Christian Pulisic’s agent has reportedly sounded out interest “in Italy and abroad” as the USMNT star stalls on signing a new contract at AC Milan.

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The United States international is currently tied to terms at San Siro through to 2027. The Rossoneri are doing all they can to add a further 12 months to that deal, with Pulisic lined up for a much-deserved pay rise.

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He has become a talismanic figure for Milan, registering a career-best 17 goals and 12 assists this season, but is said to be mulling over his options after enduring a tough Serie A campaign that is destined to finish without European qualification being secured.

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There has been talk of Premier League teams casting admiring glances towards the ex- Chelsea forward, while heavyweight outfits in Italy have seen what Pulisic is capable of and would be willing to do a deal at the right price.

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Matteo Moretto has told when offering an update on Pulisic’s situation: “He does not have a short contract, he expires in 2027 with an option for 2028, but Milan has been negotiating his renewal for several months now. The parties have arrived, I would not say at the contracts, but almost. They have reached a verbal agreement, they have discussed figures and numbers, contract adjustments and everything in terms of salary.

“Then at a certain point, Pulisic asked and took time because he wanted to understand Milan’s sporting project between the sporting director and the coach. He wants to have guarantees for the future.

“Pulisic’s agent is moving a lot, he proposed the boy both in Italy and abroad. But the player certainly has a contract with Milan, and in my opinion, once these ideas are clear, then we can also get to a contract extension. As of today, the renewal is on standby.”

One of the proudest things about Manchester United is their incredible academy. Over the years, they have produced some legends of football, going back to the Busby Babes and the Class of ’92.

More recently, some of the best Carrington graduates to come out of Old Trafford include Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay. That particular quartet all enjoyed success in the famous red shirt.

Under Rubem Amoirm, there have been several academy stars who have had first-team involvement already. Players with less experience, including striker Chido Obi, have been given minutes, and more prominent members of the squad have featured heavily, including Kobbie Mainoo.

However, one Carrington graduate who has struggled for his best form consistently this term is Alejandro Garnacho.

Alejandro Garnacho's struggle in 2024/25

After a couple of breakout seasons in the past two campaigns, notably scoring that audacious overhead kick against Everton last term, Garnacho has been a little inconsistent in the 2024/25 campaign.

Of course, the Red Devils have struggled as a team, and the Argentina international has been in and out of the side.

The 20-year-old’s numbers are, on the face of things, impressive. He has scored nine times and managed to provide eight goals across all competitions, having featured in 45 games so far this term.

However, his goal involvements have tended to come in clumps, and he grabbed six goals and assists in the first two rounds of the Carabao Cup against Barnsley and Leicester City. He has also grabbed three assists in United’s last three Europa League games.

In the Premier League, the Argentina winger scored last weekend, also against the Foxes, but had previously gone on a 16-game goal and assist drought. The goal was a well-taken finish, getting on the end of a pass from Bruno Fernandes and firing into the bottom right corner.

Garnacho is clearly a talented player, who has shown just how good he can be this term. However, his inconsistencies might lead Amorim to rotate him out of the side more, so he can stay fresh and have more of an impact off the bench.

If this is the case, perhaps there is another Carrington graduate who can help supplement Garnacho’s playing time.

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United are not short of quality options in their academy, but perhaps none are more exciting than Gibraltar international James Scanlon.

The 18-year-old winger has been in superb form for the Red Devils U18s this term and has made the bench once for the first team against Real Socidead in the Europa League last week.

The 10-cap Gibraltar star, who has one international goal already, has certainly not forgotten his shooting boots this season for United’s academy. He has 17 goals in 24 games across all competitions, as well as six assists.

Scanlon has been in particularly deadly form in the U18s Premier League for United this season. He has an impressive 13 goals in 13 appearances, including four goals against Blackburn Rovers in a 9-0 win.

Aside from his excellent performances this season, one of the reasons the 18-year-old could be propelled into the United first team is due to his international experience. He has already played senior football for Gibraltar, which will certainly have got him used to the physicality he can expect.

In fact, one of his best performances for the national side came against Wales in a friendly last summer. His side didn’t see much of the ball, but Scanlon impressed in possession and without the ball, too. As per Sofascore, he won three out of five ground duels and completed 80% of his passes.

