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Moving on to the main news of the release!
Lukaku on his way to Napoli
Fabrizio Romano
Reliability: 5
Napoli are making progress in talks with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Romelu Lukaku. Within the next 24 hours, the Napoli director will meet with Chelsea representatives in London to come to a final decision. All parties involved in negotiations expect Lukaku to become the Parthenopeans’ player in the coming days.
Man City identify unexpected replacement for Álvarez
Sky Sports
Rating: 4
Manchester City are showing interest in Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi. The 29-year-old Japan international could replace Julian Álvarez, who recently made the switch to Atlético for €75+25 million. Thus, the Sky Blues are considering entering the transfer market to find a replacement for him, with the option of recruiting Furuhashi being on the table. The Premier League titans will only discuss the possibility of a move if the right option becomes available, however, no decision has been made on any player yet.
Kyogo Furuhashi has been representing Celtic since the summer of 2021, when he arrived from the Japanese side Vissel Kobe for just over €5 million. Here is the transfer story. During his 3 year spell at the club, the Japanese made 135 appearances, scored 73 goals, and delivered 16 assists. Kyogo’s current deal with Celtic runs until 2027.
Félix moves to Chelsea
Officially
Atlético Madrid ace João Felix has joined Chelsea, signing a 7-year contract with the London club. Earlier on, it was reported that Chelsea would pay €65 million for the Portuguese – €35 million upfront and another €30 million over time. But then it turned out that these rumours were not accurate. It must be recalled that the striker has already performed for the Blues in the second half of the 2022/23 season on a loan deal. He managed to score 4 goals in 20 appearances.
Gallagher joins Atlético officially
Officially
England midfielder Conor Gallagher has become an Atletico Madrid player. Previously, Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea received €42 million for their now-former representative. The contract runs until 2029 and it was signed last week.
Gündoğan to become Man City’s man today
Fabrizio Romano
Reliability: 5
Barcelona midfielder İlkay Gündoğan will return to Manchester City. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Citizens and the Germany international have reached an agreement on a transfer. Ilkay will quit Barcelona for free and pen a contract with the reigning Premier League champions until June 2025. The deal could be officially announced today.
Nico did not want to come to Barça
Victor Navarro
Reliability: 4
Barcelona sporting director Deco met a fan who was concerned about the club’s signings and told him that the transfer of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is off the table so far.
– “Will Nico come?
– I want him to come, but he doesn’t want to.
– But will anyone else come?
– Yes,” assured Deco.
Nico has been part of the Lions’ system since 2013.
Chiesa emerges as Barça’s main transfer target
Nicolò Schira
Reliability: 4
Juventus ace Federico Chiesa could end up at Barcelona, who are ready to open talks with Juventus regarding the Italian’s move. To elaborate, the winger is asking for a contract that runs until 2028 and believes that Barcelona is the best place where he can further develop his career. Juventus demand €15 million for their star. By the way, the player’s agent, Fali Ramadani, is already working on a deal.
