MANCHESTER CITY have officially UNVEILED Erling Haaland as a new signing, but they may not be done just yet.
Pep Guardiola’s side are also said to be ready to pounce for Barcelona wonderkid Gavi, with the midfielder yet to sign a new deal at the Nou Camp.
However, they will reportedly face competition from Liverpool for the Spain international.
If City are keen to balance the books following a hugely ambitious transfer window, Bernardo Silva could be one of the players on his way out.
Barcelona are known to be keen to sign the Portugal star, but City will reportedly demand an £80m fee to allow him to leave.
Any move from Barca to sign Silva could provide a boost to the red half of Manchester, with Man Utd known to be keen on signing Frenkie de Jong from the Catalan side.
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Bale’s talents discussed
Gareth Bale isn’t a world-class player anymore according to Chris Sutton.
Sutton told the BBC: “There will be Premier League clubs out there who will want him. But, after what happened last time at Spurs.
“He has been world-class player. He has been and he isn’t a world-class player now.”
Juventus legend confirms LA switch
Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini has signed with Los Angeles FC.
The 37-year-old spent 17 years with Juve, but will join the American side for the 2023 season, he revealed on Twitter.
Chiellini wrote: “I felt very strongly about this new chapter in my career and I’m grateful to LAFC for this opportunity.
“I’m thankful for all my years with Juventus and I’m looking forward to winning many more trophies in Los Angeles.”
Two for one deal
Tottenham are reportedly planning to offer Everton two players in exchange for Richarlison.
The pair of Spurs hope to entice Everton with are Lucas Moura and Harry Winks, according to The Telegraph.
Howeever, Spurs still have to ward off interest from Man United who also want the Brazilian.
Boca Juniors track Rodriguez
James Rodriguez is reportedly being tracked by Boca Juniors.
Rodriguez left Everton for Al Rayyan last September.
But South American side Boca are keen on bringing him back to his native continent, according to journalist Adrian Magnoli.
Italian clubs track Mari
Arsenal defender Pablo Mari is being tracked by AC Milan and Lazio, reports claim.
Mari made waves in the Serie A last season while on loan with Udinese.
And Milan view him as the ideal man to marshal their defence if they miss out on Sven Botman.
Likewise, Lazio will turn to Mari if they fail to land Alessio Romagnoli, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Matic arrives in Italy
Nemanja Matic has landed in Italy ahead of his free transfer move from Manchester United to Roma.
He is due to reunite with former Chelsea and United manager Jose Mourinho in the capital city for a third time.
Matic was pictured arriving at Ciampino’s airport in Rome earlier today, where he was only too happy to wave for the camera.
And he also signed autographs for fans waiting for his arrival ahead of putting pen-to-paper on his Roma contract.
The veteran is now due to undergo the formalities of a medical before officially joining last season’s Europa Conference League winners.
Nunez comparisons made
Liverpool-bound striker Darwin Nunez is a mix of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, according to former Benfica team-mate Adel Taarabt.
Taarabt told talkSPORT: “Darwin has a mix of Cavani and Suarez, he can jump, he can go behind, for me he’s a mix of both.
“I mean 34 goals, six in the Champions League, two against Barcelona, Bayern Munich and two against Liverpool and he’s 22-years-old.
“So the most important thing is he keeps his head and he’s focused and I think the only thing [problem] that could happen for him in Liverpool is the language barrier.”
City win race for youngster
Man City are reportedly on the verge of signing Le Havre’s defender Isaak Touré.
The 19-year-old will complete his transfer to City in the next few days, according to L’Equipe.
But the centre-back will be shipped out on loan to Troyes next season, the report adds.
City beat Lyon and Marseille to sign the youngster, it was also revealed.
Mane urged to join Bayern
Sadio Mane has been urged to join Bayern Munich by his Senegal international boss Aliou Cisse.
Cisse said: “Bayern is intensity, pressure football with a German coach. Sadio played in Salzburg in Austria which is a border country, and that means he is not going into unknown territory.
“For me, the club where he will feel the best is Bayern.”
Prem giants tail Gavi
Liverpool and Man City are keen on signing Barcelona star Gavi.
His contract ends in summer 2023 and he’s yet to pen a new deal with the Spanish giants.
And the Reds and rivals City hope they can sway him away from the Nou Camp, according to Sport.
City set Silva price
Barcelona will reportedly have to fork out a whopping £80m to sign Man City ace Bernardo Silva.
This will be a huge blow for the Blaugrana who could’ve forked out £70m for him last season, according to The Mirror.
But their indecisiveness has cost them as the Cityzens have bumped up the midfielder’s price by £10m after a stellar campaign at the Etihad.
Man United target’s transfer price
Man United are at risk of being priced out a move for Christopher Nkunku.
RB Leipzig have reportedly slapped a £100m tag on Nkunku, who wants to stay with the club this summer, according to The Express.
The news will be a huge blow to United and Arsenal who have been chasing the 24-year-old.
Spurs urged to sign Eriksen
Dejan Kulusevski has urged Tottenham to sign Christian Eriksen.
He said: “He is someone who is good at lubricating the system, keeping the ball in the team and will be able to make sure that Tottenham dominate.
“He has killer passes and a very good set piece.
“In addition, he clearly loves to play football.
“The club gets a dedicated player who does not have a giant ego, but who does his best for the team.”
Bernd Leno transfer interest
Several clubs including Fulham are interested in Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno, his agent confirmed.
His agent Joannis Koukoutrigas told Bild: “Yes, Fulham is trying hard to get Bernd. Very professionally. This is also true for some other clubs and shows his status.