Touches

18

Pass accuracy

80%

Passes completed

8/10

Ground duels won

3/5

Dribbles completed

1

Tackles and interceptions

2

Tackle win rate

100%

It is certainly hard to argue that giving Scanlon first-team opportunities this season would not be deserved. Not only is he a full international for his nation, but has been “absolutely flying” for United’s youth sides this season, as Statman Dave said.

With Garnacho’s form patchy, perhaps Scanlon is the man to come into the first team and help take the workload off him, to let him rediscover his best form.

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The winter transfer window was nothing short of disastrous for Arsenal this year.

Mikel Arteta’s side were still in both domestic cups and just about within touching distance of Liverpool atop the Premier League when it was opened, yet the board opted not to sign a single player despite the attack being decimated.

The Gunners are now out of both cups, miles off the Reds in the league, and could still be without two of their regular front three when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League next month.

The only transfer-related positive to come out of January was the surprise news that the North Londoners were seen as the most likely to sign Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi come the summer.

However, recent reports have linked Arsenal with a potential upgrade on the Spaniard, a player that incoming Sporting Director Andrea Berta has reportedly tried to sign before.

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According to a recent report from Spain, Arsenal are planning for a big summer of transfer activity and have identified Newcastle United star Bruno Guimarães as one of their key targets.

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In fact, the report has revealed that the desire to chase the Brazilian international stems primarily from incoming Sporting Director Andrea Berta, who is ‘in love’ with him and tried to sign him three times while at Atlético Madrid. The fact the Italian would like to bring him to the Emirates has already been brought up in talks with the player’s circle.

The good news for the North Londoners is that the story claims a failure to qualify for the Champions League this season will see the asking price for the midfield monster drop to just £60m.

It could be a complicated and still relatively costly transfer to get over the line, but given Guimarães immense ability, one well worth pursuing, even if that means skipping out on Zubimendi.

How Guimarães compares to Zubimendi

In an ideal world, Arsenal would be able to sign both midfielders this summer, but with the attack needing some serious investment, we can see a world in which it’s one or the other.

In that case, it would probably be a wise choice for Berta and Co to come down on the side of Guimarães, as while he and Zubimendi can both play in either the eight or six roles, he is the more dangerous of the pair in an attacking sense.

Moreover, with someone like Declan Rice on the team who can also play both roles to a high level, we’d argue that the ability to help out in attacks is more important, considering the defensive solidity of Arteta’s side.

For example, in just 36 appearances this term, the “world-class” midfielder, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has scored three goals and provided eight assists, equating to a goal involvement on average every 3.27 games.

In contrast, the San Sebastian-born ace has scored one goal and provided two assists in 36 appearances, equating to a goal involvement every 12 games.

Progressive Passes

7.32

6.15

Progressive Carries

1.45

1.21

Shots

1.15

0.59

Key Passes

1.38

0.54

Passes into the Final Third

5.06

4.98

Shot-Creating Actions

3.38

1.51

Goal-Creating Actions

0.52

0.21

Tackles

2.12

2.34

Interceptions

0.93

1.34

Successful Take-Ons

0.97

0.63

Ball Recoveries

5.06

4.44

The one-sided nature of this comparison only continues when we take a look under the hood at their underlying numbers.

For example, per FBref, the Toon star comes out on top in most relevant metrics, including but not limited to, actual and expected non-penalty goals plus assists, progressive passes and carries, shots and shots on target, ball recoveries, successful take-ons and more, all per 90.

Ultimately, while both players would be fine additions to this Arsenal squad, Guimarães would undoubtedly be the better signing and one that would kick-start Berta’s tenure in a big way.

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Newcastle United star Alexander Isak is said to be high on Mikel Arteta’s list of ideal strikers for Arsenal, with another update on his price tag now surfacing in what could be a boost for the Gunners.

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Isak helped to knock Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup semi-finals recently, putting in a stellar performance against them during the second leg at St. James’ Park, and opened the scoring for Eddie Howe’s side in their first leg victory.

The 25-year-old has been a nightmare for Premier League defences and Arsenal’s own backline since he made the move to England from Real Sociedad, with Arteta and co identifying him as a “dream” transfer target.

“I mean, Arsenal’s dream priority is Alexander Isak, and I’m still told that he would like to join a Champions League club and stay in the Premier League in the long run,” said reliable journalist Ben Jacobs to GiveMeSport.

“But of course, in the short-to-medium term, he’s on fire for Newcastle United. He’s invested at Newcastle, and he’s well contracted at Newcastle, so they aren’t worried about necessarily losing Isak imminently, nor do they feel they absolutely have to agree a new contract with him because he remains healthily contracted.

