Mane IN MUNICH for Bayern medical, PSG 'keen on Lewandowski transfer', Toni Kroos 'considers LEAVING Real Madrid' | The Sun
SADIO MANE has been pictured in a Bayern Munich shirt for the first time after arriving for a medical.
Meanwhile, Premier League clubs could be put on red alert with Toni Kroos considering leaving Real Madrid, according to reports from Spain.
The German international is said to be concerned that he will not be able to play regularly in future following the acquisitions of Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
And PSG are said to be keen on nabbing Robert Lewandowski from under the noses of Barcelona.
The Parisians have crucially sorted out a new contract for Kylian Mbappe and will be looking to finalise the appointment of new boss Christophe Galtier before bringing in new signings.
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- Justin Lawrence
Witsel to Atletico Madrid 'confirmed'
Borussia Dortmund ace Axel Witsel's transfer to Atletico Madrid has been confirmed, according to reports.
Witsel's contract with the German side has come to an end.
And he's now wrapped up a move to Atletico, transfer expert Daniele Longo claimed on Twitter.
- Justin Lawrence
Eriksen ‘undecided on future’
Man United transfer target Christian Eriksen is still undecided on his future.
That’s according to Brentford boss Thomas Frank who hopes to retain the Denmark international’s services next season.
Frank told AS: “I know we still have a chance and I hope he will make a decision in two weeks.
“The agreement is that he will call me and tell me what he wants to do. He hasn’t decided yet.”
- Justin Lawrence
Xavi makes Dembele plea
Barcelona boss Xavi has reportedly issued a last-ditch plea to the club's board to keep hold of Ousmane Dembele.
Dembele's been linked with a move to Chelsea, but Xavi wants to keep hold of the winger, according to the Daily Mail.
Xavi is still confident Dembele can do the job for Barca next season, despite his injury woes.
But he's yet to sign a new contract with Barca, and Chelsea have held talks over a possible free transfer to London.
- Justin Lawrence
Chelsea eye new transfer supremo
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Atletico Madrid transfer supremo Andrea Berta to replace Marina Granovskaia.
And the Blues could be in luck as Berta isn’t very comfortable in Madrid, according to AS.
Which is a why a switch to London wouldn’t be complicated for the Italian, the report adds.
Although the Blues will have to move quick as his future needs to be sorted in the next few weeks, it was added.
- Justin Lawrence
Mane arrives in Munich
Sadio Mane has touched down in Germany to complete his transfer from Liverpool to Bayern Munich.
Sky Sport have released a clip of the forward leaving an aircraft at Munich airport at 11:26am as he closes in on the move.
Mane was then filmed arriving at the Krankenhaus Barmherzige Bruder Munchen hospital to undergo a medical with the German champions before putting pen-to-paper on his contract.
The agreed fee is in the region of £35million, which will see Liverpool receive a guaranteed £27.5m for Mane.
- Justin Lawrence
Suarez speaks on Nunez
Luis Suarez has given his opinion on Darwin Nunez's transfer to Liverpool.
The Reds icon said of his fellow countryman: "He is going to a great club with one of the best coaches in the world, players he can learn off, and of course those special fans.
"I can be there to offer him advice about England and about the style of play.”
- Justin Lawrence
Lewandowski spotted in Spain
Robert Lewandowski has been spotted in Spain ahead of a potential move to Barcelona.
The superstar striker was pictured on board a yacht alongside his stunning wife Anna Lewandowska.
Lewandowski, 33, and wife Anna, 33, have been soaking up the sun while holidaying in Majorca.
The Bayern Munich forward was seen carrying bags packed with beach supplies off the luxury yacht.
The couple, who celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary tomorrow, enjoyed a meal at a beach club on the island alongside friends.
Lewandowski looked fashionable in a snazzy short-sleeved patterned shirt and swimming trunks, complete with flip-flops and sunglasses.
- Justin Lawrence
Eriksen ‘considering Man United offer’
Christian Eriksen is reportedly considering a contract offer from Manchester United.
