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Brahim Diaz is on loan from Real Madrid to AC Milan, with the deal expiring in June. On the player’s future, Milan coach Stefano Pioli said: “I’d be very happy to work with Brahim again in the next years, of course. He’s improving his skills a lot, he’s now becoming a really important player.”
There is nothing advanced between Arsenal and Vitor Roque, whose priority remains Barcelona. The Gunners have Brazilian connections with Edu, but they also have Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun up front, so it remains to be seen if this will be a priority for them. Still, I understand English clubs are entering the race as it’s not clear if Barca can afford Roque due to Financial Fair Play issues.
Eduardo Camavinga was linked with Arsenal in January but his agent Jonathan Barnett has made it clear there was nothing to those rumours, saying: “Rumours on Arsenal move in January? That was garbage, it’s something that wasn’t going to happen. He never thought of playing for another team and Real would not let him leave. He’s Real Madrid’s future.”
Vitor Roque’s priority remains Barcelona. He dreams of a move to Barca, and he’s still hoping that’s where he’ll go, but he doesn’t want to wait too long, he wants his future to be resolved in May or June, not at the end of August. His price tag would be around €45m, but let’s see if Athletico Paranaense could accept a different structure, such as a loan-to-buy deal.
For Barca, the timing is crucial, but also there is an issue with Financial Fair Play – Barca still don’t know how much they can invest. This could give an opportunity to English clubs to enter the race. I understand there is nothing advanced with Arsenal at this stage, they already have Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, and Folarin Balogun who is doing excellently on loan at Reims, so we have to understand his future.
Ousmane Dembele‘s contract expires in 2024. This current deal includes a €50m release clause for this summer. Formal talks over a new contract have not started yet but both parties are very calm.
Xavi wants the player to stay, Dembele is happy at Barca. First meetings will take place soon. Dembele is one of few players Barcelona consider ‘untouchable’ this summer.
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