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Joao Felix to Chelsea is a ‘right here we go’ – it’s finished, and it’s a everlasting switch, an funding of round €40m plus add-ons. Felix will signal a six-year deal at Chelsea plus the choice for one additional season.
Felix may be very completely happy to return to Chelsea, and when he came upon about this chance he was greater than excited – he all the time felt that Chelsea was the right place for him after an excellent few months there on mortgage within the second half of the 2022/23 season.
Felix had an excellent feeling at Chelsea however when Mauricio Pochettino arrived as supervisor he determined to not signal him completely, so it was not the Chelsea board, however now that Pochettino is now not at Chelsea, they are going to proceed to usher in Felix on a everlasting switch. He’s travelled to London for his medical checks, it’ll then take a little bit of time to formally full every thing after which Felix might be unveiled as a brand new Chelsea participant.
I’m conscious there have been some reviews of Manchester United anticipating Chelsea to maneuver for Jadon Sancho, however my understanding for now’s that Chelsea’s full focus was and is on Joao Felix. I’m not conscious of anything at this level, however I may verify as I mentioned a number of occasions that Jadon Sancho’s future continues to be open. Issues can nonetheless occur for Jadon, it’s clear feeling on each membership and participant facet. Let’s see what’s going to occur.
One ultimate level on Felix after he spent final season on mortgage at Barcelona as I’ve had some questions on why Barca didn’t hold him. In the long run, they most well-liked to maneuver for Dani Olmo, additionally as a result of Atletico Madrid have been solely promoting Felix this summer season and never contemplating one other mortgage. Deco is huge fan of Olmo and determined to proceed with him as precedence goal, only a technical alternative by the membership. Felix may be very completely happy to go to Chelsea, I can assure that.
One other Chelsea story to observe might be with Carney Chukwuemeka as Enzo Maresca hinted he’s unsure the younger midfielder will see common taking part in time this season. I can verify that there’s a chance for Carney to depart – there are golf equipment within the Premier League but additionally overseas, for instance Crystal Palace, but additionally extra golf equipment so there’s nothing clear on his subsequent vacation spot but, however choices are being assessed.
Mikel Merino to Arsenal continues to be on – the Gunners are completely going to proceed with that one, it’s a piece in progress as there are nonetheless some particulars to make clear, however the deal is on, the expectation continues to be that he’ll develop into an Arsenal participant.
By way of outgoings, Eddie Nketiah is likely one of the choices for Nottingham Forest, although in addition they like Santiago Gimenez, so let’s see how that one will progress, however it’s an alternative choice for Nketiah after a take care of Marseille collapsed.
Aaron Ramsdale additionally stays one to observe earlier than the top of the summer season. To be clear, Arsenal need a everlasting sale for Ramsdale – they hold rejecting mortgage potentialities. Wolves and likewise Bournemouth have an interest, each are attentive to the scenario however neither membership are submitting a everlasting switch proposal to this point. My expectation continues to be for Ramsdale to depart Arsenal, in any case.
There might be outgoings from Barcelona, with Vitor Roque one title who might want to determine his future as there’s curiosity from Sporting Lisbon in a everlasting switch, and from Actual Betis in a mortgage deal. Roque must determine, however there’s additionally the membership, the brokers, many individuals concerned, so these conversations will result in a choice very quickly.
And naturally Ilkay Gundogan’s departure is likely one of the huge tales of the second, he might be leaving Barcelona as the choice has been made on the membership facet. Barca have knowledgeable Gundogan that they’ve totally different plans, talks have taken place, and now a return to Manchester Metropolis is likely one of the choices for the German midfielder.
It’s a monetary matter for Barca – they want cash and getting Gundogan’s wage off their books can assist on this sense. Man Metropolis have been knowledgeable of the potential of re-signing Gundogan within the latest days and so they like the concept, particularly Pep Guardiola, who already mentioned sure to this chance. Now it’s as much as Gundogan, as he has additionally acquired proposals from golf equipment in Qatar and Saudi.
A return to Metropolis is a very concrete chance, and there have been contacts between the membership and the brokers of the participant. It’s simply on Gundogan now to see if he needs to return or if he needs to attempt one thing new in a distinct league and what sort of transfer he needs collectively along with his household.
Nonetheless, contacts have taken place and Guardiola believes Gundogan’s return might be one thing excellent for Man Metropolis, so it’s a sure from the supervisor, and we simply want to attend and see what Gundogan will determine by way of the place he needs him and his household to be for the following couple of years.
It is going to even be attention-grabbing to see what Barca do by way of incomings, as a result of they aren’t finished but available on the market. They continue to be fascinated with Joao Cancelo, so regulate that one, whereas one other title heading out might be Mikayil Faye.
Manuel Ugarte has all the time been the precedence midfield goal for Manchester United, however the difficulty has all the time been the worth. Now what’s occurring along with Paris Saint-Germain and Ugarte’s agent Jorge Mendes is that there are discussions ongoing over a possible mortgage with an obligation to purchase.
So, it could basically nonetheless be a everlasting switch for Ugarte to Man United, however it permits United to begin paying from subsequent summer season and doubtless to unfold the fee out over the following few years. Negotiations are ongoing, so let’s see if the golf equipment can discover a resolution.
Ugarte, as I all the time mentioned, is pushing like loopy to affix Man United – he’s insisting to get this transfer, and now United are working to get it finished. It’s additionally value noting that one in all their alternate options, Sander Berge, is now not out there as he’s been in London to have a medical with Fulham. This additionally means Fulham will not be signing Scott McTominay.
Regardless of reviews, my understanding is that there’s nothing concrete but for Marc Guehi to Liverpool. Appreciation for the participant has been there since February however there have been no bids as of tonight. Newcastle’s curiosity in Guehi stays after bids rejected, however now Palace offered Joachim Andersen to Fulham, so it’s not going to be simple.
