Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s £49m move for Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi
Aston Villa are close to completing a £49m deal for Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, usurping Newcastle United after the player had verbally agreed terms with the Magpies.
Manchester United ready to bid for AS Roma’s Manu Koné amid Arsenal interest
Manchester United are preparing to lodge a bid for AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné, who is also a target for Arsenal. The Serie A side value the France international at €55 million but must balance their books this summer.
Aston Villa Hijack Newcastle Move for Swiss Star Manzambi
Aston Villa are set to sign SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi after hijacking Newcastle United’s €60 million deal. The 20-year-old Swiss international has agreed terms with Villa in a transfer worth almost €70 million including add-ons.
Newcastle United hold talks with Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki
Newcastle United have entered the race for Japan international Zion Suzuki by holding initial discussions with the Parma goalkeeper’s representatives.
Aston Villa intensify talks to sign Estupiñán from Milan after Digne exit
Aston Villa are stepping up negotiations with Milan to sign left-back Pervis Estupiñán as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup.
Ken Bates, Former Chelsea Chairman and Stamford Bridge Saviour, Dies at 94
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94. He bought the club for £1 in 1982, saved Stamford Bridge from developers, and sold to Roman Abramovich in 2003.
Mason Greenwood flies to Istanbul for Fenerbahce medical after Roma rejection
The England forward is set to undergo a medical with the Turkish giants after Marseille confirmed only Fenerbahce made a formal offer, beating interest from Roma and Atletico Madrid.
Borussia Mönchengladbach deny Newcastle United bid for Moritz Nicolas
Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder has dismissed reports that Newcastle United made a €12 million offer for goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas, insisting the Bundesliga club plan with him as their first choice.
Leeds United lead race for €40m Sassuolo defender Muharemovic as Juventus withdraw
Leeds United are confident of securing Tarik Muharemovic after Juventus decided against their buy-back option, though Bournemouth and Sunderland remain in contention for the Bosnia international.
Milan Eye Manchester United’s Mazraoui Amid Defensive Overhaul
AC Milan have identified Noussair Mazraoui as a defensive target with manager Ruben Amorim keen on the Manchester United full-back. No negotiations have opened between the clubs.