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Read on for today’s headlines, with the latest on Youri Tielemans and Arsenal, the clarification of the Cristiano Ronaldo situation and the truth about Manchester United’s search for Jude Bellingham…
Olivier Giroud is set to extend his contract with AC Milan after the World Cup. The proposed new agreement will be ready for the documents to be signed as soon as possible. Giroud’s main focus for now is on the World Cup, but he would be more than happy to continue with Milan.
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli on Rafael Leao’s contract talks: “He’s very happy with us, it’s clear. Maldini and Rafa’s camp are in negotiations. We are waiting for good news. He is happy with Milan, I want him to stay.”
Youri Tielemans has not yet given his word to any club. It is still open and he will decide at the right time.
Barcelona is tied to every free agent player on the market, as they always monitor the free agent market, but it’s not advanced as it is.
There has been talk that Barcelona renounces Youri Tielemans because they have given their word to Arsenal, but this is not the case. They’ll still be linked with free agents, I’m sure, but nothing has been done yet.
César Azpilicueta: “The new owners of Chelsea have changed my situation, they wanted to keep me at all costs despite the contract situation, I told Barcelona. I’m sure Xavi understood my point. Besides, London is my home.”
Gregor Kobel on the FC Bayern links: “I didn’t hear those stories and that doesn’t interest me either. I play for Borussia Dortmund and we have big plans with BVB. That’s all I care about.
Josip Juranovic is drawing interest from many clubs after a strong World Cup for Croatia. Celtic are open to discussing offers, having already secured a replacement right-back in the form of Alistair Johnston should Juranovic leave in the next few transfer windows.
César Azpilicueta: “The new owners of Chelsea have changed my situation, they wanted to keep me at all costs despite the contract situation, I told Barcelona. I’m sure Xavi understood my point. Besides, London is my home.”
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Official. Oliver Bierhoff’s contract at the DFB has been terminated: he is out of the project after disappointing World Cup results for Germany.
When Denzel Dumfries’ agent Rafaela Pimenta was asked about a possible move to a Premier League club: “I hope his value doesn’t increase, otherwise it will be difficult to transfer him.”
