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Brahim Diaz on loan deal with AC Milan expiring in June: “Return to Real Madrid? I’m only focused on Milan now. I want to do my best here, I want to give it 100% of my energies. I’m just thinking about the next games as Milan player.”
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs following Romeo Lavia ahead of the summer. Manchester City also still really appreciate the player after they sold him to Southampton, but there is a buy-back clause option for City, only valid in 2024, meaning other clubs can try to attack the situation this summer. The race looks absolutely open for this summer.
West Ham are resigned to losing Declan Rice, but avoiding relegation could see them bump up their asking price, and Arsenal have alternatives, even if he is their top target – click here to find out more.
Barcelona now expect Sergio Busquets to leave the club as free agent this summer. The club believe the player’s decision has been made, and are waiting for official communication. His statement could be within the next 24 hours if all goes to plan — Busquets, set for new challenge after 18 years at Barca.
Inaki Pena has signed a new contract with Barcelona as the agreement has been completed. It’s done and has been officially confirmed by the club. The new deal is valid until June 2026.
Barcelona are currently not advancing with Ansu Fati x Ruben Neves swap deal with Wolves despite links. Neves and Ansu share the same agent — but the Portuguese midfielder isn’t a priority target for Xavi at the moment.
Mathys Tel agents confirm he stays at Bayern next season: “Mathys will stay in Munich no matter what. It’s totally clear for us. Now they know he’s the future, even if Mbappe or Haaland come this summer.”
Bayern’s Oliver Kahn reveals: “We tried everything for Erling Haaland one year ago and went to our financial limits. We had to decide: do we want to break our wage structure? We weren’t ready for that. That’s not Bayern-like.”
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs following Romeo Lavia ahead of the summer. Manchester City also still really appreciate the player after they sold him to Southampton, but there is a buy-back clause option for City, only valid in 2024, meaning other…
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