RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Díaz open to Saudi move? (L’Equipe’s José Barroso via @iMiaSanMia)
Somehow, some way, there could be some legitimacy (maybe) to the rumor linking Bayern Munich star Luis Díaz to Al-Hilal:
According to @lequipe’s José Barroso, Al-Hilal are working on a deal to sign Luis Díaz from Bayern:
-The Saudi side have made Díaz their priority
-Díaz is open to the move
-Al-Hilal are working on an initial bid worth at least €70m
-Bayern have made it clear they have no intention of selling the player after his first outstanding season for the club and 3 years left on his contract
On the surface, the rumor seem completely ludicrous. If there were a chance that Díaz could actually be open to leaving, it would probably be because Al-Hilal can offer the Colombian star an insane amount of money. A big hurdle for Al-Hilal is that Bayern Munich just paid €70 million for Díaz and he proceeded to have a top 5-10 season for wingers. Why would Bayern Munich turn around and sell him for no profit?
Like Michael Olise, though, Bayern Munich is almost assuredly not going to consider a sale this summer. The Bavarians recognize that they have a legitimate window to win titles and if they can keep the core group together, the club could be poised to do massive things this season.
Palhinha to Villa? (The Hard Tackle)
Aston Villa could be planning to take a run at Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha:
Those comments are likely to alert Aston Villa, who have been linked with the former Sporting CP star in recent weeks. The West Midlands outfit are believed to be exploring midfield reinforcements as they prepare for another demanding campaign under Unai Emery, with Palhinha viewed as a player capable of adding experience, physicality and defensive stability.
According to reports, Aston Villa have been assessing deal conditions, and Bayern Munich prefer a permanent transfer to another loan. Other clubs have shown interest, but Bayern are determined to reduce their wage bill and trim the squad through outright sales. For Villa, Palhinha represents an attractive option thanks to his proven Premier League pedigree.
Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl might just need to take what he can get for Palhinha at this point. The Portuguese star might actually want to stay at Bayern Munich, so this could start to get very complicated.
Stones to Inter (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)
John Stones is off to Inter Milan per Fabrizio Romano:
🚨⚫️🔵 BREAKING: John Stones to Inter, here we go! Approval on contract terms just arrived, all confirmed.
Deal until June 2028, no option for further year. Salary around €4m net per season.
Stones will undergo medical in Milano soon.
Story from today, confirmed. 🏴
Chelsea reportedly tried to get into the race for Stones per TEAMtalk , but Inter appears to have won the battle:
John Stones is keen on a move to London, with the experienced England defender open to resuming his Premier League career in the capital and with sources telling TEAMtalk why Arsenal currently have an advantage over Chelsea in the race.
The 32-year-old, who became a free agent after leaving Manchester City this summer, is understood to favour a move to the city where he can settle long-term while exploring opportunities beyond playing.
LFC set for talks with PSG for Barcola (ESPN)
Liverpool has reportedly booked some time to talk with Paris Saint-Germain about star attacker Bradley Barcola:
Liverpool have scheduled talks with Paris Saint-Germain over the signing of Bradley Barcola, according to Florian Plettenberg. It comes as reports claim that the France international winger recently turned down a new contract, which has entered its final two years. With PSG now open to an exit, and Liverpool looking for a new winger following Mohamed Salah’s summer departure, Barcola is viewed as a top target. A first offer is expected soon from the Reds, while personal terms are not believed to be a problem.
Al-Hilal to make push for Dembélé? (Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri)
Al-Hilal could also be looking at Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé:
🇸🇦 After Crysencio Summerville, the Saudi giants want to add another top-class winger.
🗣️ First contacts have taken place with Dembélé’s representatives. If the player gives the green light, Al-Hilal will then open talks with PSG which wants to renew the Ballon d’Or 2025.
Rashford has three big suitors (ESPN)
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is reportedly garnering interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur:
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the situation of Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford, according to iNews. United remain keen to offload the 28-year-old after his loan at Barcelona wasn’t turned into a €30 million permanent deal, but there is some reluctance to allow him to join a Premier League rival. Rashford, who directly contributed to 25 goals in 49 matches across all competitions at Barcelona last season, is prioritizing joining a top club in the Champions League after dismissing interest from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
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