Bayern Munich winger Michael Oliseh is seeking a meeting to discuss his future as top European clubs show heightened interest. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has raised the transfer fee for Morgan Rodgers to what would be a record amount in British football.
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Michael Oliseh has requested a meeting with Bayern Munich to discuss his future, as major clubs including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and several Premier League teams express interest, according to reports from AS. The 24-year-old French winger is eager to learn about Bayern’s plans for him following the World Cup, noting he may be seeking a new challenge.
Aston Villa has set Morgan Rodgers’ transfer fee at £130 million, which would establish a new record for the UK market, as reported by the Telegraph. The move has attracted attention from Arsenal and Chelsea, and if the valuation is met, Middlesbrough would receive £26 million as part of the agreement. A clause in his contract stipulates that he would officially join Villa Park in 2024.
Tottenham Hotspur is optimistic about securing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali despite competition from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to talkSPORT. The 26-year-old has been given the green light to finalize a move to Spurs, pending agreement on personal terms. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has played a pivotal role in enticing Tonali, amid escalating interest in Newcastle’s squad this summer.
In Arsenal’s pursuit of midfield reinforcements, Bournemouth has rejected their latest offer for Alex Scott. The Gunners are reportedly preparing a renewed bid for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães after their initial approach was turned down. The Daily Mail also highlights Arsenal’s interest in Tonali, alongside consideration of other players including West Ham United’s Matheus Fernandes, with Manchester United and Spurs emerging as frontrunners for the latter.
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Paris Saint-Germain is close to finalizing a significant deal for RB Leipzig’s winger, Yann Diomande, with Leipzig willing to accept an offer of around €100 million, which may include performance-based bonuses. Liverpool is still in the mix, though Real Madrid is closely monitoring the situation.
Chelsea is contemplating a move for Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, as reported by ESPN. Incoming manager Xabi Alonso, who officially takes over on July 1, has a favorable relationship with Xhaka and views him as a crucial leadership figure in the club’s young squad.
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Juventus may face challenges in securing Emiliano Martinez unless Aston Villa reduces its demands; meanwhile, the potential acquisition of Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi appears unlikely. Conversely, Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Napoli’s Vanja Milinkovic-Savic are more feasible options, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
PSG and Juventus are nearing an agreement for Randal Kolo Muani to join Juventus on a loan with a permanent option at €40 million, sources at Foot Mercato report. Alongside this, Juventus has initiated discussions with Genoa regarding striker Jeff Hector, eyeing a deal valued at €15 million that could include player exchanges.
Further rumors suggest that Manchester City may offload players like Rico Luiz, Nathan Ake, and Ruben Dias following managerial changes. Atlético Madrid is engaging with Sporting CP to acquire Morten Hulmand on a long-term contract until 2031. Al Ahly midfielder Franck Kessier has received interest from Juventus and Roma, although negotiations have yet to commence.
In other developments, Leeds United has completed the signing of Harry Wilson on a free transfer, while Valencia is targeting Lille’s Thomas Meunier for their right-back position. Brighton & Hove Albion is also looking to bolster its defense with potential signings from Tottenham and Atalanta, and Napoli has declined multiple offers from various clubs for their midfielder Antonio Vergara.
