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Bayer Leverkusen are set to resume their curiosity in Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka this summer season (Mirror)
Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi may depart Marseille in the summertime, it’s concrete chance as he’s attracting curiosity in Premier League.
Aston Villa have been tracking him for a very long time — there are additionally different golf equipment eager on signing Guendouzi.
Diego Simeone on his future: “I’ve one other yr of contract with Atletico Madrid — we’ll see what’s going to occurs. There are all the time incentives as a result of in a membership like this, new gamers, change the system and extra.”
Barcelona need Lionel Messi and they’re attempting to make it work with Monetary Truthful Play. The principle manner to do that can be to scale back the salaries of stars like Sergio Busquets, however they might additionally promote gamers like Raphinha. None of this can be straightforward, however they’re engaged on it, they’re speaking to La Liga, and Messi’s state of affairs is open. Al-Hilal’s provide can also be there, and there’s additionally curiosity from Inter Miami within the MLS, however Messi’s precedence stays European soccer.
Xavi is proud of Raphinha, however Barca really feel there is a chance to make huge cash from his sale. There may be nothing concrete on his future, and it’ll depend upon Messi, however there was long-term curiosity from Chelsea and Newcastle, so it’s an choice for the membership to think about.
Fabricio Diaz on potential Barca transfer: “It’s a dream {that a} high membership as huge as Barcelona is eyeing me, it’s incredible. I’m calm, my agent will discover the best choice for me.”
Noussair Mazraoui: “If you happen to take a look at the entire second half of the season, I’m taking part in within the staff due to accidents. I’m telling everybody on the membership, together with the coaches: after I’m wanted, I’m prepared.”
The previous Ajax right-back desires to play extra after a troublesome season at Bayern, a call on his future can be made quickly.
Ben Brereton Diaz has simply confirmed his plan to go away Blackburn on free switch: “I received’t proceed right here subsequent yr.”
The Chile worldwide is becoming a member of Villarreal on 4 yr deal as free agent.
Chelsea may use Napoli’s curiosity in Christian Pulisic to their benefit as they aim a transfer for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen (Mail)
Joel Robles future can be determined on the finish of the season — he’s anticipated to play the ultimate video games of the season after his good efficiency vs Man Metropolis. Robles’ contract expires in June, greater than two European golf equipment are knowledgeable on the state of affairs additionally ready on Leeds.
Arthur has confirmed that he can be leaving Liverpool when his mortgage involves an finish: “I’m prepared for a brand new problem. I hope to say goodbye to Liverpool by taking part in some minutes. I wish to say because of followers, membership and Klopp who all the time handled me properly. I really feel excellent now. La Liga could possibly be an choice for me now.”
Pep Guardiola on Ilkay Gundogan: “He’s so good, so intelligent, so aggressive. Belief me, he’s top-of-the-line gamers I ever educated in my profession as a complete package deal. He’s high class.”
Gundogan, out of contract this summer season, will determine his future within the subsequent weeks; as Barca need him however Metropolis will insist on retaining him too.
