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Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing the Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners at the end of the season.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the Italian club are open to selling him for a fee of over €50 million and Chelsea are one of the clubs keen on signing him.
The 26-year-old midfielder has been in impressive form this season scoring 13 goals in all competitions. He could prove to be a quality acquisition to the Chelsea midfield. The Blues are currently lacking in goals and creativity from the middle of the park.
The Dutch international could prove to be a superb addition to their midfield and he could form a quality partnership with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea will have to improve their squad during the summer transfer window if they want to compete for trophies next season and return to the UEFA Champions League.
Koopmeiners would improve Chelsea
Signing the Dutchman will certainly help them going forward. The 26-year-old has proven himself in the Italian league and he will look to take the next step in his career. A move to England will be an attractive proposition for him and Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
He will look to test himself in the Premier League and it remains to be seen whether he can establish himself as a key player for the Blues.
The reported valuation in excess of €50 million could be a problem for the Blues. Chelsea will have to comply with the financial regulations and they will not be able to spend freely this summer. It will be interesting to see if they can get rid of some of their players in order to raise funds for their own signings.
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Ajax attacker Brian Brobbey has been linked to the move away from the Dutch outfit in recent months.
In an interview via Soccer News, the striker has now revealed that he would be open to joining big clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United.
He said: “I think I am doing quite well. I still want to achieve many great things in my career, such as playing for a very big football club.
“Real Madrid is a beautiful club. Arsenal, Manchester United… How much am I worth? After the European Championships, €80m. Going to the European Championships is also a dream of mine.”
The 22-year-old striker has 21 goals in all competitions this season and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the English clubs.
Brobbey would improve Arsenal and Man United
It is no secret that Arsenal will need to bring in a quality striker at the end of the season. Gabriel Jesus has scored four times in the league and the Gunners need an upgrade. Brobbey could be a quality long-term option for Arsenal and he could sort out their talking department for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, Manchester United signed Rasmus Hojlund at the start of the season, but the Denmark international needs more support in the attack. Signing a reliable striker should be one of the priorities heading into the summer transfer window and Brobbey seems like the ideal fit.
It will be interesting to see if Erik ten Hag can use his connections at the Dutch club and help facilitate a move in the summer.
The striker believes that he is worth €80 million and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United and Arsenal are ready to pay that kind of money for him. While there is no doubt that he has the potential to develop into a top class player, the two clubs might wants to sign him for a more reasonable price this summer.
A move to Arsenal or Manchester United will be an exciting proposition for him and regular football in England could accelerate develop development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
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Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old will be out of contract in the summer and Liverpool are unlikely to extend his deal. He has barely played this season because of persistent injury problems and it would be ideal for the two parties to go their separate ways in the summer.
Liverpool need to bring in a central midfielder at the end of the season and they need to sign someone with a more reliable fitness record. There is no doubt that Thiago is a world-class player on his day, but he can be quite unreliable in terms of availability. He has played just 98 games for the Reds in four seasons.
According to a report from Football Insider, the player is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs and he could become their next marquee signing. The 33-year-old is in the twilight stages of his career and he has proven himself at top clubs over the years. This could be the right time for him to try out a new challenge in Saudi Arabia. He would get to pocket a lucrative contract with a switch to Saudi as well.
It will be interesting to see where the 33-year-old ends up. Signing a player of his quality and experience on a free transfer will certainly represent an excellent bargain. Several top European players have moved to the Saudi Arabian league in recent months and Thiago Alcantara could be the latest addition.
Liverpool need to replace Thiago Alcantara
Meanwhile, his departure will free up the wage bill for Liverpool and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in a quality player to fill his void. Ideally, Liverpool should look to invest in a defensive midfielder instead. They have quality central midfielder like Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones at their disposal. Players like Ryan Gravenberch and Harvey Elliott can operate in the middle middle of the park as well.
They need someone who can protect the back four and break up opposition attacks. Signing an alternative to Wataru Endo should be one of their priorities.
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The summer transfer window looms large for Man United.
With the Red Devils and Southampton having recently completed the Jason Wilcox deal, it means the new technical director can get to work at Old Trafford straight away.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will arguably want to keep a tight hold on finances whilst also ensuring that United can make some best-in-class signings in readiness for an assault on the Premier League in the 2024/25 season.
It’s a big ask, and whether it’s Erik ten Hag or someone else in the hot-seat come August, they will have their work cut out.
Casemiro and Amrabat to leave Man United
One area where they’ll need to get to work quickly is in defensive midfield.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the club will not be taking up the purchase option on Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat after a disappointing campaign from the Moroccan.
