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06 Jul 2022 22:25:07
Hi Ed002
Just wondering do you have latest news on Real Madrid in terms in incoming and outgoings?
I feel like they have done the majority of their transfer business already to be honest for this summer.
Thanks
{Ed002's Note - Ask in a few days when I will have some time.}
1.) 07 Jul 2022 14:28:07
Will do Ed002. Much appreciated. Have a nice day
2.) 13 Jul 2022 20:14:39
Hi Ed002
Just trying again for the update (as per above)
No worries if you can’t or don’t have the time yet
Thanks
Shane
{Ed002's Note - Potential Departures and where interest has been shown:
Andriy Lunin (G) Borussia Dortmund have him as their first choice - player wanted to kickstart his career away from Madrid but Madrid want him to stay. West Ham offered a loan option that was rejected. Marseille provided a wildcard.
Marcelo (LB) Out of contract. Fluminense are keen.
Eder Militao (CB) Lots of interest but has signed a contract extension.
Victor Chust (CB) Moved to Cadiz.
Casemiro (DM) PSG may be interested still. Juventus are keen. Will stay.
Luka Modric (CM) Out of contract. There is at least one offer from the Middle East. Signed a one year extension.
Toni Kroos (CM) Offered to Newcastle.
Eduardo Camavinga (CM/DM) wants to be starting every game at Real Madrid but the coach will not tolerate a prima donna. The chances will come more often next season with Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro all aging and coming to the end of their Real Madrid careers. Ancelotti wants the player to settle and form the basis of a new midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni.
Dani Ceballos (CM) Real Madrid will look to move the player on again. Real Betis and Inter Milan offer options. The player may look to try and stay.
Federico Valverde (CM) Real Madrid are not looking to sell the player, previously of interest to Liverpool and Manchester United, as they expect him to settle in as a regular as Modric and Kroos are coming to the end of their RM careers. Real Madrid are aware Bayern Munich see him as an option to replace Tolisso - but it would take a huge offer for that to happen. Manchester City have sent scouts to look at him as they look to add to their Central Midfield options. Liverpool interest will have shifted to more financially viable targets and Manchester United have clear alternate targets in mind.
Reinier Jesus (AM) It has not worked out well in two years at Real Madid and now his loan at Dortmund. Real Madrid need to make a decision to let him have Isco's spot, cut their losses and look to sell or perhaps try one more loan, and Roma offer such a chance. He will be sold if possible, to raise funds. Benfica had been interested but they have other plans now.
Brahim Diaz (AM) Milan have an option to buy in 2023. Real Madrid will want to sell this summer and will offer Milan a discount. Milan will hold firm on the loan for next season.
Isco (AM/LW) Free Agent but there is less interest from Inter, Manchester City and Juventus but interest remains with Sevilla - and staying in Spain suits the player. Milan and Bayern Munich offered options at the right price but both appear to have stepped back. Roma offer rejected. The player wants Sevilla but he would need to take a huge wage cut. Spurs and Newcastle will possibly offer an option. Real Betis would be the likely favourites to sign him.
Gareth Bale (LW/RW/F) Moved to Los Angeles FC.
Marco Asensio (RW/LW) Goals have largely dried up and his representative is working with a third-party agent to find a club willing to pay something like €40M for the player. The third party has said that the player ideally wants a club in the Champions League but the discussions he has had have been with Leicester City, Newcastle and Leeds so far, and admits knocking on the door of other PL clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs. Player is almost certainly not open to moving to a side not in the Champions League. Milan and Juventus were approached but showed no interest, although Milan have since met directly with his representative to discuss price having stepped back from another target - although Ziyech is also in the mix for them. I suspect he might be seen as an option by Liverpool being able to play on either wing or in an AM role - and Liverpool have approached his representative. PSG provide a potential option. Real Madrid will be open to using him in a part exchange deal of some type but finding a buyer at the asking price might be difficult but will also perhaps try and do something with Dortmund. A new contract seems unlikely, but Madrid will not want him to run down his contract so I suspect a reduced price around the €25M mark will get him moved on..