“So it’s a bit of a dream target for Arsenal.”

Isak’s deal still has another three years left to run, meaning the Magpies can afford to charge premium rates for their world-class marksman in the event major clubs do come knocking for his signature.

Reports have suggested that the former La Liga sensation could cost as much £125 million, which means Arsenal would have to break their transfer record to strike a deal for Isak, if Newcastle even entertained the idea of selling him.

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However, a new claim has emerged courtesy of Spanish news outlet Sport, which may well come as a boost for Arteta in his pursuit of the superstar number nine.

Indeed, they report that Newcastle have set Isak’s valuation at a fee in excess of £83 million, which is a seismic drop from other mooted figures. Arsenal are yet again mentioned by Sport as one of the contenders for his services, but they face stiff competition from Chelsea and Liverpool, who are also in the running.

While £83 million is still a hefty figure, you can make a very serious case that Isak is one of the best centre-forwards in world football right now, and quality attacking players of his ilk will all command a marquee price tag.

After taking one step into the Champions League quarter-finals, Aston Villa now reportedly want to get another one over on Europe’s top sides in the race to sign a defensive target.

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It wasn’t so long ago that goal-line technology was malfunctioning against Sheffield United on Aston Villa’s way to Premier League survival. Now, almost five years on, they’re no longer just surviving in England’s top flight, they’re thriving. Unai Emery has dragged the Midlands club away from the bottom half and into the Champions League, where they have taken Europe by storm.

Having defeated Club Brugge 3-1 to take a comfortable lead into the second leg of their last 16 tie, the Villans’ Champions League dream undoubtedly remains a reality with their sights now potentially set on the last eight.

Away from their European ventures, however, Emery’s squad still needs plenty of work in pursuit of a consistent place inside the Premier League’s top four. Currently sat 10th and five points adrift of the Champions League places, the Villans have already set their sights on one particular reinforcement.

According to Caught Offside, Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign Konstantinos Koulierakis ahead of both Liverpool and Real Madrid in a deal worth up to €50m (£42m).

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The young Wolfsburg centre-back has enjoyed an impressive campaign and could yet emerge to become Emery’s eventual replacement for 31-year-old Tyrone Mings.

With plenty of competition for his signature, European football could prove to be key – making Aston Villa’s current position all the more frustrating as the Premier League season enters its final stretch.

"Complete" Koulierakis is a rising star

At just 21 years old, Koulierakis is undoubtedly one to watch. Helping Wolfsburg into the top seven of the Bundesliga this season – just four points adrift of the top four – it’s no surprise that the defender has reportedly attracted the interest of several top sides.

The only question that could remain this summer is just where Koulierakis will end up and whether it will be those in the Midlands welcoming a new star with open arms. Emery could certainly use with the depth and, as football talent scout Jacek Kulig described the Wolfsburg star, a “complete” defender in Koulierakis.

Aston Villa’s squad depth could prove to be the main factor behind their top four failure this season, but arrivals such as Koulierakis would quickly put an end to those struggles for years to come.

A Ben McDermott half-century guided Hobart Hurricanes to a convincing seven-wicket win over Sydney Thunder to kick off 2024 at the BBL

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Ben McDermott has returned from concussion to steer Hobart Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting seven-wicket BBL win over Sydney Thunder.McDermott, who missed two matches after a training mishap, top scored with an unbeaten 53 from 34 deliveries as his side chased down a target of 151 with 11 balls to spare at Blundstone Arena on Monday night.Related

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The victory, Hobart’s second of the season from five matches, lifts them to fifth spot on the ladder, two points outside the top four.McDermott shared an 85-run partnership with the in-form Macalister Wright, who fell late in the chase for 34 from 25 balls.Wright’s knock came on the back of an impressive 36-ball 63 against Renegades and 33 from 19 against Stars.The pair took 22 runs from the two-over power surge taken in the 13th over to get the chase down to roughly a run a ball.Thunder are long odds to make the finals, with just one win from six starts in a 10-games-per-team competition.Earlier, captain Chris Green gave Thunder’s innings a late boost with an unbeaten 33 from just 17 deliveries after coming to the crease at 92 for 6.Thunder lost regular wickets throughout, including English import Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was run out without facing a ball. Kohler-Cadmore, who has a career strike rate of 140 at an average of almost 30, unsuccessfully took on the arm of Wright in the deep in the fourth over.Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary and Patrick Dooley shared the spoils for Hurricanes with two wickets each.The experienced Jordan picked up an economical 2 for 20 from four overs, including the wicket of the dangerous Oliver Davies (20 off 17) during the power surge.Chaudhary (2 for 26 from four) had opener Cameron Bancroft (21 from 20) caught and bowled with his spin, then returned in the 15th over to trap Nathan McAndrew lbw.Caleb Jewell (31 from 20) got Hurricanes’ chase off to a strong start but was out in the eighth over to a low outfield catch by Daniel Sams, ruled by the third umpire to have been held just above the grass.

