CONOR GALLAGHER is on his way from Chelsea (England) to Atletico Madrid (Spain) after boarding a plane to the Spanish capital. Meanwhile, Manchester City are also selling striker Julian Alvarez to the La Liga side – and the deal is almost certain to get done despite a slight hitch over personal terms.
In other news, Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £35m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion. Meanwhile, Tottenham have identified Dominic Solanke as a major transfer target before the end of the window, according to reports.
Newcastle United have announced the signing of William Osula from Sheffield United. The 21-year-old signs in a deal believed to be worth £10m + £5m in add-ons. Osula said: “I’m very happy to be here. It’s a big club, a great club, so I’m very happy for the opportunity to join Newcastle United. “It’s a great opportunity, and as soon as I heard about Newcastle’s interest, I knew I had to take the chance to join this club if it came. It has come, and I’m really happy to be here.”
Real Sociedad are reportedly expecting Martin Zubimendi to agree a move to Liverpool this summer. Arne Slot’s Reds are eyeing a move for the Spain international as they look for a new no.6 in the window. According to The Athletic, Zubimendi is expected to strike up a deal with Liverpool. Previous suitors such as Arsenal and Barcelona are said to have struggled to convince Zubimendi to make a switch away from Spain in recent transfer windows. It’s claimed that Sociedad will not stand in Zubimendi’s way should he ask to leave the club.
West Ham ace Kurt Zouma is set to leave this summer to link up with the Iranian Messi. Reports have claimed that Zouma is set for a move to Dubai outfit Shabab Al-Ahli. This would see the centre-back team up with former Premier League hero Luka Milivojević and the once-dubbed “Iranian Messi” Sardar Azmoun. Former Monaco and Sporting Lisbon manager Leonardo Jardim currently manages the club. According to TalkSPORT, the Frenchman has been deemed surplus to requirements at the London Stadium.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid ace Samu Omorodion. According to The Athletic, Omorodion is on his way to Stamford Bridge. It is claimed the Blues have finally reached an agreement with Atletico and the striker is set to sign an eight-year deal. Last season, Premier League clubs voted in an “anti-Chelsea rule” to ban transfer fees being spread over the full duration of abnormally long contracts. That means on the West Londoners’ books, they can only amortise the Spaniard’s fee over a maximum of five years.
There has been interest from the Saudi Pro League in Richarlison but SunSport understands a move for Dominic Solanke is not dependent on the Brazilian being sold. Other strikers including Lille’s Jonathan David, Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres have been considered – though the latter’s price tag of £80million would likely be too steep. A new winger is also on the wanted list in N17 with Wolves’ Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace’s England star Eberechi Eze among those admired.
Manchester City star Julian Alvarez is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Atletico are preparing all documents to complete the Alvarez deal. It may take some time until the striker signs his contract with Atleti but a verbal agreement has been reached. The Argentina international agreed on contract until 2029 following a deal between the Spanish giants and City which will cost €75million (£64m) plus €20m (£17m) in add-ons.
Manchester United’s preferred right-back signing remains Noussair Mazraoui. The Red Devils’ current plan is to sign the Bayern Munich defender once Aaron Wan-Bissaka joins West Ham. However, if Wan-Bissaka rejects the Hammers, United will turn to a swap deal with Inter Milan involving Denzel Dumfries, The Athletic report. Dumfries is not planning to discuss a new deal with Inter until after the transfer window closes as he favours a move and is keen on joining United. (www.thesun.co.uk)
