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Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Friday, 24th May, 2019
Latest Transfer News Across The Globe
With the transfer window officially opened in England, other European countries as well as other continents, the rush by clubs to get needed players gets fully underway as well.
Some clubs have already gotten their transfer business underway as they hope to get the best legs ahead of the next season.
Naija News presents to you all the latest gists and rumours as well as an update on completed deals here.
Neymar And Mbappe Can Leave – PSG Coach
Thomas Tuchel, the manager of France Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain, has stated that Neymar and Kylian Mbappe can leave the club during the summer transfer window.
Tuchel while speaking at a press conference failed to deny the report that the duo could leave the club following offers from clubs.
Ramos weighs up surprise Madrid exit
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos is considering his future away from the Santiago Bernabeu after a turbulent 2018-19 campaign.
Marca says the 33-year-old, who has spent the last 14 years of his career in Madrid has grown frustrated in the Spanish capital and is thinking about undertaking a new challenge next season.
Some clubs rumoured to be interested in the services of the veteran defender include Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain.
Pochettino to unveil decision on future after Champions League final
Current Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he won’t take a final decision on his future until after the Champions League final.
He has told El Partidazo de Cope: “I will not make decisions about my future [until] after the final, it is important to know what the club’s future plan is.”
Man Utd show interest in Griezmann
Manchester United are the latest club to express interest in the services of French forward, Antoine Griezmann and are said to have already established contact with Atletico Madrid on a possible move according to The Independent.
Naija News recalls Griezmann announced his intention to leave Atletico Madrid and Barcelona emerged a favourite destination.
The player’s release clause currently stands at £108m ($137m).
Madrid want Asensio-Eriksen player swap
According to Don Balon, Spanish giants, Real Madrid are ready to offer Marco Asensio to Tottenham in order to land Christian Eriksen.
Madrid are also said to be looking at receiving a €70m ($78m, £62m) fee but Spurs are only interested in a straight swap, which might mean both players end up staying put for another year.
Napoli eyes £15m deal for Clyne
Napoli are said to be interested in pushing through a £15m deal for Liverpool full-back, Nathaniel Clyne.
According to reports by Goal, Napoli are in the transfer market for a new right-back this summer, and have identified the England international as the right candidate.