Ligue 1

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing – New Man Utd bid expected, three Chelsea transfer updates, and more

Exclusive: Chelsea and PSG interested in transfer of star with €150m release clause

Good morning and welcome to my latest Daily Briefing – read on for exclusive transfer updates on Antony, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao and more!

AC Milan have agreed personal terms over signing Jean Onana, and will now prepare an offer to Bordeaux. Talks are ongoing, Milan keen to get a deal done to replace Franck Kessie.

Rafael Leao is wanted by Chelsea and PSG, but how likely is a deal? Click here to find out more.

Hakim Ziyech has held talks with Ajax, but the move could hinge on Antony’s future. From Chelsea’s perspective, they decided earlier in the summer that the Morocco international can leave.

As for Antony’s move to Manchester United – key hours are ahead in this deal. Click here to find out more exclusive info on this transfer.

Talks are progressing over Nicolas Pepe’s season-long loan move to Nice. Final stage of negotiations now to discuss the player’s salary.

As for replacements, click here for an exclusive update on a potential winger signing for the Gunners.

The Ismaila Sarr deal has fallen through, but my understanding is that Aston Villa will look for alternatives – click here for the full story.

Bertrand Traore has joined Istanbul Basaksehir on a season-long loan. Confirmed.

A move for Bernardo Silva has stalled – click here to find out why, and for exclusive info on Barcelona’s remaining transfer plans for the rest of the window.

Samuel Umtiti is getting closer to completing a move to Lecce. He’s expected to fly to Lecce on Wednesday. Barca currently expected to cover 100% of his salary.

Barcelona are giving serious thought to loaning out Pablo Torre to Racing Santander until the end of the season. The move could happen this week.

David Brooks has signed a new contract with Bournemouth, valid until June 2026, official club statement confirms.

Chelsea have a long-standing interest in AC Milan forward Rafael Leao – here’s my exclusive insight on this potential deal.

Rafael Leao to Chelsea?

Talks have taken place over Hakim Ziyech returning to Ajax. Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have been open to allowing him to leave since May.

One player I don’t expect to leave Chelsea, however, is Kai Havertz. Tuchel still rates him highly – click here to find out more.

Juventus vice president Pavel Nedved on Memphis Depay: “Yes, Memphis is one of the players we’ve in the list – it’s normal to have many options. “Depay could play as centre forward or winger, for sure.”

The situation remains largely the…

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