Zaniolo situation:
Contacts continue between agent Vigorelli and Roma
The Giallorossi, at the moment, are asking for at least 50 million [Euros] and are not open to any [player] swaps
Slow-burning Juve move forward and study a possible loan with [purchase] obligation
Official: Wout Weghorst joins Besiktas on loan from Burnley
Real Madrid's left-back situation.
Alaba is the first-choice starter.
Madrid is listening to offers for Mendy. If something interesting arrives, they will evaluate it. If he stays, he will compete with Alaba for the starting line-up.
Mendy wants to stay.
In the chamber, two youth players.
If Mendy leaves, Madrid will bring Fran García. His clause is 10M€, but they would pay 5M€ as they have 50% of his rights.
Miguel Gutiérrez is wanted on loan in Primera [i.e. La Liga]: Ancelotti believes he needs to improve in defence.
I like him, too, and the news has surprised me. He's been good but not a standout player for Real Madrid, especially going forward on the attack, so he gets further scrutinised. I think he'll be a great pickup for any team this summer.Am i missing something here? Why Real Madrid want to sell Mendy? Thought he was very good everytime i watched them.
They probably have an unrealistic perception of what is the job of a fullback, caused by Roberto Carlos and Marcelo. Now that everybody is playing with three up front, the number of super talented fullbacks tend to be very small. Because many players that would become great fullbacks in the 4-4-2, now will play as above average wingers since the youth level.I like him, too, and the news has surprised me. He's been good but not a standout player for Real Madrid, especially going forward on the attack, so he gets further scrutinised. I think he'll be a great pickup for any team this summer.
Does Alaba know about this?Alaba becomes Real Madrid's #1 left back because Rüdiger will be playing in the LCB position that Alaba played in last season.
The official Galtier announcement:
I couldn't imagine the uproar if we waited until July to appoint a new manager!
'Reluctantly train' beautifully portrayed. Brobbey personally agreed with Ajax on a contract until 2027. Must still report to RB Leipzig because clubs are not (yet) ready.
Brobbey doesn't necessarily stroll onto the meadow with much enthusiasm. There have certainly been more motivated performances. Of course, such transfer poker sucks for players, too.
Behind the scenes, there is a lot of work going on (including by Brobbey's agent José Fortes Rodriguez) to find a solution. So I think 'yes', but the gap between the clubs is big.
Do you think, as Phillip Hinze said, that they will work it out?
Official: after becoming a free agent, Karamoko Dembélé signs a 4-year contract with Stade Brestois.
Barça has offered Neto the letter of freedom. Neto does NOT want it right now.
Nico: His agent, Jorge Mendes, wants him to leave on loan, but the club has doubts. They want him to acquire the club's soccer concepts so that if he returns it will be easier for him to adapt.
Dest: The player is on the market. The club wants to get 20M for him, but with 17M they would probably be satisfied. They want to sell him when the 2nd lever is activated to favor more the FP [La Liga's Financial Fair Play].
Memphis: If Dembelé stays, he has to leave. That has already been said to his agents. The price would be 20-25M [Euros]
Abde: They are looking for him to leave on loan or a loan with a mandatory buyout. It is a similar case to Nico
Koundé: All agreed with the player. Barça believe that for 55-60M [Euros] the Andalusian club will accept. We'll see if more players enter the operation
Lewandowski: Everything is very calm right now. The player is convinced. The club believes it can be done for around 50m [Euros]. This week is very important in Munich.
Plus another 60m for RaphinhaSo that's 70m for Bernardo, 50m for Lewandowski and 60m for Kounde. They are fecking insane.