Juventus, Barcelona complete Miralem Pjanic-Arthur Melo swap transfer deal
The deal will see Juventus pay Barcelona up to 82 million euros for Arthur, while Pjanic moves in the opposite direction for a 60 million euro fee.
With transfer window well and truly open for business, teams across Europe are gearing up for a busy summer. The clubs will look to making additions to strengthen and mount a challenge for a grilling season up ahead.
Here is the latest on transfer rumours from across the globe:
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Manchester United want Lenglet
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Manchester United have made an initial contact with La Liga side Seville for young French defender Clement Lenglet, who is also being linked with likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, reports L’Equipe, French newspaper, considered to be one of the most reliable sources.
Manchester City have Pjanic bid rejected by Juventus
Serie A champions Juventus have rejected a £50 million (€57m/$67m) bid from Manchester City for their star midfielder Miralem Pjanic. It comes after their £44m for Jorginho Napoli midfielder was knocked back a few days earlier. The news of Pjanic bid was quoted by Tuttosport, Italian sports newspaper.
Chelsea to appoint Blanc as their new manager
English Premier league side Chelsea are on the verge of appointing Laurent Blanc as their new manager, who has earlier managed France and Paris Saint Germain.
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The talks have progressed well over the last couple of days and Chelsea are confident of getting their man, reports Express, UK’s tabloid newspaper.
Inter Milan close in on Bordeaux young sensation Malcom
Having being linked and watched by the likes of Bayern Munich, Arsenal, PSG and many other top clubs, it’s Inter Milan who seem to be winning the race for the speedy Brazilian winger. The player himself has said yes, and Malcom thinks Inter Milan are the right club for him to develop further. It’s been reported by transfer guru and ever reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Riyad Mahrez to seal £60million Man City move
Manchester City are finally to land Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez for a knockdown fee of £60million. City had tried to sign him in the winter transfer window, but Leicester’s demands of £90million proved to be a stumbling block as Guardiola’s side walked away. But now they are set to land the playmaker, reports Sun, a British tabloid newspaper.
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