“We can’t afford injuries in that big tournament which involves practice matches and lots of travel,” says Bangladesh captain

Mohammad Isam10-Sep-2023Shakib Al Hasan feels Bangladesh should rest their ODI World Cup-bound players during the home series against New Zealand later this month to ensure that they are “fit and healthy.” The three-match ODI series begins on September 21 and concludes on 26 in Dhaka, with both teams set to travel to India the following day. Both New Zealand and Bangladesh have two warm-up matches each on September 29 and October 2, respectively.Shakib conceded that one of the reasons to ask for this short period of rest is because of “lots of travel” that the team would have during the tournament in India. Bangladesh’s home series against New Zealand could also be an opportunity to test their bench strength. They are yet to name the squad for the World Cup.”We will try a few things in the three ODIs against New Zealand,” Shakib said. “If we can get one or two players from there who can fit into the team [later], it will be better for the team. Everyone has a chance [to play]. I personally believe that those who played in the Asia Cup could be rested from the New Zealand series, especially those who are confirmed for the World Cup.Related

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“We cannot afford injuries in that big tournament which involves practice matches and lots of travel. We don’t have a lot of bench strength. It is very important for us that players are fit and healthy for the World Cup. I want all four of our fast bowlers to remain fit, now that Ebadot [Hossain] is out.”Bangladesh’s opponents, New Zealand, have picked a second-string squad led by Lockie Ferguson with Tom Latham among a group of senior players given a break before the World Cup.Meanwhile, Shakib suggested that the question about Mahmudullah’s return was “irrelevant” now, although BCB president Nazmul Hassan had stated twice since May that he was in contention. Mahmudullah has not played an ODI since March.”I don’t know if you mentioned Riyad [Mahmudullah] when he was missing from the last three series. Now you are saying it (laughs). I think it is very irrelevant. You have again asked the wrong question. Towhid Hridoy replaced Riyad .”

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da bet nacional： Muito se falou no São Paulo após o clássico contra o Santos dos 16 prováveis desfalques da equipe, número de fato excessivo. Pois bem, nada como um adversário que não oferecia grandes resistências para que o técnico Rogério Ceni pudesse usar toda sua criatividade para superar os problemas. Deu certo. E o Tricolor amassou a Inter de Limeira por 5 a 1 na noite desta quarta-feira (15), no Morumbi, pelo Campeonato Paulista, em noite de desencantos, com dois jogadores marcando gols pela primeira vez, e golaços.

O resultado deixa o clube tricolor bem próximo de assegurar matematicamente a sua vaga nas quartas de final do Estadual. A equipe alcançou os 17 pontos, mantém a liderança no Grupo B e abre vantagem considerável para o Guarani, terceiro com 10. A Inter segue com 10 pontos, no terceiro lugar do Grupo A e, sem maiores preocupações com rebaixamento por hora, pode até sonhar com uma vaguinha no mata-mata. O Bragantino, segundo da chave, tem 14 pontos.

> ATUAÇÕES: Galoppo brilha, e São Paulo dá show em vitória com golaços no Morumbi

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Com o Departamento Médico cheio e sem o titular Luciano, suspenso, Ceni foi pragmático na montagem do time. Apostou em um 4-4-2, com Gabriel Neves ganhando nova chance nos titulares, atuando ao lado de Méndez, enfim experimentado como o volante de saída, e Nestor e Galoppo de meias.

O primeiro tempo, contudo, foi de Wellington Rato. Foi dele a cobrança de escanteio para o primeiro gol são-paulino, de Caio, marcando pela primeira vez, na sua estreia como lateral-esquerdo titular.

