LIVE transfer window: Barça stays on pole for Roque, OM eye Lodi

1:01 p.m.: Llorente returns to Rome

On loan to AS Roma at the end of last season, the Spaniard Diego Llorente returns there for the 2023-2024 season. He was reassigned by Leeds United, where his contract runs until 2026.

12:55 p.m .: Lille inquired about Germain

According The Team and Foot Mercato, Valère Germain is of interest to LOSC, which has inquired about him. Nothing is yet committed at this stage, especially since Jonathan David does not panic covetousness in the North.

12:46 p.m .: Marseille eyes Lodi

Relevo says this Saturday that Marcelino’s OM are thinking of Renan Lodi to strengthen their left-back base. There is no doubt about his departure from Atético de Madrid, but several teams (Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth in particular) are in the running. Lodi could leave against 15 to 20 million euros, reports the Iberian media.

12:21 p.m .: Barça holds Roque

The last few days have brought doubts around the Vitor Roque case, who was said to be close to Barcelona before several clubs questioned the deal. But the situation seems to have returned to calm, and the Brazilian should join Barça, according to several sources, including the usually well-informed Matteo Moretto of Report. The nugget would not join the Balugrana this summer, but rather in January or June 2024.

12:07 p.m .: Burnley should welcome Koulibaly

According to Fabrizio Romano, the French international U20 Soumaïla Coulibaly should settle down at Burnley, on loan from Borussia Dortmund where he did not win. The centre-back spent two seasons in the Ruhr area. His loan should be accompanied, according to the insider, by a compulsory purchase option valued at around fifteen million euros.

12:01: Niang has options abroad

According The Team, M’Baye Niang, Senegalese international and left free by Auxerre following relegation, pleases three foreign clubs. La Liga-promoted Las Palmas and Turkey’s Konyaspor have reportedly already made him a contract offer; and the Salernitana watches over him. The former AC Milan player should therefore leave France during the summer.

11:54 am: PSG wants departures

According The Team, the return of PSG will be marked by the desire of the leaders to push a multitude of players towards the exit. Mauro Icardi, author of a good season with Galatasaray, is at the center of discussions between the two clubs for a permanent transfer; Leandro Paredes pleases several clubs in England or Saudi Arabia, and he could also take the tangent, among others. The transfer window this summer should not be one-way in Paris.

11:36 am: Chukwueze, priority for AC Milan

According to Calciomercato.com journalist Daniele Longo, AC Milan have made Samuel Chukwueze their priority on the right wing. Villarreal refused an initial offer of 25 million euros from the Rossoneri, but the two clubs continue to discuss.

11:26 am: Dortmund do not forget Sancho

According to Sky Sports Germany, a return of Jadon Sancho is still an option in the minds of Borussia Dortmund leaders. Performing in yellow and black before joining Manchester United in 2021, the English winger is still appreciated in the Ruhr area. Nothing is committed between the two clubs.

11:18 am: Kang-In Lee in Paris, it’s imminent

PSG are in the process of attracting the Mallorcan for 5 years, according to several sources including The Team. The two clubs have reached an agreement estimated around 22 million euros, and the South Korean should commit to Paris quickly since he has already passed his medical examinations.

11:04 am: Pepelu signs in Valencia

Well-regarded hope in Spain, the central midfielder of Levante Pepelu signed in the other club of his city, in Valencia, against 5 million euros. He signed a 5-year contract, with a release clause of 100 million euros.

10:07 a.m.: Friday news

9:53 am: Pulisic at AC Milan, it’s as if it was done

AC Milan have agreed a €22m deal with Chelsea to sign Chelsea striker Christian Pulisic, according to Sky Sports. The American, whom OL once coveted, was allowed to undergo a medical examination and finalize the terms of his future contract. The Blues have also negotiated a large percentage in the event of a resale.

9:21 a.m .: Barça observes Santos

FC Barcelona would consider recruiting Andrey Santos, a young player from Chelsea (19 years old), to replace Sergio Busquets. The Daily Mail announces that the Catalan scouts would have fallen in love with the Brazilian who has still not played a single minute in the Premier League.

8:42 am: Saint-Maximin, direction Saudi Arabia

The arrival of Harvey Barnes (see below) could precipitate, according to The Sun, the departure of Allan Saint-Maximin. The former Stéphanois would have touches on the side of Saudi Arabia and could swell the ranks, already well stocked, of European players who have left for the Arabian Peninsula.

8:27 am: Newcastle in the race for Barnes

Newcastle United are hoping to complete a €44m transfer for Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes. But competition is tough as Aston Villa and West Ham are also keen to secure the signing of the 25-year-old England international.

8:17 am: Kalulu to Nantes?

In Sochaux, it’s the big sale. Downgraded to National 1 by the DNCG, the FCSM is busy relieving its workforce of its large salaries before returning, on appeal, to the financial policeman of French football. Aldo Kalulu is now free of any contract and, according to L’Equipe, is very popular with FC Nantes. Amiens, Metz, Caen and Union Saint-Gilloise are also in the running.

8:11 am: Lloris to replace Onana at Inter?

While Andre Onana is only one step away from Manchester United, Inter Milan is looking for a successor. And, according to Foot Mercato, this could be Hugo Lloris. The Frenchman is looking for a new challenge after a trying season at Tottenham. If Saudi clubs have already sent him firm offers, the Lombard challenge could charm the former captain of the France team.

8:05 am: Joao Felix linked to Neymar?

8 a.m.: Messi soon presented

Argentina international Lionel Messi’s next club, Inter Miami, announced on Friday that it will hold a presentation of its new star player at an event dubbed “The Unveil” on July 16 in its stadium. Last month, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner announced he was joining the Florida club after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired. The event will include “exciting entertainment, on-pitch speeches and more“, the club said in a press release, which did not mention Messi’s name.

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