Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea expect to pay below €30M-€40M for Granit Xhaka. The player has reached a full verbal agreement with the Blues and is willing to accept any contract terms. Xabi Alonso is pushing for the move, with negotiations now focused on a price battle with Sunderland.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has publicly urged the club to be the "first team through the door" to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni, revealing he has held private talks with the Real Madrid midfielder. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for Ederson and are battling Tottenham for West Ham's Matheus Fernandes, after missing out on Elliot Anderson, who joined Manchester City in a £116 million transfer.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal have no intention of selling Viktor Gyökeres this summer, with multiple big clubs having their inquiries rejected; meanwhile, the Gunners remain in pursuit of Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Spanish sources suggest a complex player-swap deal.
Manchester United confirmed Rasmus Højlund has triggered the mandatory buyout clause to complete a permanent move to Napoli for a total fee of €50 million, with the striker recording 16 goals and 8 assists this season.
Romano reports Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool centre-back Konaté, with a four-year deal dependent on whether Florentino Pérez is re-elected as president.
Romano reports that Arsenal can expect at least three summer arrivals, with winger, midfielder and right-back the priorities; the Gunners still plan major spending despite their Champions League final penalty shootout defeat to PSG.
Romano says Chelsea have no intention of letting João Pedro leave, and Barcelona can only hope to advance a summer deal with an unconventional offer.
Romano reports the Gunners will push for a major contract renewal with Arteta once the season ends; if Guardiola leaves his post, the Spanish boss could become the Premier League's highest-paid manager.
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