Depois foi o próprio Rato que marcou, também pela primeira vez com a camisa são-paulina. No segundo tempo, Galoppo, agora artilheiro de fato do Paulistão, deixou o seu e Pedrinho selou o placar elástico com um verdadeiro golaço. Ainda teve tempo para Pablo Maia mandar a bomba de fora da área e fazer mais um golaço no Morumbi, em placar elástico há muito não visto.

O JOGO

A partida com um esvaziado Morumbi (pelo menos em comparação com jogos anteriores) começou com pressão mandante do Tricolor. Logo aos 4′, Wellington Rato cobrou escanteio na primeira trave e Beraldo desviou de cabeça com veneno para ótima defesa de Léo Vieira.

Em noite de Rato, o ponta cobrou outro escanteio com perigo na primeira trave e encontrou desta vez Alan Franco, que desviou de cabeça e deixou a bola na medida para Caio, pela primeira vez jogando como lateral desde o início, completar de primeira às redes e abrir o placar, aos 14′.

ACORDA TRICOLOR

O primeiro gol parece ter freado um pouco o ímpeto são-paulino. A equipe passou a privilegiar o toque de bola, sem tanta intensidade. O problema, óbvio, era a falta de ritmo de jogo de algumas peças, como Gabriel Neves, e a pouco desenvoltura principalmente pelo lado esquerdo, onde Caio ataca, mas não defende.

Melhor para os visitantes. Aos 23′, Bill recebeu justamente por aquele lado do campo, cortou por dentro, justamente no setor de Neves, e arriscou o chute, que saiu rente à trave. Três minutos depois, o São Paulo não teve a mesma sorte. Zé Mário cobrou escanteio, Douglas dividiu com Beraldo pelo alto, ganhou e desviou para João Paulo, livre na pequena área, aproveitar a sobra e empatar.

PROMESSA DE PASMACEIRA… SÓ QUE NÃO

As coisas seguiam uma monotonia irritante para as arquibancadas. Bola para Nestor ou Galoppo, tentativa de buscar Rato e nada acontece… Foram quase 20 minutos em que a única válvula de escape de um São Paulo com campo de jogo no setor defensivo, mas com uma Inter recuada, teve.

Até aos 42′. Foi quando Nestor recuperou a bola na entrada da área e acionou Calleri. O argentino fez o pivô muito bem executado e encontrou, adivinhem, Wellington Rato que desta vez ao invés de buscar um companheiro decidiu infiltrar e finalizar firme para marcar seu primeiro gol pelo clube e deixar o Tricolor de novo à frente do marcador.

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GOLEADA DESENHADA

Tudo o que levava a crer que a etapa final poderia ser até certo ponto monótona como o primeiro tempo foi para o ralo logo aos 3′, quando Galoppo acionou Nestor, viu o companheiro cortar a marcação, chutar e o goleiro Léo defender. Com faro afinado para o gol, o argentino conseguiu recuperar e só finalizar para marcar o terceiro do jogo, o seu sexto no Paulistão, assumindo de vez a artilharia.

A Inter até tentava uma coisa ou outra. Aos 13′, por exemplo, Bill recebeu cruzamento, limpou toda a marcação e chutou para bela defesa de Rafael. Mas a noite era tricolor. Aos 28′, Pedrinho, que entrara pouco antes, recebeu bola na ponta-direita, deu um elástico em Rael, passou como quis, invadiu a área e chutou para marcar um gol de placa no Morumbi e encaminhar a goleada.

MAIS UM GOLAÇO E PLACAR DEFINIDO

O São Paulo até conseguiu bons lances depois, como um gol perdido por Calleri, aos 30′.

Mas, foi aos 40′ que a noite são-paulino ficou perfeita por completa.Pablo Maia carregou a bola com liberdade e soltou uma bomba de muito longe, no ângulo do goleiro Léo Vieira. Golaço para selar de vez a vitória tricolor.

PRÓXIMOS JOGOS

O São Paulo volta a campo só no dia 21 (terça-feira), depois do Carnaval, quando enfrenta o São Bento, fora de casa, às 19h30 (de Brasília). Antes disso, no sábado (18), às 16h (de Brasília), a Inter recebe o Água Santa.