Take Kubo (RW) Real Valladolid and Real Sociedad offer options.
Rodrygo (RW/F) With Vinicius Junior, probably the safest of the Real Madrid wingers. Will extend his contract before the start of the season and not for sale.
Eden Hazard (LW/RW) Real Madrid have problems one way or another with most of their wingers. Hazard will be another that Real Madrid will listen to offers for and he has already been offered to several Premier League sides. West Ham indicated at the right price they would be interested but the player would not be interested in such a move. It is difficult to talk of the timings of transfers but Hazard is, like most of the wingers at Real Madrid, potentially available for a transfer and is being actively offered around. Whilst there is some support from someone senior at Chelsea, others are not keen to pay the asking price for a 30 year old so they are not an option. I think a move to England unlikely unless the fee drops considerably. PSG, Milan and Borussia Dortmund may offer solutions at the right price. May well be offered to Lille as part of another transfer. Has been offered to Newcastle as well - and they are open to further discussions. Player will look to stay, creating an impasse.
Vinicius Junior (LW) New contract.
Mariano Diaz (S) Sevilla offer an option. Leeds another. Fenerbahce might win out.
Karim Benzema (S) Time has come to move on – probably next summer - the US probably beckons.
Luka Jovic (S) Moved to Fiorentina.
Players of interest to Real Madrid:
Real Madrid are after a LB, CB, W (depending on departures maybe 2) and S.
David Ospina (G) Free agent wanted by Real Madid. Won’t happen.
Gabriel Slonina (G) Chelsea want the kiddie from Chicago Fire and will loan him back for two years after being advised by a very special friend of the club who has an astonishing reputation. Real Madrid offer an option.
Youcef Atal (RB) Nice would be reluctant to sell but the player is well liked by clubs including Real Madrid. Seems unlikely.
Miguel Gutierrez (LB) Outstanding youngster who despite some health issues will press for the first team role.
Fran Garcia (LB) Rayo Vallecano would sell their 50% rights back to Real Madrid for a small fee. Could provide the back up to Mendy Real Madrid will need when Marcelo leaves - but where does that leave Gutierrez.
Jose Gaya (LWB) No longer the kiddie that Chelsea and Barcelona have repeatedly tried to take from Valencia but finances may make the club think if a very good offer arrives. An option for Real Madrid if Mendy were to leave but unlikely to accept being a back up to Mendy.
Angelino (LB/LM) Continues to want to be moving on and has made it clear that he wants a move to Real Madrid, but they are ideally looking for cover. RBL will let him move on if their valuation is met. Real Madrid seems an unlikely destination and the player will not want to be cover.
Sergio Reguilon (LB) Not happy wants to return to Madrid. Interest from Madrid seems very unlikely. Loan to Sevilla is possible.
Matthijs de Ligt (CB) Moving elsewhere.
Merih Demiral (CB) Moving elsewhere.
Jules Kounde (CB) Moving elsewhere.
Caglar Soyuncu (CB) Leicester will fight to keep him with Real Madrid and Inter declaring an interest.
Pau Torres (CB) Will move elsewhere.
Milan Skriniar (CB) Won’t happen.
Alessio Romagnoli (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Marquinhos (CB/RB/DM) Won’t happen.
Matthias Ginter (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Alessandro Bastoni (CB) Will stay another season at Inter.
Gleison Bremer (CB) This will drag out but he will be moving elsewhere.
Antonio Rudiger (CB) Signed from Chelsea as a Free Agent.
Wesley Fofana (CB) Has been recommended to Newcastle. Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea have all sent scouts to watch him. Unlikely.
Weverton (CB) Real Madrid want to take the youngster in to the B team.
