Transfer news: Lavia to Arsenal or Chelsea latest, Bayern’s Haaland revelation, and more

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AC Milan

Brahim Diaz on loan deal with AC Milan expiring in June: “Return to Real Madrid? I’m only focused on Milan now. I want to do my best here, I want to give it 100% of my energies. I’m just thinking about the next games as Milan player.”

Arsenal

Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs following Romeo Lavia ahead of the summer. Manchester City also still really appreciate the player after they sold him to Southampton, but there is a buy-back clause option for City, only valid in 2024, meaning other clubs can try to attack the situation this summer. The race looks absolutely open for this summer.

West Ham are resigned to losing Declan Rice, but avoiding relegation could see them bump up their asking price, and Arsenal have alternatives, even if he is their top target – click here to find out more.

Barcelona

Barcelona now expect Sergio Busquets to leave the club as free agent this summer. The club believe the player’s decision has been made, and are waiting for official communication. His statement could be within the next 24 hours if all goes to plan — Busquets, set for new challenge after 18 years at Barca.

Inaki Pena has signed a new contract with Barcelona as the agreement has been completed. It’s done and has been officially confirmed by the club. The new deal is valid until June 2026.

Barcelona are currently not advancing with Ansu Fati x Ruben Neves swap deal with Wolves despite links. Neves and Ansu share the same agent — but the Portuguese midfielder isn’t a priority target for Xavi at the moment.

Bayern Munich

Mathys Tel agents confirm he stays at Bayern next season: “Mathys will stay in Munich no matter what. It’s totally clear for us. Now they know he’s the future, even if Mbappe or Haaland come this summer.”

Bayern’s Oliver Kahn reveals: “We tried everything for Erling Haaland one year ago and went to our financial limits. We had to decide: do we want to break our wage structure? We weren’t ready for that. That’s not Bayern-like.”

Chelsea

Romeo Lavia

Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs following Romeo Lavia ahead of the summer. Manchester City also still really appreciate the player after they sold him to Southampton, but there is a buy-back clause option for City, only valid in 2024, meaning other clubs can try to attack the situation this summer. For Chelsea, it could depend on the new manager, but Joe Shields, head of recruitment at Stamford Bridge, knows Lavia well from his time at both Man City and Southampton.

Mauricio Pochettino has communicated his transfer preferences to Chelsea and has made it clear he wants proven Premier League players. What could this mean for the likes of Harry Kane and Alexis Mac AllisterClick here for full exclusive info!

Eintracht Frankfurt

Oliver Glasner will officially part ways with Eintracht Frankfurt at the end of current season. Glasner is prepared for new chapter in the next months. Could he be an option for Tottenham? Click here to find out more.

Liverpool

Are Liverpool really making Kalvin Phillips one of their midfield targets for this summer? Click here to find out!

Manchester City

Bayern’s Oliver Kahn reveals: “We tried everything for Erling Haaland one year ago and went to our financial limits. We had to decide: do we want to break our wage structure? We weren’t ready for that. That’s not Bayern-like.”

Haaland’s dad got kicked out of the Bernabeu for insulting Real Madrid fans – watch the video here!

Real Madrid fear Man City making a formal offer for Jude Bellingham – click here to find out all you need to know about the situation.

Manchester United

Could a lack of Champions League football hurt Manchester United’s takeover this summer? As things stand, both Sheikh Jassim and INEOS are prepared to invest in Man Utd whatever happens, while the Red Devils also remain confident they will get into the top four anyway. The bidders remain interested and are just waiting on a decision from the Glazers, who want £7bn to sell the club.

Napoli

Amir Rrahmani has now signed new long term deal with Napoli — it will be valid until June 2027 as expected. His new contract will also include an option valid for further year.

PSG

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi has released an official statement, saying: “There’s absolutely NOTHING agreed with any club for next season. We will decide at the end of the season. Nothing is signed, agreed or verbally agreed. Only fake news using Leo’s name.”

RB Leipzig

There are big clubs being kept well informed on the situation of Dani Olmo — his current deal expires in 2024 and he could be a bargain this summer, while Leipzig have offered new deal. Barcelona have appreciated Olmo for a long time, but have different priorities now — Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are tracking him.

Real Madrid

Luka Modric and Toni Kroos signing new contracts won’t change Real Madrid’s plans on the Jude Bellingham deal. Bellingham has agreed personal terms with Madrid; we’re now waiting on Real and Borussia Dortmund to agree on the fee. The 19-year-old England international is considered a crucial target for present and future.

Carlo Ancelotti praised Antonio Rudiger after he kept Erling Haaland quiet last night: “Toni Rudiger… excellent. Top performance. He was very good, he’s a player with great experience, quality. It wasn’t easy but he played very well. I’m so happy with Toni.”

Dani Carvajal on Carlo Ancelotti’s future: “My opinion is that Ancelotti is gonna stay as Real Madrid coach. I see him staying at Madrid, no matter what happens in the return leg.”

Wolves

Barcelona are currently not advancing with Ansu Fati x Ruben Neves swap deal with Wolves despite links. Neves and Ansu share the same agent — but the Portuguese midfielder isn’t a priority target for Xavi at the moment.

More Stories Alexis Mac Allister Amir Rrahmani Ansu Fati Brahim Diaz Carlo Ancelotti Dani Carvajal Dani Olmo Declan Rice Erling Haaland Harry Kane Inaki Pena Jude Bellingham Kalvin Phillips Lionel Messi Mathys Tel Mauricio Pochettino Romeo Lavia Ruben Neves Sergio Busquets