#deadlineday News as Why Mbappe makes surprise visit to Real Madrid’s medical room, Ancelotti prepares to sell Vinícius for £70m to fund transfer for Mbappe
According to Spanish publication AS, the current drama surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s move appears to be coming to an end. The French sensation is anticipated to inform PSG of his decision in the next week or two. Real Madrid has not let up in their chase of the superstar, and there are still connections with Liverpool.
After the Saudi Arabian transfer market closed, Karim Benzema will stay at Al-Ittihad, debunking transfer rumours that he may join the Premier League or return to Lyon.
Fulham is hopeful that Armando Broja may be acquired before the transfer window ends in order to replace Aleksandar Mitrovic. The £50 million asking price for the Albanian striker indicates Chelsea’s unwillingness to let go of him. Chelsea turned down Wolves’ loan offer for Broja, a sign that the Blues wanted him gone permanently.
Rodrigo Muniz is expected to depart on loan from Fulham if they sign Broja, as Atletico Mineiro, Gremio, and Real Betis have all shown interest in the Brazilian winger.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano makes it clear that Amad Diallo, a winger for Manchester United, is happy to remain at Old Trafford, despite reports indicating that the player desired a loan move to Sunderland.
Morgan Rogers of Middlesbrough is about to join with Aston Villa for an initial fee of £8 million, with add-ons potentially pushing the total cost to £16 million.
Former Celtic winger Jota is being eyed by West Ham, who is looking for more offensive alternatives. The Hammers are hoping to sign the Portuguese player on loan since he is apparently not happy at Al-Ittihad. This action might make it easier for Said Benrahma to transfer to Lyon for about £15 million.
West Ham full-back Ben Johnson’s contract was rejected by Crystal Palace, and the team now hopes to extend it before it expires this summer.
Cedric Soares, whose contract with Arsenal expires this summer, may leave the team as Turkish teams have shown interest in the right-back. Arsenal has been relatively quiet during the transfer season.
After Lyon’s €20 million offer for Orel Mangala was turned down, Nottingham Forest is holding out for €30 million (£25.6 million), but talks are still ongoing.
The planned trade between Brentford and Antonio Nusa, 18, is having issues and might fall through. In search of increased playing time, Nusa chose Brentford over Spurs after initial interest. A reported £25 million transfer agreement with Club Brugge may be in jeopardy due to last-minute complications.
Although Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham, believes it unlikely that any business will be completed before Deadline Day, there are hints that the team may reconsider its pursuit of Lucas Bergvall from Djurgardens IF, who is also being watched by Barcelona, as reported by Sky Sports.