Benoit Badiashile (CB) Real Madrid and Chelsea remain interested, but he is not first choice for either and the asking price is very high. Unlikely.
Nico Schlotterbeck (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Melayro Bogarde (CB/DM) Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all interested in the Dutch youngster who plays for Hoffenheim. Raw and one for the future.
Niklas Sule (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Mohamed Camara (DM) Will move elsewhere.
Kalvin Phillips (DM) Moved elsewhere.
Aurelien Tchouameni (DM/CM) Joined Real Madrid from Monaco.
Marc Roca (DM) Moved elsewhere.
Mikel Merino (DM) A potential Casemiro replacement but not for this summer.
Fabian Ruiz (CM/DM/AM) is still seen by Real Madrid as a replacement for Kroos and/or Modric but is not first choice - although they could still turn to him and are keeping their interest known to Napoli. There have been discussions with his agent involving Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Napoli have also met and spoken with Barcelona who see him as a possible replacement for Pjanic - but the not at the not unrealistic €60M asking price (not the €100M Aurelio De Laurentiis is demanding) as money is still an issue for them. I am not aware of any approach to his agent or Napoli by Liverpool. His agent thinks that PSG and Manchester United could also look to him. Do not lose sight of Inter or Real Madrid. Something could happen for Madrid.
Ngolo Kante (DM/CM) Inter wanted a package deal for Kante, Emerson and Giroud last summer but wanted include a player in the deal (Chelsea had no interest in either player offered) and if Inter do not need to put too much cash up front - another solution would need to be found. PSG may still provide and option but the new manager would need to be consulted. The interest of Real Madrid remains whilst they decide over the future of Camavinga. Last summer I suggested he will stay - 2022 I am not so sure.
Youri Tielemans (CM) will not sign a new contract so will be available in the summer at a reduced fee. His agent confirms that there is interest from Arsenal and Real Madrid who are looking for a Luka Modric replacement and that he has been approached by a third-party representing Newcastle and is aware that other clubs, including Bayern Munich and Liverpool have scouted the player. Wildcard might be Manchester United.
Enzo Fernandez (CM) Moved elsewhere.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (CM) Interest has gone.
Nicolo Barella (CM) Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have had approaches turned away. Don't be surprised of a significant offer from PSG or Spurs. It will be rejected and the player is expected to sign a new contract and stay.
Vitinha (CM/AM) Moved elsewhere.
Paul Pogba (CM) Moved elsewhere.
Bukayo Saka (LM/LW/RW) Real Madrid, Atletico and Juventus have declared an interest at the behest of his "agent" (and I use that word in the broadest terms) who is looking for a substantial fee himself. Arsenal want to keep him. If he were to come up for sale then Liverpool might well be interested - he is young, home grown, versatile. Not one for this summer.
Pablo Torre (AM) Barcelona will win out over Real Madrid for the well like Santander player.
Kingsley Coman (LW/RW) New contract signed in January. BM will now sell another winger.
Fabio Carvalho (AM) moved elsewhere.
Christopher Nkunku (AM/LW/RW) New contract.
Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld (LW/F) Interest has gone.
Leroy Sane (LW) Offered by his agent to Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Yeremy Pino (RW/LW/AM) His agent spoke with Manchester City and Chelsea last summer about the player but he agreed a new contract at Villareal with a significant €80M buy-out clause and a contract to 2027. Barcelona could still maintain interest in a player they looked to sign as a kiddie but the price is an issue. Real Madrid have him on their lengthy list of potential replacesments for Eden Hazard.
Jeremy Doku (W) Bayern Munich turned their attention to him but have stepped back after being told an asking price by his agent that reflected Rennes paying over the odds for him and the club will look to keeping him another year - as Rennes do not consider him for sale. Liverpool have had a long-term interest in the player. Real Madrid consider him an option to replace departing wingers. It was suggested to Arsenal that he would be a good replacement if they can off-load Pepe. Perhaps one for the summer but lack of goals might be a concern for Liverpool.
