Friday to our Friday morning official done deals and
transfer updates for some of target players just as the summer transfer window
is fast approaching.
Real Madrid in the hunt for Kounde
Real Madrid
are still eyeing Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as one of several possible
defensive signings in the coming window, according to Marca. Eder Militao’s
improved form has reportedly made the position less of a priority, but the
22-year-old could represent the future heart of Zidane’s back line. Kounde’s
asking price will apparently be the determinant in whether or not Real Madrid
follow through with a serious bid.
RICE DISCUSSED POSSIBILITY OF
MAN UTD MOVE
Manchester United have been given a boost in their potential
pursuit of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice after it was claimed his discussed
the possibility of moving to Old Trafford while on England duty, according to
the Manchester Evening News.
Raiola in Turin after visits to Spain &
England
Erling Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola has travelled to Turin and is
likely to have been holding talks with Juventus, Goal Italy reports. It’s
unclear if the Dortmund striker and a possible move to the Serie A giants is
being discussed, with Raiola having spoken to Real Madrid, Barcelona and clubs
in England regarding the Norway international and his future.
OLE: WE WEREN’T SELFISH OVER LINGARD
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the club
could have ‘selfishly’ kept Jesse Lingard – but that he ‘deserved’ game-time
after being loaned to West Ham until the end of the season.
Torreira tells Arsenal to loan
him to Boca Juniors
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has reiterated his desire to
leave the Gunners and join Boca Juniors. The Uruguay international told the
YouTube channel Perfil Bulos: “I want to go to Boca Juniors now. I am 25 years
old and I know it’s a club that plays for great targets.
“I’d like to make the fans happy but I know it’s not easy. Boca
should reach an agreement with Arsenal for a one-year loan.”
JUVE PLOT RONALDO SWAP DEAL
Juventus are considering a
summer swap deal with Paris Saint-Germain that would see Cristiano Ronaldo move
to the Parc des Princes and Moise Kean and Mauro Icardi head in the other
direction, according to AS. Ronaldo is said to be considering his future in
Turin as he looks to get his hands on the Champions League before bringing his
glittering career to an end. A return to Real Madrid looks off the cards, with
the Spanish club focusing on bringing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to the
Bernabeu, but Juventus remain keen to get his hefty salary off the wage bill.
DONE DEALS OFFICIAL: NEW CONTRACTS FOR
HAMILTON HEAD COACH RICE & ASSISTANTS
Hamilton
head coach Brian Rice and his assistants Guillaume Beuzelin and Brian Potter
have signed contract extensions with the club. All three have been put on
one-year rolling contracts.
OFFICIAL: IPSWICH APPOINT ROBINS’ ASHTON
Former
Watford and current Bristol City CEO Mark Ashton will leave Ashton Gate this
summer to join Ipswich Town, following the club’s takeover. Ashton joined the
Robins in 2016.
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