FICHA TÉCNICA
SÃO PAULO 5 x 1 FERROVIÁRIA
CAMPEONATO PAULISTA – PRIMEIRA FASE – NONA RODADA

Data e horário: 15/2/2023 (quarta-feira ), às 21h35 (de Brasília)
Local: Estádio do Morumbi, em São Paulo (SP)
Árbitro: Matheus Delgado Candançan
Auxiliares: Luiz Alberto Andrini Nogueira e Amanda Pinto Matias
VAR: Thiago Duarte Peixoto
Público e renda:16.422 torcedores/R$ 473.115,00

Cartões amarelos: Douglas (Inter de Limeira)

GOLS
Caio aos 14min do 1ºT (1-0), João Paulo aos 26min do 1ºT (1-1), Wellington Rato aos 42min do 1ºT (2-1), Galoppo aos 3min do 2ºT (3-1), Pedrinho aos 28min do 2ºT (4-1) e Pablo Maia aos 42min do 2ºT (5-1)

SÃO PAULO
Rafael; Natha, Beraldo, Alan Franco (Pablo Maia, 23/2)e Caio; Gabriel Neves (Talles Costa, 32/2), Méndez (Luan, 24/2), Galoppo (Marcos Paulo, 32/2) e Nestor; Wellington Rato (Pedrinho, 14/2) e Calleri
Técnico: Rogério Ceni

INTER DE LIMEIRA
Léo Vieira; Zé Mário (Bruno Menezes, 17min/2ºT), Douglas, Leandro Silva, João Paulo e Rael; Claudinei (Djalma, no intervalo), Jean Martim (Kaio César, 29min/2ºT) e Matheus Oliveira (Chrigor, no intervalo); Bill e Jonathas (Eliandro, 17min/2ºT)
Técnico: Pintado

Nico Williams has emerged as a shock transfer target for Real Madrid this summer after Barcelona cooled their interest in the Spanish winger.

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• Madrid want to sign Williams
• Barcelona no longer interested in the winger
• Los Blancos to face competition from Arsenal

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  Per , Real Madrid are keen on signing Williams and are reportedly considering triggering his €58 million (£48m/$60m) release clause, which was added to his contract after he penned a new deal with Athletic Club last summer.

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  Williams was a key target for Madrid's rivals, Barcelona, last year, but the player eventually decided to stay in Bilbao. Despite his rejection, the 22-year-old remained a key target for the Blaugrana until as recently as this week, when club president Joan Laporta told : "He was one of the candidates last summer, we were evaluating [Dani] Olmo and Nico. We have a good profile of this player, who is an excellent player, but I think at this moment we are evaluating other options."

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  While Barcelona have cooled their interest in Williams, Madrid might still face competition from Premier League giants Arsenal, who are actively looking to bolster their attack in the upcoming summer transfer window and have long been linked with the Spain international.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

  Los Blancos will play their final La Liga match of the 2024-25 campaign on Saturday as they host Real Sociedad in Carlo Ancelotti's farewell game.

كشفت تقارير صحفية تطورات جديدة تخص مستقبل قائد فريق مانشستر يونايتد، برونو فرنانديز، بعدما ارتبط مؤخرًا بإمكانية الرحيل والانتقال إلى الدوري السعودي لكرة القدم، هذا الصيف.

وخاض مانشستر يونايتد، أمس الأحد، مباراته في الجولة الثانية من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز ضد فولهام، حيث تعادلا بهدف لمثله.

وأهدر برونو فرنانديز ضربة جزاء لصالح مانشستر يونايتد، في الشوط الأول، بعدما سددها بطريقة غريبة (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

من جهة أخرى، ذكرت تقارير صحفية خلال اليومين الماضيين أن برونو فرنانديز مطلوب من جانب نادِ في الدوري السعودي، رغم رفضه الانتقال إلى المملكة العربية السعودية قبل أشهر، وتحديدًا الهلال.

ولكن التقارير الجديدة أفادت بأن هناك اجتماع إيجابي قد تم بين برونو فرنانديز ووكيل أعماله، ومسؤولي الاتحاد، لبحث فكرة انتقاله إلى النادي.

وحسبما ذكرت شبكة “ذا أثلتيك” العالمية، فإن مانشستر يونايتد لا يتوقع رحيل برونو فرنانديز عن ملعب “الأولد ترافورد” قبل الموعد النهائي للميركاتو الصيفي، يوم الإثنين المقبل.

وأوضحت أن مصادر في السعودية تشكك كذلك في جدية تلك التقارير، التي تشير إلى إمكانية انتقال النجم البرتغالي لنادي الاتحاد في الميركاتو الصيفي الجاري.