Dominik Szoboszlai (LM/CM/LW) RBL have no desire to sell.
Kylian Mbappe (RW/S/F) Not yet.
Mo Salah (RW) New contract.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (S) even with Everton in need of adding a striker to replace Tosun and Rodon, the chances of DCL being sold unless a very significant offer arises are small. However, Arsenal are still looking for a striker and interest remains. The Real Madrid coach has said he is one of the rare English players who he thinks would take to football on the continent - so there may be interest. Other clubs looking for a striker such as Spurs have other preferred options. Manchester United may also provide an option.
Matias Arezo (S) Uruguayan youngster wanted by Real Madrid for their B side. Huge interest in him from Boca Juniors, Ajax, Sevilla and RBL.
Rafael Leao (W/F) I cannot see the player moving to Newcastle who have enquired but PSG have sent scouts and he might be an option for Real Madrid as they clear the decks - and they would look to including Marco Asensio and Luka Jovic in a deal which will cost around €120M. Manchester City see him as an attacking addition if Sterling leaves. Milan want him to stay and sign a new contract, but fear a significant offer from Manchester City, Chelsea, Madrid or PSG. Chelsea having lost out on their preferred option may look to a significant offer but have to keep in mind other work they must do. Compensation fees have been agreed with Sporting and sell on fees are due to Lille.
Jonathan David (S/AM) Will be moving elsewhere.
Victor Osimhen (S) Napoli made it clear to Chelsea who enquired just before the summer transfer window closed that even €100M would not buy the player. Chelsea and Manchester City maintain an interest and Real Madrid could look to him as an option to Haaland. Bayern Munich and PSG have both sent scouts and both will be looking to add strikers next summer.
Erling Braut Haaland (S) No
Alexander Isak (S) Michael Zorc wanted to take him back from Real Sociedad regardless of any different wishes of the coach at Borussia Dortmund and the interest from BD may continue still. Barcelona see him as a possible addition but are not well placed to add him this summer. Manchester City interest has gone whilst Chelsea considered him as a Tammy Abraham replacement last summer but considered the asking price high. Manchester United have watched the player and will need a Cavani replacement in the summer and will have a new coach - but seem unlikely. Arsenal see him as an option to their preferred Lacazette replacements but the price is a concern and again they will not be attractive. Spurs remain keen. Juventus also offer a solution for the player. Do not be surprised if Milan look to a deal. Newcastle are keen but a less likely destination. Real Madrid are very keen. Real Sociedad have financial woes and may take the opportunity to profit now they have removed the buy back clause to keep him this season. They will seek the full €70M termination fee in cash from sides other than Borussia Dortmund who will have a discount - but will likely not get takers at that price.
3.) 14 Jul 2022 16:48:51
Thanks very much Ed002 for that information. Have a pleasant weekend and enjoy the nice weather when you can.
{Ed002's Note - And you Shane.}
13 Mar 2019 14:34:59
Did you expect Zidane to return to Real Madrid?
What changes do you expect Zidane to ask to make over the summer regards transfers
Thanks.
09 Jun 2018 10:16:07
Hi Eds.
Their is a ton of rumors regarding Ronaldo future and Neymar being the guy to replace him. How legit are these rumors? When do you think it could possibly happen?
Is Ronaldo using this "media talk" to get a better deal at Real or is he actually considering his future at Real in that he wants to leave. Thanks
{Ed002's Note - I don't know what you mean by "using this media talk" but REal MAdrid have a major rebuild planned over the next two years - and I have explained already the sort of ideas they have including Neymar, Ronaldo etc.. Nothing has changed.}
16 Jun 2017 09:23:13
Is their any truth to the recent Ronaldo news that he thinking in leaving Madrid this summer or soon or is it the media making something out of nothing?
