Arsenal and Chelsea want ‘new Ronaldo’According to the Daily Star, Arsenal and Chelsea are battling to sign wonderkid Kaio Jorge, dubbed as ‘the new Ronaldo’ after coming through the ranks of Santos with 13 goals. The Youngster currently plays for Santos and a fee of around £18m has been mooted for Jorge.
Giroud Could Join Italian GiantsStriker Olivier Giroud could still join AC Milan, despite Chelsea announcing they had triggered a one-year contract extension last week. Mediaset claim AC Milan are still very much interested in making a deal happen this Summer.Source: Goal
Barcelona Interested In LaporteAccording to Sport, Barcelona are showing renewed interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte, and may offer midfielder Sergi Roberto as part of the deal.
The contacts between Barça and Manchester City have been intense in the last few days. There have not only been conversations for Sergi Roberto and Laporte, but also for other players.
Leicester In Advanced Talks To Sign Odsonne ÉdouardmLeicester are in advanced talks to sign Odsonne Édouard from Celtic, now working to complete the deal – many clubs interested so Leicester City keen to secure it quickly. Not yet at signings stage but Leicester board now confident. Soumaré deal with Lille, done and confirmed.Source: Fabrizio Romano
Ronaldo Yet To Make Decision On His FutureRonaldo and his camp are yet to make a decision on his future and sources have told ESPN it is unlikely to be finalised until after the European Championship.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives are continuing to gauge interest from some of Europe’s top clubs despite holding talks with Juventus over the Portugal captain’s future.
A move away from Turin for Cristiano Ronaldo has not been ruled out, but there is an acceptance wage demands and Juventus’ asking price may prove to be stumbling blocks to any potential exit.Source: ESPN
Conte To Take Sabbatical For A SeasonAntonio Conte is now destined to remain on standby for a year, calmly deciding his next club. Barring surprises, therefore, Conte will take a sabbatical for a season and has already earned €5M for his separation from Inter.
Source: Fabrizio Romano
DONE DEALS
Charlotte FC Sign Full-BackOFFICIAL: Charlotte FC have signed full-back Christian Fuchs from Leicester City on a free transfer. The player will join his new club in 2022 when Charlotte FC will be starting their first campaign in the MLS.
Sparta Prague Sign DefenderOFFICIAL: Sparta Prague have made defender David Hancko’s loan from Fiorentina permanent for €2.5m.
