Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries will join Real Madrid next week after the club agreed to trigger his €20m release clause early, beating Liverpool to his signature.
Liverpool FC have rejected a contract extension proposal from defender Ibrahima Konaté, confirming the French international will depart Anfield when his current deal expires. The 27-year-old centre-back, who joined from RB Leipzig in 2021, is now attracting interest from Real Madrid as he seeks to remain in top-level European football.
French defender Ibrahima Konaté is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expires next month following the collapse of wage talks at Anfield.
Real Madrid’s plan to trigger Denzel Dumfries’ release clause will allow Inter Milan to pursue Atalanta winger Marco Palestra, but Premier League giants are also circling.
Real Madrid have approached Inter Milan about signing Dutch wing-back Denzel Dumfries using his €25m release clause, which could fund Inter’s bid for Atalanta talent Marco Palestra.
Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are both preparing bids for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, while Manchester United face uncertainty over Marcus Rashford’s future. Tuesday’s transfer round-up brings fresh rumours from across Europe’s top leagues.
Chelsea have entered the race to sign highly-rated Stade de Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen after the 20-year-old French youth international visited the club’s facilities. The promising shot-stopper was previously linked with a move to Newcastle United, with the Ligue 2 side demanding €25 million for his signature.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has promised to hold a referendum on changing the club’s ownership structure if he wins next Sunday’s elections, proposing to convert members into shareholders while selling a small percentage of stakes.
Three Real Madrid stars collected individual prizes at the Champions League awards ceremony, even though the club crashed out in the quarter-finals and finished the season without silverware.