{Ed002's Note - The expectation is that he will leave next summer.}
1.) 17 Jun 2017 07:47:36
Thanks Ed002 as always
2.) 17 Jun 2017 19:50:25
@Ed002
Is it PSG that are trying to get a deal done for Ronaldo?
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
04 Jan 2016 16:39:59
To eds and others, their are reports saying Rafa Benitez is to be sacked today, just want to know the reasons why and who do you think they will target long term to replace him (I guessing Zidane will be become caretaker at the moment)
{Ed002's Note - It has been on the cards for a long while - the results aren't good enough and his relationship with people at the club and certain players is strained/poor/awful. The club has a difficult time coming and will remove him. Zidane will very, very probably be given the job on a permanent basis as Mourinho has no interest in the job.}
1.) 04 Jan 2016 23:21:01
Cheers, heard also they looking to bring Santiago Solari in to help Zidane with the day to day running of the team
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03 Mar 2024 18:34:11
Hi Ed001/002
Do you have a potential transfer summary for targets this summer in terms of in's and out's please?
Many Thanks
Shane
{Ed002's Note - I am not going in to this just yet.}
14 Jul 2022 16:48:51
Thanks very much Ed002 for that information. Have a pleasant weekend and enjoy the nice weather when you can.
{Ed002's Note - And you Shane.}
13 Jul 2022 20:14:39
Hi Ed002
Just trying again for the update (as per above)
No worries if you can’t or don’t have the time yet
Thanks
Shane
{Ed002's Note - Potential Departures and where interest has been shown:
Andriy Lunin (G) Borussia Dortmund have him as their first choice - player wanted to kickstart his career away from Madrid but Madrid want him to stay. West Ham offered a loan option that was rejected. Marseille provided a wildcard.
Marcelo (LB) Out of contract. Fluminense are keen.
Eder Militao (CB) Lots of interest but has signed a contract extension.
Victor Chust (CB) Moved to Cadiz.
Casemiro (DM) PSG may be interested still. Juventus are keen. Will stay.
Luka Modric (CM) Out of contract. There is at least one offer from the Middle East. Signed a one year extension.
Toni Kroos (CM) Offered to Newcastle.
Eduardo Camavinga (CM/DM) wants to be starting every game at Real Madrid but the coach will not tolerate a prima donna. The chances will come more often next season with Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro all aging and coming to the end of their Real Madrid careers. Ancelotti wants the player to settle and form the basis of a new midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni.
Dani Ceballos (CM) Real Madrid will look to move the player on again. Real Betis and Inter Milan offer options. The player may look to try and stay.
Federico Valverde (CM) Real Madrid are not looking to sell the player, previously of interest to Liverpool and Manchester United, as they expect him to settle in as a regular as Modric and Kroos are coming to the end of their RM careers. Real Madrid are aware Bayern Munich see him as an option to replace Tolisso - but it would take a huge offer for that to happen. Manchester City have sent scouts to look at him as they look to add to their Central Midfield options. Liverpool interest will have shifted to more financially viable targets and Manchester United have clear alternate targets in mind.
Reinier Jesus (AM) It has not worked out well in two years at Real Madid and now his loan at Dortmund. Real Madrid need to make a decision to let him have Isco's spot, cut their losses and look to sell or perhaps try one more loan, and Roma offer such a chance. He will be sold if possible, to raise funds. Benfica had been interested but they have other plans now.
Brahim Diaz (AM) Milan have an option to buy in 2023. Real Madrid will want to sell this summer and will offer Milan a discount. Milan will hold firm on the loan for next season.
Isco (AM/LW) Free Agent but there is less interest from Inter, Manchester City and Juventus but interest remains with Sevilla - and staying in Spain suits the player. Milan and Bayern Munich offered options at the right price but both appear to have stepped back. Roma offer rejected. The player wants Sevilla but he would need to take a huge wage cut. Spurs and Newcastle will possibly offer an option. Real Betis would be the likely favourites to sign him.