The 30-year-old officially becomes a free agent at the end of the month after an impressive short-term spell with Brentford.
nd the Danish playmaker has an offer from the Red Devils on the table, according to The Times.
United are claimed to be hoping Erik ten Hag’s relationship with Eriksen will hope lure the midfielder to Old Trafford.
- Justin Lawrence
Kroos debates Real Madrid future
Real Madrid ace Toni Kroos is reportedly considering a future away from the club.
The midfielder has asked to be given some time before agreeing to a contract renewal that will keep him at Madrid until 2024, according to SPORT.
The German is assessing his future role at the club after the arrivals of youngsters Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
However, Real and club boss Carlo Ancelotti want Kroos to stay put, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United given Eriksen warning
Man United have been warned that Christian Eriksen isn’t a good fit for the club by Danny Murphy.
Murphy explained on talkSPORT: “If you look at the Manchester United option, I don’t see that.
“If Ten Hag thinks he’s going to play Eriksen and Fernandes in the same team in the midfield with only one holding player, they’ll end up finishing worse off than they did this season.
“Unless he’s going to bring him in as back-up to Fernandes to play as a No.10, or is he going to play him as a central midfielder?”
- Justin Lawrence
PSG plan Lewandowski transfer swoop
PSG are plotting to steal Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona, reports claim.
Lewandowski seems set to be joining Barca from Bayern Munich.
However, PSG want to bring the Poland international to Paris with the help of super agent Pini Zahavi, according to SPORT.
Lewandowski's reportedly agreed a three-year deal with Barca, but the Catalan giants are yet to agree a fee for the attacker.
Bayern want £42m for Lewandowski, which is a price Barca would like to haggle down, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Chelsea in constant contact w/Kounde
Chelsea and Jules Kounde’s camp have been in constant contact over the defender, reports claim.
The Blues even reached out to the Sevilla ace’s agent Jonathan Kebe on Monday, according to ABC Sevilla.
And sorting out Kounde’s future is Kebe’s main focus after he facilitated Aurélien Tchouaméni’s move to Real Madrid, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Chelsea in Kounde transfer boost
Chelsea have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Jules Kounde.
That’s because Barcelona have reportedly cooled interest in the defender due to Sevilla’s price demands.
Sevilla want £51m for the centre-back, which is a price Barca are reluctant to pay.
And with Sevilla refusing to budge, Barca have pulled the plug on negotiations, according to Marca.
- Justin Lawrence
West Han prioritise Broja transfer
West Ham have made Armando Broja their top target.
And the Hammers are set to make a £30million bid to sign him from Chelsea.
No formal talks have been held between the two London clubs.
But negotiations will commence when the Irons make their offer.
- Justin Lawrence
Antony to United edges closer
Man United are closing in on their first major signing of the summer with Antony on his way from Ajax in a £40million move.
SunSport understands that United officials are due in Amsterdam today to get a deal for the Brazilian over the line.
Ten Hag wants not only Antony from Ajax but centre-back Jurrien Timber, although that deal is looking less likely.
- Justin Lawrence
Lukaku to Inter edges closer
Inter Milan are reportedly hopeful that they can complete a deal to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the club this week.
Inter cannot afford to buy him outright this summer – but talks have been taking place over a package to get him on loan.
Now transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on the situation and he suggests that an agreement could be finalised over the coming days if the Serie A club meet Chelsea’s demand and pay an £8.5m loan fee plus add-ons.
He tweeted: “Inter are optimistic to get Romelu Lukaku’s deal done by the end of this week. €7m plus add-ons bid already submitted, Chelsea asked for €10m. plus add-ons.
“There’s no obligation to buy clause included in the negotiation as things stand. Never been discussed.”
- Joshua Mbu
Good morning footy fans
It was a busy day on Monday with Premier League clubs being busy in the transfer market.
West Ham confirmed the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd for £30million,
The left-footed defender is "excited" to play for the East London club.
He said: "I was really excited when I heard about West Ham’s interest.
“When I heard about it, I knew I needed to go to the Premier League, because it’s a dream for every player.
“West Ham is a historic Club. I saw a few of their games this year, and I saw the fans and the atmosphere were fantastic, with the bubbles!
“I talked with the manager and he showed me that he was very interested, so it was easy to choose to come to West Ham.”
Over at Stamford Bridge, Romelu Lukaku’s return to Inter Milan on loan is being held up by the Italian club’s president.
Chelsea are keen to sort Lukaku’s situation after the club record signing struggled to produce results.
Lukaku played some of his best football at the San Siro, helping Inter win the 2020/21 Scudetto.
However, Inter president Steven Zhang is said to have baulked at proposed loan fee/salary, according to The Athletic.
Arsenal are said to be edging closer to the signing of Gabriel Jesus.
he Gunners previously saw a bid of around £30million for the Brazilian striker rejected.
But Goal report they will go back to Manchester City with an improved offer.
Although it may still not match the champions’ valuation of £50m, the second bid will likely include performance-related add-ons which could bump the overall price up and is expected to be accepted.
- Joshua Mbu
Leeds looking at Traore loan
Leeds have held talks with Wolves over a potential move for Adam Traore.
Football Insider reveal that the Yorkshire club are keen to take the flying forward on loan for the season.
Victor Orta, sporting director at Elland Road, is an admirer of the Spanish international, and was instrumental in signing him for Middlesbrough in 2016.
- Joshua Mbu
Crystal Palace could rival Everton for Winks
Crystal Palace could rival Everton for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks.
The Spurs academy graduate, 26, will be allowed to leave this summer having fallen down the pecking order.
The billionaire, who owns 40 per cent of Palace, also owns Brazilian club Botafogo and Belgian side RWD Molenbeek.
Elsewhere, Spurs received a boost in their pursuit of 23-year-old Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni.
They appear ready to sell a defender to balance the books so they can bring in attackers Romelu Lukaku, Paulo Dybala, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and goalkeeper Andre Onana.
- Joshua Mbu
Midfield revamp recommended
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has urged the club to revamp the midfield this summer – starting with the sale of Granit Xhaka.
He told Football Insider: “I think we will see a parting of the ways soon.
“Look, Xhaka had a very good season last season. But at the end of the day, Arsenal didn’t get it done.
“The midfield needs to be revamped. There needs to be more speed and goals injected into that midfield.
“The reliance on Granit Xhaka that Arsenal had has to go. There has to be enough midfielders there who can do a job.
“This is probably the last time we could get money for Xhaka realistically.
“He is an international player, a good player but the time has come. If an opportunity comes along I think they should move him on and get younger legs in there.”
- Joshua Mbu
Southampton make Williams approach
Southampton have reportedly approached Liverpool over academy graduate Neco Williams.
However, according to Sky Sports, Fulham are understood to remain the favourites after his successful loan spell at Craven Cottage last season.
There is further interest from Nottingham Forest.
- Joshua Mbu
United Eriksen approach
Manchester United have made a formal approach for soon-to-be free agent Christian Eriksen.
The Dane got his career back on track with Brentford last season after being released by Inter Milan following his collapse at Euro 2020.
Eriksen proved he could still cut it at the top level.
Sky Sports are reporting that United have approached Eriksen’s representatives.
- Joshua Mbu
Mane Bayern Munich medical
Liverpool star Sadio Mane will have his Bayern Munich medical on Thursday.
According to Sky Germany, the Senegal ace will sign a three-year contract.
Bayern saw a bid worth £35million accepted.
- Joshua Mbu
West Ham bid for Broja
West Ham are trying to negotiate a deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Southampton, where he impressed.
And according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Hammers are trying to negotiate a deal for Broja – believed to be in the region of £25million-£30m.
- Joshua Mbu
Boehly to lead transfer charge
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could take control of transfer business after it was announced Marina Granovskaia would leave.
The Mirror are reporting that Boehly could be the man who’ll try and land Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, as well as Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Boss Thomas Tuchel desperate to reshape the squad for a title challenge next season.
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