Barcelona enters the race for Bruno Fernandes Bruno Fernandes In a surprising twist to the Bruno Fernandes saga, Sky Sports understands that Barcelona have entered the race to sign the midfielder.
The Portuguese international has been the subject of long winded negotiations between Manchester United and Sporting CP, however it seems Barca have entered the race, potentially throwing a spanner in the works of United.
It's being reported that Barca intends to sign Fernandes and then loan him to Valencia till 2021 as a make-weight in their current negotiations for Los Che's striker Rodrigo.
Fernandinho pens a new contract with Manchester City Fernandinho
Pep Guardiola has finally persuaded Fernandinho to extend his stay with Manchester City. The Brazilian's contract was due to expire in the summer, but he has extended his stay till 2021.
Fernandinho has been an integral member of the City team this season, despite playing as a makeshift defender for much of the campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur finalise a permanent deal for Giovani Lo Celso Giovani Lo Celso
Following the departure of Christian Eriksen, Tottenham Hotspur have triggered their option to sign Giovani Lo Celso on a permanent basis this month.
The deal is said to be worth £27 million. The North London club would have had to pay £34 million in the summer, and should have been obligated to buy him if they qualify for the Champions League.
Lo Celso signed a deal which will see him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium till June 2025.
Christian Eriksen joins Inter Milan Christian Eriksen
Inter Milan have completed the signing of Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur. The deal is said to be worth £16.9 million, with the Italian club also to pay a sell on fee to Aiax.
In a statement on Twitter, Spurs said:
“We can confirm the departure of Christian Eriksen who has today completed a transfer to Inter Milan. We wish you all the best for the future, @ChrisEriksen8”
Chelsea enter the race for Krzystof Piatek Krzystof Piatek
According to The Times, Chelsea have registered interest in AC Milan's Krzystof Piatek. The Italian club are looking to recoup much of the £30 million they spent on him a year ago.
The London club will go head to head with Tottenham Hotspur, as Jose Mourinho's side look to bolster their attacking options.
Manchester United to hold onto Alexis Sanchez in the summer Alexis Sanchez
With Manchester United struggling to keep players fit despite having a thin squad, the club doesn't have an option to recall on loan striker Alexis Sanchez.
However, it seems the Old Trafford club will opt to keep him in the summer, with club manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stating in a press conference:
"It's very hard because the clubs don't want to lose their best players. Alexis will come back in the summer and prove you all wrong."
Manchester United and Sporring CP open to compromise over Bruno FernandesBruno Fernandes
Manchester United are gearing up for a fresh bid in the endless Bruno Fernandes saga. The Old Trafford club have had an offer of £38 million plus add ons rejected by Sporting, with the Portuguese club seeing the bid as very inadequate.
However, with the transfer window nearing a shutdown, Guardian understands both parties are open to a compromise.
Inter Milan close to an agreement for Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud
Inter Milan continue their boisterous transfer activity with the pursuit of Chelsea's Olivier Giroud. According to Sky Italy, the Italians are close to a deal for the Frenchman. Sky's Dharmesh Sheth had this to say:
"...the latest information we have from Italy is that the clubs (Chelsea and Inter) are close to an agreement that would see Giroud get a two-and-a-half-year deal."
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