Gareth Bale (LW/RW/F) Moved to Los Angeles FC.
Marco Asensio (RW/LW) Goals have largely dried up and his representative is working with a third-party agent to find a club willing to pay something like €40M for the player. The third party has said that the player ideally wants a club in the Champions League but the discussions he has had have been with Leicester City, Newcastle and Leeds so far, and admits knocking on the door of other PL clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs. Player is almost certainly not open to moving to a side not in the Champions League. Milan and Juventus were approached but showed no interest, although Milan have since met directly with his representative to discuss price having stepped back from another target - although Ziyech is also in the mix for them. I suspect he might be seen as an option by Liverpool being able to play on either wing or in an AM role - and Liverpool have approached his representative. PSG provide a potential option. Real Madrid will be open to using him in a part exchange deal of some type but finding a buyer at the asking price might be difficult but will also perhaps try and do something with Dortmund. A new contract seems unlikely, but Madrid will not want him to run down his contract so I suspect a reduced price around the €25M mark will get him moved on..
Take Kubo (RW) Real Valladolid and Real Sociedad offer options.
Rodrygo (RW/F) With Vinicius Junior, probably the safest of the Real Madrid wingers. Will extend his contract before the start of the season and not for sale.
Eden Hazard (LW/RW) Real Madrid have problems one way or another with most of their wingers. Hazard will be another that Real Madrid will listen to offers for and he has already been offered to several Premier League sides. West Ham indicated at the right price they would be interested but the player would not be interested in such a move. It is difficult to talk of the timings of transfers but Hazard is, like most of the wingers at Real Madrid, potentially available for a transfer and is being actively offered around. Whilst there is some support from someone senior at Chelsea, others are not keen to pay the asking price for a 30 year old so they are not an option. I think a move to England unlikely unless the fee drops considerably. PSG, Milan and Borussia Dortmund may offer solutions at the right price. May well be offered to Lille as part of another transfer. Has been offered to Newcastle as well - and they are open to further discussions. Player will look to stay, creating an impasse.
Vinicius Junior (LW) New contract.
Mariano Diaz (S) Sevilla offer an option. Leeds another. Fenerbahce might win out.
Karim Benzema (S) Time has come to move on – probably next summer - the US probably beckons.
Luka Jovic (S) Moved to Fiorentina.
Players of interest to Real Madrid:
Real Madrid are after a LB, CB, W (depending on departures maybe 2) and S.
David Ospina (G) Free agent wanted by Real Madid. Won’t happen.
Gabriel Slonina (G) Chelsea want the kiddie from Chicago Fire and will loan him back for two years after being advised by a very special friend of the club who has an astonishing reputation. Real Madrid offer an option.
Youcef Atal (RB) Nice would be reluctant to sell but the player is well liked by clubs including Real Madrid. Seems unlikely.
Miguel Gutierrez (LB) Outstanding youngster who despite some health issues will press for the first team role.
Fran Garcia (LB) Rayo Vallecano would sell their 50% rights back to Real Madrid for a small fee. Could provide the back up to Mendy Real Madrid will need when Marcelo leaves - but where does that leave Gutierrez.
Jose Gaya (LWB) No longer the kiddie that Chelsea and Barcelona have repeatedly tried to take from Valencia but finances may make the club think if a very good offer arrives. An option for Real Madrid if Mendy were to leave but unlikely to accept being a back up to Mendy.
Angelino (LB/LM) Continues to want to be moving on and has made it clear that he wants a move to Real Madrid, but they are ideally looking for cover. RBL will let him move on if their valuation is met. Real Madrid seems an unlikely destination and the player will not want to be cover.
Sergio Reguilon (LB) Not happy wants to return to Madrid. Interest from Madrid seems very unlikely. Loan to Sevilla is possible.
Matthijs de Ligt (CB) Moving elsewhere.
Merih Demiral (CB) Moving elsewhere.
Jules Kounde (CB) Moving elsewhere.
Caglar Soyuncu (CB) Leicester will fight to keep him with Real Madrid and Inter declaring an interest.
Pau Torres (CB) Will move elsewhere.
Milan Skriniar (CB) Won’t happen.
Alessio Romagnoli (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Marquinhos (CB/RB/DM) Won’t happen.
Matthias Ginter (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Alessandro Bastoni (CB) Will stay another season at Inter.
Gleison Bremer (CB) This will drag out but he will be moving elsewhere.
Antonio Rudiger (CB) Signed from Chelsea as a Free Agent.
Wesley Fofana (CB) Has been recommended to Newcastle. Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea have all sent scouts to watch him. Unlikely.
Weverton (CB) Real Madrid want to take the youngster in to the B team.
Benoit Badiashile (CB) Real Madrid and Chelsea remain interested, but he is not first choice for either and the asking price is very high. Unlikely.
Nico Schlotterbeck (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Melayro Bogarde (CB/DM) Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all interested in the Dutch youngster who plays for Hoffenheim. Raw and one for the future.
Niklas Sule (CB) Moved elsewhere.
Mohamed Camara (DM) Will move elsewhere.
Kalvin Phillips (DM) Moved elsewhere.
Aurelien Tchouameni (DM/CM) Joined Real Madrid from Monaco.
Marc Roca (DM) Moved elsewhere.
Mikel Merino (DM) A potential Casemiro replacement but not for this summer.
Fabian Ruiz (CM/DM/AM) is still seen by Real Madrid as a replacement for Kroos and/or Modric but is not first choice - although they could still turn to him and are keeping their interest known to Napoli. There have been discussions with his agent involving Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Napoli have also met and spoken with Barcelona who see him as a possible replacement for Pjanic - but the not at the not unrealistic €60M asking price (not the €100M Aurelio De Laurentiis is demanding) as money is still an issue for them. I am not aware of any approach to his agent or Napoli by Liverpool. His agent thinks that PSG and Manchester United could also look to him. Do not lose sight of Inter or Real Madrid. Something could happen for Madrid.
Ngolo Kante (DM/CM) Inter wanted a package deal for Kante, Emerson and Giroud last summer but wanted include a player in the deal (Chelsea had no interest in either player offered) and if Inter do not need to put too much cash up front - another solution would need to be found. PSG may still provide and option but the new manager would need to be consulted. The interest of Real Madrid remains whilst they decide over the future of Camavinga. Last summer I suggested he will stay - 2022 I am not so sure.
Youri Tielemans (CM) will not sign a new contract so will be available in the summer at a reduced fee. His agent confirms that there is interest from Arsenal and Real Madrid who are looking for a Luka Modric replacement and that he has been approached by a third-party representing Newcastle and is aware that other clubs, including Bayern Munich and Liverpool have scouted the player. Wildcard might be Manchester United.
Enzo Fernandez (CM) Moved elsewhere.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (CM) Interest has gone.
Nicolo Barella (CM) Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have had approaches turned away. Don't be surprised of a significant offer from PSG or Spurs. It will be rejected and the player is expected to sign a new contract and stay.
Vitinha (CM/AM) Moved elsewhere.
Paul Pogba (CM) Moved elsewhere.
Bukayo Saka (LM/LW/RW) Real Madrid, Atletico and Juventus have declared an interest at the behest of his "agent" (and I use that word in the broadest terms) who is looking for a substantial fee himself. Arsenal want to keep him. If he were to come up for sale then Liverpool might well be interested - he is young, home grown, versatile. Not one for this summer.
Pablo Torre (AM) Barcelona will win out over Real Madrid for the well like Santander player.
Kingsley Coman (LW/RW) New contract signed in January. BM will now sell another winger.
Fabio Carvalho (AM) moved elsewhere.
Christopher Nkunku (AM/LW/RW) New contract.
Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld (LW/F) Interest has gone.
Leroy Sane (LW) Offered by his agent to Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Yeremy Pino (RW/LW/AM) His agent spoke with Manchester City and Chelsea last summer about the player but he agreed a new contract at Villareal with a significant €80M buy-out clause and a contract to 2027. Barcelona could still maintain interest in a player they looked to sign as a kiddie but the price is an issue. Real Madrid have him on their lengthy list of potential replacesments for Eden Hazard.
Jeremy Doku (W) Bayern Munich turned their attention to him but have stepped back after being told an asking price by his agent that reflected Rennes paying over the odds for him and the club will look to keeping him another year - as Rennes do not consider him for sale. Liverpool have had a long-term interest in the player. Real Madrid consider him an option to replace departing wingers. It was suggested to Arsenal that he would be a good replacement if they can off-load Pepe. Perhaps one for the summer but lack of goals might be a concern for Liverpool.
Dominik Szoboszlai (LM/CM/LW) RBL have no desire to sell.
Kylian Mbappe (RW/S/F) Not yet.
Mo Salah (RW) New contract.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (S) even with Everton in need of adding a striker to replace Tosun and Rodon, the chances of DCL being sold unless a very significant offer arises are small. However, Arsenal are still looking for a striker and interest remains. The Real Madrid coach has said he is one of the rare English players who he thinks would take to football on the continent - so there may be interest. Other clubs looking for a striker such as Spurs have other preferred options. Manchester United may also provide an option.
Matias Arezo (S) Uruguayan youngster wanted by Real Madrid for their B side. Huge interest in him from Boca Juniors, Ajax, Sevilla and RBL.
Rafael Leao (W/F) I cannot see the player moving to Newcastle who have enquired but PSG have sent scouts and he might be an option for Real Madrid as they clear the decks - and they would look to including Marco Asensio and Luka Jovic in a deal which will cost around €120M. Manchester City see him as an attacking addition if Sterling leaves. Milan want him to stay and sign a new contract, but fear a significant offer from Manchester City, Chelsea, Madrid or PSG. Chelsea having lost out on their preferred option may look to a significant offer but have to keep in mind other work they must do. Compensation fees have been agreed with Sporting and sell on fees are due to Lille.
Jonathan David (S/AM) Will be moving elsewhere.
Victor Osimhen (S) Napoli made it clear to Chelsea who enquired just before the summer transfer window closed that even €100M would not buy the player. Chelsea and Manchester City maintain an interest and Real Madrid could look to him as an option to Haaland. Bayern Munich and PSG have both sent scouts and both will be looking to add strikers next summer.
Erling Braut Haaland (S) No
Alexander Isak (S) Michael Zorc wanted to take him back from Real Sociedad regardless of any different wishes of the coach at Borussia Dortmund and the interest from BD may continue still. Barcelona see him as a possible addition but are not well placed to add him this summer. Manchester City interest has gone whilst Chelsea considered him as a Tammy Abraham replacement last summer but considered the asking price high. Manchester United have watched the player and will need a Cavani replacement in the summer and will have a new coach - but seem unlikely. Arsenal see him as an option to their preferred Lacazette replacements but the price is a concern and again they will not be attractive. Spurs remain keen. Juventus also offer a solution for the player. Do not be surprised if Milan look to a deal. Newcastle are keen but a less likely destination. Real Madrid are very keen. Real Sociedad have financial woes and may take the opportunity to profit now they have removed the buy back clause to keep him this season. They will seek the full €70M termination fee in cash from sides other than Borussia Dortmund who will have a discount - but will likely not get takers at that price.
07 Jul 2022 14:28:07
Will do Ed002. Much appreciated. Have a nice day
10 Mar 2019 12:13:27
I wouldn't like to be Sergio Ramos right about now
17 Jun 2017 07:47:36
Thanks Ed002 as always