KOUNDÉ CHIPÉ BY BARÇA?
The Blaugrana could overtake Chelsea on the wire! While Jules Koundé seemed to be heading for the London club, he is finally very close to spinning for FC Barcelona. According to journalist Gerard Romero, Sevilla FC and the Catalan leaders have found common ground and the transfer of the French defender is 99% complete.
- Our opinion : Koundé prefers to go to Barça but the Catalan cub will have to align with Chelsea’s proposal and its 60 million euros.
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Jules Kounde
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PLEA COURTED IN PREMIER LEAGUE
The French international should soon change air, now remains to know his destination. Because Alassane Plea, whose contract at Mönchengladbach ends in a year, has no shortage of suitors. OM and Nice are part of it, as are Everton and RMC Sport adds that Nottingham Forest have entered the dance to afford the 29-year-old striker. Negotiations are launched around an amount of 8 million euros.
- Our opinion : The amount requested remains affordable for OM.
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KLUIVERT IS CLOSER TO OM, NOT VERETOUT
The case is on the right track. In the pipes for several days, the transfer of Justin Kluivert from AS Rome to Olympique de Marseille is about to be completed according to Il Messaggero. On the other hand, the Italian daily assures that Jordan Veretout will not move until the Roman club has found his replacement.
- Our opinion : OM should be able to count on Roma’s ability to find a midfielder.
Justin Kluivert with the OGC Nice jersey.
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DIENG PUSHED TO THE EXIT
He did not play Friday, during the lackluster defeat of the Phocaeans, in a preparation match at Middlesbrough (2-0). Bamba Dieng, under contract with Olympique de Marseille until 2024, could be transferred, according to The teamwho expresses it in these terms: “OM want to sell him this summer.
- Our opinion : OM have gone in a new direction with Tudor. Dieng, like Bakambu, could pay the price.
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HEADING TO ATALANTA FOR NUNO TAVARES
The young Portuguese will not go to OM this summer. According to Sky Italia, Nuno Tavares will leave Arsenal in the coming days but it will be to join Atalanta Bergamo. The 22-year-old left-back will be loaned out with no option to buy. The Gunners have just signed Oleksandr Zinchenko in the same position, against 35 million euros.
- Our opinion : Tavares is going on loan but Arsenal are counting on him for the future.
Nuno Tavares (Arsenal)
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KIM MIN-JAE EXPECTED IN NAPLES MONDAY
If Napoli should say goodbye to Dries Mertens, he has Kalidou Koulibaly’s replacement. According to Sky Italia, Kim Min-Jae will be recruited by Naples at Fenerbahce against 19.5 million euros, the amount of his departure clause. The 25-year-old South Korean central defender, tracked by Rennes, must commit to 3 seasons plus 2 others as an option with an annual salary of 2.5 million.
- Our opinion : A nice pickaxe in sight for Naples even if Koulibaly will be difficult to replace.
Kim Min-Jae
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BREST OFFICIALIZES THE ARRIVAL OF LEES-MELOU
The former Dijonnais returns to Ligue 1 and more precisely to Brittany. Stade Brestois announced this Saturday morning the recruitment of Pierre Lees-Melou from the English club Norwich against a transfer fee estimated at 2.3 million euros. Having left for the Premier League a year ago, the midfielder saw the Canaries finish last. He has signed up for 3 seasons plus 1 as an option with the Finistère club.
- Our opinion : A good reinforcement for Brest even if the English adventure of Lees-Melou came to an end.
PIERRE GABRIEL LANDS IN STRASBOURG
New return to Ligue 1 for the former Stéphanois. As anticipated, RC Strasbourg has announced the arrival on loan with option to buy for one season of Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel from Mainz. The 24-year-old has spent the last two seasons on loan at Brest. He comes to compete with Colin Dagba, also on loan from PSG.
- Our opinion : The Alsatian club will be well armed for this position.
MALCOM AND CLAUDINHO PROLONG AU ZENIT
The two Brazilians feel good in Russia. Zenit have announced the contract extensions of Malcom and Claudinho. The 25-year-old former Bordelais, who passed through Barça and arrived in 2019, is now linked to the St. Petersburg club until 2027. The same goes for his compatriot Claudinho, also 25 years old and who arrived from Bragantino last year. last.
- Our opinion : The situation in Russia is complicated but Malcom performed very well last season.
SUCH IN BAYERN AGAINST 40 MILLION?
He is only 17 years old, 49 minutes of play in Ligue 1 and not the slightest goal scored but will fill the coffers of Stade Rennais. According Foot Market, Bayern Munich returned to the charge for Mathys Tel with a new offer of up to 40 million euros including bonus. This has been accepted by the Breton club and there are only a few details left to settle. On his side, The team which confirms the agreement advances a sum of 30 million.
- Our opinion : Bayern are taking a real risk given Thel’s lack of references. The Kouassi example was not retained.
NAGELSMANN COUNTS ON PAVARD
The future of the former Lille resident at Bayern is becoming clearer. Endangered by the arrival of De Ligt, Benjamin Pavard can still count on the support of his coach. “I hope he stays, assured Julian Nagelsmann as reported by Kicker. He is a fantastic and important player, he can be used in several positions. Let’s wait and see what happens. I would really like Benji to stay.”
- Our opinion : Excellent news for Pavard. Kouassi, he can be worried.
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FERHAT SIGNS AT ALANYASPOR
The Algerian international will discover a new championship. Zinedine Ferhat flew to Turkey and more specifically the Alanyaspor club where he signed up for the next two seasons. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder had been free since the recent end of his contract in Nîmes and had been tracked by OM.
- Our opinion : A player who could have rendered services in Ligue 1.
FABREGAS, DIRECTION COMO?
According to insider Gianluca Di Marzio, Cesc Fabregas has reached an agreement with the Como club (Serie B). A two-year contract awaits the Spanish international, who has been free since the beginning of July, after three and a half years in Monaco. The 35-year-old midfielder is expected to arrive in Italy in early August.
- Our opinion : Struggling athletically, Fabregas could not have hoped for much better to end his great career.
Cesc Fabregas
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CHELSEA ALREADY INTENDED TO LEAVE LUKAKU AT INTER FOR ONE MORE YEAR
Returning on loan to the Nerazzurri for a season against 8 million euros, Romelu Lukaku can already think of settling there in the long term. According The TelegraphChelsea do not count on the Belgian striker and are already ready to sell him again on loan to Inter for the 2023-2024 season.
- Our opinion : This news must certainly delight the player.
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