“But, as I said, for me he is the No.1 at Arsenal and we are therefore also relaxed.”
Haaland makes Mahrez joke
Erling Haaland has hilariously joked that Riyad Mahrez convinced him to join Manchester City.
Last year, a clip emerged of the pair partying in Mykonos during their summer breaks.
And Mahrez responded to the clip at the time with the comment: “Agent Mahrez on duty 🕵️🏻♂️😂😂😂.”
He then quickly followed that up by adding: “(just having fun calm down 😂💙).”
Arsenal confirm first summer signing
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Marquinhos.
The Gunners have confirmed that the 19-year-old has penned a “long-term contract” after joining from Sao Paulo.
Arsenal’s technical director Edu said: “We’re delighted to have completed the transfer with Sao Paulo, as Marquinhos was a player we had been watching for a while.
“At 19, he is still very young, so he is a player for the future.
“We look forward to Marquinhos now joining us for pre-season, making his new home, and continuing to grow and develop with us.”
Marcelo won’t retire
Ex-Real Madrid ace Marcelo has revealed he won’t retire after leaving the La Liga giants.
And he’s ready to go up against his former team-mates despite spending a chunk of his career with Los Blancos.
Marcelo said: “I won’t retire, not now.
“I feel I can still play. Facing Real Madrid won’t be a problem. I’m a big Madridista but I’m also a big professional.”
Arsenal face transfer battle
Arsenal face stiff competition from AC Milan in the pursuit of Marco Asensio, reports claim.
Milan are determined to bring the Real Madrid striker to Italy this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport.
And Milan’s director Paolo Maldini has directly contacted Real boss Carlo Ancelotti in order to make Asensio’s move to the Serie A happen, the report adds.
However, Milan will hope a move can get done soon as Man United along with the Gunners also want Asensio.
Man United target speaks
Man United tried to pip Bayern Munich for the signing of Bayern Munich ace Ryan Gravenberch.
Gravenberch revealed to Telegraaf: “Manchester United is a very big and nice club.
“But I already had such a good feeling with Bayern and I had given them my word”
Departing Marcelo gets Real emotional
Brazilian star Marcelo has bid an emotional goodbye to Real Madrid – but says he has no plans to retire just yet.
The 34-year-old confirmed his departure from the Bernabeu after 15 years with a press conference that moved Carlo Ancelotti and Raul to tears.
However, the Real legend says he would have no issues in facing his former colleagues in the future.
“I won’t retire, not now. I feel I can still play,” Marcelo said.
“Facing Real Madrid? It won’t be a problem. I’m a big Madridista, but I’m also a big professional.”
The left-back moves on as Los Blancos’ most-decorated player of all time, having won 25 trophies during his time in the Spanish capital.
No official move for Antony
Erik ten Hag is said to have made Ajax winger Antony his number one transfer target – but any discussions regarding a move for the Brazilian have so far been internal between those at Old Trafford.
Transfers guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that there is certainly a genuine interest in the player from the Red Devils, and rumours suggest an offer of £43m is imminent.
However, Antony’s brother – Emerson Santos – has dismissed those reports that state negotiations are much further down the line as ‘fake news’.
The 22-year-old scored 12 goals and recorded ten assists in 33 appearances for the Amsterdam club last season.
Nat’s magic! Cherries pick Phillips
Premier League newcomers Bournemouth have contacted Liverpool about the possibility of taking Nat Phillips on loan for a second successive season.
The south coast outfit brought in the centre-back back in January, and he ended up playing a key role as the Cherries finished second in the Championship behind Fulham.
And now Scott Parker wants the 25-year-old to return to the Vitality to help them secure their status in the top-flight.
It was initially thought that Liverpool may be willing to allow Phillips to depart permanently, but reports last week suggested those at Anfield still see him as a long-term replacement to Joel Matip.
Lewandowski agrees deal with Barca
Robert Lewandowski is poised to put pen to paper on a £175,000-per-week deal at Barcelona.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 33-year-old will sign a three-year contract with the Catalans worth £27m.
Paris Saint-Germain had threatened to hijack the deal at the eleventh hour, but the Polish superstar is said to be loyal to the LaLiga giants.
The move will speak the end of Lewandowski’s eight years at Bayern Munich, during which time he has scored as astonishing 344 times in 374 appearances.
Poch wants Premier League return
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be axed as manager of Paris Saint-Germain imminently – but is already planning for a return to the Premier League.
The Telegraph report that the Argentine is keen to coach again in England’s top-flight, and wants to get back in the game as soon as possible.
Pochettino was favourite for the Manchester United job for several months until the emergence of Erik ten Hag, and was also linked with a return to former club Tottenham prior to Antonio Conte’s appointment.
Fulham pushing hard for Leno
Newly-promoted Fulham are in talks to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal.
The German stopper is widely expected to leave the Emirates this summer, having fallen behind Aaron Ramsdale in the pecking order, and following the arrival of back-up Matt Turner.
However, Leno’s agent Joannis Koukoutrigas believes that his player should still be considered Arsenal’s number one and could yet remain in North London.
Bild journalist Tobi Altschaffl reports Koukoutrigas as saying: “He is a German national goalkeeper, has always performed well at Arsenal and is an absolute team player.
“For me personally, Bernd is also the clear number one at Arsenal – with all due respect to the competitors.
“Fulham is trying hard to get Bernd. Very professionally. This is also true for some other clubs and shows his status. But as I said, for me he is the number one at Arsenal and we are therefore also relaxed.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
