Napoli set €10m Lukaku price but Chelsea clause demands €15m sale
Napoli will accept at least €10 million for Romelu Lukaku this summer, though a 30 per cent sell-on clause owed to Chelsea only activates if the deal exceeds €15 million.
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Inter Cool Solet Pursuit Over Fee and Injury Concerns
Inter’s move for Udinese defender Oumar Solet has stalled due to a €10m valuation gap and doubts over the player’s knee cartilage, forcing the Nerazzurri to consider alternatives.
Palestra bids emotional farewell to Atalanta after sealing €60m Chelsea move
Marco Palestra has thanked Atalanta for 11 years of development after completing his transfer to Chelsea for a reported €60 million. The 21-year-old Italy international has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League side.
Juventus agree €20m UEFA settlement as Fiorentina fined for financial breaches
Juventus face a potential €20m fine under a three-year UEFA settlement for breaching financial rules, while Fiorentina were fined €6m for exceeding squad cost limits among 14 sanctioned clubs.
PSG add Balogun to shortlist as Chelsea and Tottenham maintain interest
Paris Saint-Germain have added AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun to their shortlist as they seek a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, whose transfer to AC Milan has been confirmed. The United States international is also attracting interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Everton complete Hackney signing and close in on George deal
Everton have signed Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough in a deal worth up to £25m, while a permanent move for Tyrique George from Chelsea is also nearing completion.
Inter pivot to Chalobah and Jones after Palestra setback
Inter Milan are reshaping their summer recruitment after Chelsea snatched Marco Palestra, with the Serie A club now pressing for Trevoh Chalobah and Curtis Jones.
Malang Sarr leaves RC Lens after contract expiry
The 27-year-old defender departs Les Sang et Or following a season in which he made 39 appearances, joining a growing list of high-profile exits from the French club.
Liam Rosenior set to take Paris FC helm on 42nd birthday
Former Chelsea and Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior is expected to sign a two-year deal with Paris FC on Thursday, replacing Antoine Kombouaré after negotiations stalled.
Como secure Paz future with €60m Real Madrid deal; Chalobah links dismissed
Como director Carlalberto Ludi has confirmed Nico Paz will remain after a €60m contract restructuring with Real Madrid, while denying negotiations for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah.