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Premier League Clubs are reportedly jostling for the services of Italy defender Ricardo Calafiori, 22. The Bologna stopper starred for the Gli Azzurri despite their elimination in the Euro round of 16. He played a crucial role in the team’s progress to the knockout.
Following the impressive Euro 2024 outing, he has emerged as a top target for Premier League Clubs. West Ham United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea are some of the clubs linked to the young defender. According to Express, Bologna want an offer in excess of £40m for the player.
Barcelona’s hierarchy are reportedly hesitant to press forward with their move for Nico Williams. Spanish outlet, Sport, claims the La Liga giants, who previously indicated interest in the 21-year-old, are reconsidering backing off with the move as they are unconvinced with his performances.
Williams has been an integral part of Luis de La Fuente’s Spain Euro 2024 squad. He started all group matches and found the back of the net in La Roja’s 4-1 win over Georgia in the round of 16.
Chelsea’s move for Leicester City’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is nearing completion as both sides continue to advance on the negotiation table. However, the Telegraph reports that Brighton, who had Dewsbury-Hall undergo medicals with the club, are frustrated by Chelsea’s hijack.
Meanwhile, Leicester City are also close to bagging a deal with Chelsea for Michael Golding, 18. While the Foxes are ready to pay for Golding, it is believed Dewsbury-Hall’s impending switch to Stamford Bridge has contributed to Leicester City’s swift advance for Golding.
Manchester United are reportedly set to bow out of their move for Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo despite their long-standing interest in the player. The Old Trafford outfit are now pursuing a move for Bayern Munich and Dutch 24-year-old top-rated defender Mathijs de Ligt.
Newcastle United transfer report: Eddie Howe kick against Isak’s exit
We reported earlier that top Premier League Clubs are lining up for a summer swoop for Alexander Isak. Sources close to the club reveal the Magpies could be tempted to cash in on the Swedish forward if an offer of £70million is tabled.
Now, the club’s manager Eddie Howe has reportedly kicked against the move. Howe considers Isak key to his Newcastle United plans next season and doesn’t fancy parting ways with the player this summer, as per Fabrizio Romano.
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Manchester United and Denmark midfielder is reportedly close to leaving the club this summer despite having a year left on his contract.
Casemiro is also close to leaving the Old Trafford outfit that staying. He has been linked to Saudi clubs.
Chelsea are reportedly set to include Nicolas Jackson in their planned swap offer to sign Alexander Isak despite signing the Senegalese last summer from Villarreal.
PSG are ready to step up their move for Lamine Yamal despite a clear no-sale decision by Barcelona. The Ligue 1 giants are also keeping tabs on Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford but have yet to be given the greenlight by the player.
Arsenal are hopeful of signing Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna but could be forced to back out should the club inflate their asking price for the player.
Manchester City won’t be inactive in the transfer market as previous reports said. According to new reports, the Premier League champions are ready to make a few, but crucial signings, this summer to beef up the squad.