Similarly, Casemiro will be allowed to move on, which means that there are two spots in the squad to fill relating to the same position.
The cachet of playing for Man United is obvious, but no player worth their salt is going to want to be signed as an immediate back-up.
That’s the scenario that the club find themselves in, however, and there’s little point in looking for a world class exponent and them perhaps a player a little lower down the food chain who might be more willing to accept a substitutes role.
Man United are an historic and storied club and to that end, they need strength in depth in all positions. Two players on an equal footing challenging each other every week to see who gets the nod to be in the starting XI.
If Sir Jim et al pitch it correctly, they could well get the two high quality players that they require to be able to interchange when needed and form an unbreakable bond with the defence that they protect.
It’s important that they do if United want to progress quickly.
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Jadon Sancho is one step closer to the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund, and only Kylian Mbappe’s Paris Saint-Germain stand in his and their way.
With Bayern Munich on the other side of the draw against Real Madrid, it raises the possibility of a repeat of the 2013 final between the two Bundesliga giants, coincidentally also played at Wembley.
On that occasion, Arjen Robben was the hero in the final minute to break Dortmund hearts.
The other narrative being peddled of course is Mbappe up against the team that’s set to buy him, should both PSG and Real emerge from their semi-finals.
Jadon Sancho will earn Man United £3.4m if he gets to UCL Final
In any event, Sancho has looked back to his best since returning to Dortmund after the well reported spat with Man United manager, Erik ten Hag.
Indeed, after supposed fall outs too with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, it looks like the Dutchman’s time in the Old Trafford hot-seat might be numbered.
Should he fall on his sword, that’s unlikely to mean that Sancho will come running back to Man United because bridges have obviously been burned.
He could still help out United indirectly though.
According to The Times (subscription required), if Dortmund make it past Mbappe and Co. and get to the Wembley showpiece, the Red Devils will be due another £3.4m – negotiated as part of Sancho’s loan contract with the German outfit.
Given that it’s believed that the player will move on from United regardless of what happens with ten hag, the financial windfall that would head the Premier League club’s way is likely to be the last piece of help that the player gives to the club before severing ties completely.
From United’s point of view, seeing Sancho in his pomp at present must really stick in the craw, but in backing their manager’s judgment, they arguably had this coming.
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Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes.
According to a report from HITC, Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in the Brazilian international and they are keeping tabs on his situation at the Spanish club. Clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are being kept informed of his situation by intermediaries as well.
Rodrygo has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club at the end of the season, but the report states that Real Madrid are not keen on selling him any time soon. The Spanish giants could scupper Liverpool’s plans of signing the Brazilian international this summer.
Rodrygo has been a key player for Real Madrid scoring 17 goals in all competitions and he has eight assists along the way as well. The 23-year-old scored two important goals against Manchester City across the two legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. He will be hoping to help Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League title this season.
Real Madrid do not intend to sell Rodrygo
The Brazilian international is still only 23 and he is likely to improve further with coaching and experience. He’s already operating at a top level and he is expected to develop into a world class player in the near future. Real Madrid are building a formidable squad for the future, and they will not want to lose one of the best young attackers in the world.
Liverpool could certainly benefit from signing a player of his quality and he could prove to be an upgrade on players like Cody Gakpo.
Rodrygo is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three and he could have been a long-term asset for the Reds. Liverpool tried to sign him before he moved to Real Madrid, but the player chose to turn them down back then. It seems that they will fail with their pursuit of the South American forward once again.
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Manchester United are keen on signing the Juventus defender Gleison Bremer at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old has established himself as a key player for Juventus since joining the club and he is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the Italian league. It is no surprise that Manchester United are keeping tabs on him.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Manchester United are becoming increasingly insistent on securing his services, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
Juventus have already lined up the Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso as a potential replacement and the development will certainly come as a boost for the Premier League side. They will feel that the Italian outfit are open to a sale in the summer.
Manchester United has been quite disappointing at the back of this season. They have a negative goal difference after 32 matches in the league and they have conceded 48 times. They will need to improve in that department if they want to win major trophies and secure Champions League qualification in the coming seasons.
Man United must sign Gleison Bremer
Signing a reliable central defender should be the top priority hitting into the summer transfer window. Jonny Evans Will be a free agent in the summer and players like Harry Maguire have been linked with exits from the club.
Bremer could be tempted to join one of the biggest clubs in the world and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can agree on a reasonable fee with the Italian outfit first.
