AC Milan are prepared to increase their bid for Barcelona defender Gerard Martin to €35 million as they compete with Chelsea for the Spanish defender’s signature.
The Brazilian forward is close to agreeing a new deal worth up to €30 million per season that would secure his future at the Bernabéu until 2030 and end speculation over a move to Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho wants Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, but the Serie A club insist on a €70m valuation having already rejected Barcelona.
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with a move to Real Madrid, confirming the winger will play an ‘important role’ next season.
Thiago Almada is on the verge of joining Flamengo from Atletico Madrid after agreeing personal terms, with negotiations between the clubs now in their final phase.
RB Leipzig manager Martin Demichelis has refused to rule out the sale of Yan Diomande, stating ‘anything can happen’ despite the Ivorian being expected to return to training on Monday.
Atlético de Madrid have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee from Paris Saint-Germain. The South Korea international joins for a reported fee of €40 million and has signed a five-year contract.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the Ivory Coast forward, though Sky Germany insist the deal remains incomplete.
Torino are advancing on deals for defenders Eray Comert and Pietro Comuzzo, but Lucas Perri’s proposed move from Leeds United has hit a snag over agent commission.