In our latest daily update talk cock sessions, we look at the latest transfer news for Matheus Nunes, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Maguire, Brennan Johnson, and João Cancelo, gossip, and highlights that have football fans from over the world buzzing with excitement.
Matheus Nunes has gone on strike to force through Manchester City move
Matheus Nunes refuses to train and is ready to force through the move.
Manchester City consider meeting Wolves’ £60m valuation for the midfielder.
Wolves turned down City’s initial £47m offer, but the Treble winners are determined to add midfield reinforcements after losing Kevin de Bruyne to injury for four months.
City are yet to make an official second bid for Nunes but are determined to conclude a deal for the player swiftly.
Wolves, however, remain in a strong position given Nunes is under contract until 2027.
The club also hold a 12-month option on the player, who they plan to reintegrate into the first-team squad should City fail to meet their valuation.
Romelu Lukaku joins AS Roma and is confirmed
Agreement reached on loan deal valid until June 2024 — player will travel to Roma on Tuesday.
Salary coverage is around €7.5m for 10 months. Loan fee higher than €5m.
Lukaku’s move would reunite the 30-year-old with Jose Mourinho, with Chelsea set to accept a £5m loan fee despite wanting £8m.
The bonus for Chelsea is that they will not have to pay any of his wages for the whole season.
The green light arrived also on the player’s side.
Done deal.
Manchester United will not allow West Ham target Harry Maguire to leave on loan
Man United only want a permanent move for Maguire.
Man United only want to sell, as they still have plans to bring in a new defender and midfielder.
United’s focus remains on bringing in a left-back with Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso and Brentford’s Rico Henry among their list of options.
They also want a midfielder with Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Sofyan Ambrabat of Fiorentina in their sights. As yet, they are unaware of interest from Bayern Munich in Scott McTominay.
Nottingham Forest has decided to reject a formal bid from Brentford and a verbal bid from Tottenham for Brennan Johnson
The proposal from Brentford was worth £43M plus add-ons and a sell-on clause, not enough to get Forest the green light.
Tottenham has held back their official bid which is worth £35M plus add-ons.
Tottenham are still interested and has contacted Forest to sign Johnson.
Brentford have currently left conversations for Brennan Johnson and focusing on different targets.
Tottenham is prepared to insist on talks with Forest.
Spurs already held positive talks on the player side and now discussions taking place on the club’s side.
Nottingham Forest is holding Brennan Johnson’s valuation of £50M.
Manchester City agreed a long-season loan deal for João Cancelo to join FC Barcelona
João Cancelo to Barcelona is confirmed.
Manchester City and Barça are finally exchanging documents right now to get the deal signed today.
João prepared to travel to Barcelona tonight.
A loan deal with a buy option clause included.
It was just a matter of time Cancelo will be in Barca soon.