The 27-year-old Brazilian defender has proven himself in Italy with Juventus and Torino. He might feel that this is the right time for him to take up a new challenge and he will fancy going up against the best attackers in the world in England. He has the physical and technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League and establish himself as a key player for Manchester United.
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Chelsea are keen on signing the Palmeiras defender Vanderlan at the end of the season.
According to UOL, the Premier League side are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old full-back and they could look to make a move for him at the end of the season. However, the Brazilian outfit are not intent on selling the player.
The report further states that the defender is valued at €15 million, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea decide to test the resolve of the Brazilian club with a lucrative proposal in the summer.
The 21-year-old defender could be attracted to the idea of competing in the Premier League. Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down for most players. A move to England would be a major step up for him and regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development.
It is no surprise that Chelsea are looking at left-backs. They have Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella as their only options and Cucurella has been largely underwhelming. Ian Maatsen is currently out on loan and he is expected to leave the club permanently in the summer.
Chelsea need to sign Vanderlan
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea decide to sell Cucurella during the summer transfer window and sign the Brazilian as his replacement. The 21-year-old would be a long-term investment and he could prove to be a major bargain for the reported valuation.
There is no doubt that the young defender could easily justify the €15 million investment and Chelsea must do everything in their power to sign a prodigious young talent like Vanderlan.
Chelsea have had a disappointing season by their standards and they will need to improve the squad if they want to bounce back strongly next year.
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When Julian Nagelsmann ruled himself out of the running for the Bayern Munich job on Friday, it will have given the board a huge headache.
It’s believed that the current German national team manager had already discussed terms with the Bavarian giants, but he opted to stay where he is, throwing the process to replace Thomas Tuchel into disarray.
After the season that Bayern have had, it was just another punch to the ribs.
With the end of the season just a few weeks away, the club will once again have to trawl through their list of contacts in order to determine who is still interested in the position, given that they’ll be seen as a second choice after Nagelsmann.
Zidane talks with Bayern confirmed
It’s imperative that the board get their business concluded quickly, in order that the new incumbent can get to work as soon as the 2023/24 campaign has concluded.
That will be of obvious benefit given that any new signings will want to understand who they’ll be working for, their ambition and ideas for the project etc.
One name that has already been bandied around on social media is former Real Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane, and Fabrizio Romano, talking to CaughtOffisde for his exclusive Daily Briefing, admitted the Frenchman had been discussed.
“Sticking with Bayern, well guys, they will discuss internally again about the manager’s position after Nagelsmann’s refusal, waiting to understand who will be the new front runner for the job,” he said.
“There are a few names in the frame and it’s true that Zinedine Zidane has been discussed internally as an option.
“There was a meeting to discuss managers and Zidane was mentioned, but it was weeks ago, nothing concrete since then.”
Clearly, it’s going to take a special job to tempt Zidane back onto the bench at any club, and being the man to take a poor Bayern side and give them renewed determination, particularly in the Bundesliga, may well appeal.
Given that Romano notes that no talks have taken place recently, however, that could suggest Zidane was never a concrete option for the position.
Whether he’s in or out, it’s in everyone’s best interests for there to be some clarification on the up to date situation.
It’s difficult to imagine Zidane on any other bench than Real Madrid’s, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that he’ll continue to remain in the shadows – especially if Bayern can present him with a real challenge.
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With only a few games left of the 2023/24 Premier League season, Newcastle United are still in with a chance of finishing high enough to qualify for another European campaign next season.
Though it’s unlikely to be in the Champions League again, given how bad their injury situation has been for much of the season and where they found themselves in the table as recently as a couple of months ago, the Europa League or at worst Europa Conference League, will feel like a well-deserved end-of-season bonus.
The summer transfer window is looming like a dark shadow in the background, however, and the Magpies will understand that one big name will perhaps have to be sold in order for the club to comply with the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play rules.
Bruno set to stay at Newcastle?
Bruno Guimaraes has long been thought to be a player that could earn the club a pretty penny in transfer fees thanks to his reported £100m release clause, even if Eddie Howe has never once considered that it would be the Brazilian that’s the odd man out when the time comes to say goodbye to a major star.
Fortunately, Guimaraes has dropped a major hint as to where he will play after this season, and it would appear to be good news for Newcastle fans.
According to The Telegraph (subscription required), the player has bought a new luxury £4m house in Northumberland, which he intends to move into with his wife and children.
Of course, in football nothing is ever set in stone, but if the St. James’ Park faithful were looking for a show of commitment from the player to put their collective minds at rest, he’s certainly done that.
Now the ball is very firmly in the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s court as they look towards planning for next season and trimming the wage bill and player numbers where possible.
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