee for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes.
United sources have indicated a deal is close to being finalized with the Portuguese club for the 31 – year-old.
It is understood United have agreed to pay £ 6million up. front for Fernandes, with an additional £ 8.5m in add-ons.
United are confident of agreeing the transfer, subject to medical and personal terms.
Adama Traore valued at…
Wolves have slapped an astronomical asking price on explosive winger Adama Traore.
The – year-old has scored five goals and provided assists in appearances this season .
And his exploits haven’t gone unnoticed with several European heavyweights interested in securing his signature.
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Wanted: James Maddison or Jack Grealish
Manchester United have turned their attentions to Leicester star James Maddison and Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish.
According to The Independent , who claim Ed Woodward has already seen an initial inquiry about Grealish rejected in January.
The report claims United are now unlikely to capture priority signing Bruno Fernandes because of a £ million difference in their valuations of the player.
The deal is at an impasse with neither side ‘budging’ from their proposals. Instead, United are now looking at Maddison and Grealish, who are valued at £ (million and £) (m respectively.
Maxi Gomez to Manchester United
Manchester United are interested in signing Valencia forward Maxi Gomez.
That’s according to the Spanish radio station (Cadena SER) , who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the – – year-old at Old Trafford next season.
The report claims Manchester United scouts have watched Gomez on several occasions this season and were in attendance during Valencia’s 2-0 victory over Barcelona last week.
West Ham were close to signing the Uruguayan international from Celta Vigo last summer, but Valencia secured his services on a five-year deal that includes a £ (m release clause.
Chelsea have two priority signings lined up for the summer transfer window.
Roman Roman Abramovich has given the go-ahead for Frank Lampard to rebuild his squad after the current campaign and ‘substantial funds’ will be provided.
Lampard is eager to replace Marcos Alonso and also wants to inject more creativity into his ranks.
Left-back Chilwell is reportedly valued at £ (million while) – year-old Ziyech would cost a more modest £ (m.
Rodrigo to Barcelona
Barcelona are set to announce the signing of Valencia forward Rodrigo.
That’s according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, who claim a deal is ‘all but done’ for the – year-old striker.
Valencia president Anil Murthy and agent Jorge Mendes are both in Barcelona today th rashing out the final details of the transfer.
The Spanish champions will initially sign Rodrigo on loan for the remainder of the season with an obligation to buy in June.
Marca claim the sticking point in the deal is Valencia’s £ 7million valuation. that Barcelona would like reduced by £ 8.5m.
It’s thought Quique Setien’s side will offer youngsters Moussa Wague and Monchu to tempt their La Liga rivals into accepting a reduced fee.
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