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Brighton target wonderkid - EXCLUSIVE
Brighton have moved ahead of Manchester United and Arsenal as well as a raft of other suitors for Olympiacos wonderkid Babis Kostoulas.
SunSport's Kostas Lianos can reveal Wednesday will be "crucial" regarding Kostoulas' future and the Seagulls' hopes of landing him.
Olympiacos won't sell on the cheap and will insist on a major resale clause for the versatile striker, who has a contract until 2030.
Negotiations have reached a fee of €40million (£34m), which Fabian Hurzeler's side are currently not willing to meet despite their willingness to pay good money for the 18-year-old.
SunSport, though, understand the Greece Under-21 international's fee could climb even higher to €50-55m (£42-46m).
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Chelsea eye Branthwaite
Chelsea are "weighing up" a move for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
That is according to The Mail, who claim the Blues are willing to improve their defence with Branthwaite.
However, the Toffees' manager David Moyes is not keen on letting the centre-back go under any circumstances.
With James Tarkowski recovering from hamstring surgery, Moyes would be thin on options at the back if the England international left.
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Amorim on Fernandes interest
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Old Trafford despite a £100million offer from Saudi Arabia.
Fernandes’ agent Miguel Pinho held talks with Al-Hilal at a Riyadh hotel on Thursday over a £700,000-a-week package.
The playmaker played the first-half of United’s 3-1 post-season friendly win over Hong Kong.
And when asked if it was the captain's final game for the Red Devils, Amorim said:
I don’t think so. I don’t know for sure, nobody knows, but I don’t think so.
He is seeing us taking some actions to change all the things and I think that is all that he wants to stay.
He’s saying ‘no’ to a lot of things, but it shows that he wants to win.
He’s really young, he’s really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.
Ruben Amorim
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Florian Wirtz update
Liverpool have submitted an offer to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
According to The Athletic's transfer insider David Ornstein, the Reds' bid is worth €130million (£109m).
This is an improved second bid comprised of a fixed fee and potential add-ons.
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Kevin De Bruyne set for Napoli medical
Kevin De Bruyne could complete his medical in Italy as early as Monday, with documents set to be signed on Sunday.
Fabrizio Romano quoted his own KDB post with three timer emojis, showing that the deal is near completion.
Gianluca Di Marzio from Sky Italy also confirmed that De Bruyne is set to undergo medicals on Monday, but if there are delays, it will be after his international duty with Belgium.
He will join for free once his contract expires at the end of June.
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Spurs make Danso loan permanent
Spurs confirmed that Kevin Danso would be returning to the side ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Ange Postecoglou's side will be playing in the Champions League after winning the Europa League.
Danso came off the bench in the final, playing a huge part as Spurs defended their 1-0 lead in the second half.
The Lilywhites confirmed the obligation to buy in his loan was triggered.
The deal will cost Spurs around €25m.
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Plymouth confirm Muslic depature
Plymouth Argyle have confirmed that their head coach Miron Muslic has joined Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga.
Muslic has joined the side on a two-year deal, after Plymouth were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2024/25 season.
A statement from Plymouth said: "Muslic joined Argyle in January, overseeing 23 matches, including the memorable victory against Liverpool in the Emirates FA Cup.
"Despite his best efforts, he could not stave off relegation with Argyle dropping to Sky Bet League One on the final day of the season.
"We wish Miron all the best for his future endeavours."
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Félix homcoming?
João Félix WANTS to return to Benfica in the summer, CaughtOffside reports.
The Portuguese club are working on a loan deal for their former player.
Félix, like the afromteitoned Walker, spent the second half of the season out on loan with Milan after being shunned by Chelsea.
The 25-year-old attacker has failed to live up to potential shown at Benfica six years ago.
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Walker to return to City
Romano contuines to be on the pulse with the going-ons in European football as he states that the plans confirmed for Kyle Walker: AC Milan will not activate the buy option.
Walker will formally return to Man City and then he will leave again as Walker will not travel for FIFA Club World Cup.
Several approaches already started for new solution.
Walker only started seven games in his six-month spell in Serie A.
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PSG initiate Mastantuono talks
Fabrizio Romano breaking that PSG are now working really hard to sign Franco Mastantuono.
Talks and negotiations are underway. There's still interest from Spain and England, but PSG are now pushing very hard to complete the deal.
The talented Argentine has been labelled the next best thing coming out of South American football, let alone for La Albiceleste.
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Ronaldo set for Al-Nassr STAY
Cristiano Ronaldo will STAY at Al-Nassr. They have reached a full agreement on a new deal, Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato states.
No departure for the Portuguese star despite a mysterious social media message that looked to mark the end of his stay in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
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Wrexham target Davies
From Champions Legaue to Championship...
Football Insider sources report that Wrexham have started talks with Tottenham over a move to sign Ben Davies.
The extremely ambitious Championship team is negotiating a free transfer agreement for the 32-year-old Welsh international.
Davies is out of contract at Spurs in a few weeks, although he might yet sign an extension after playing 28 games for Ange Postecoglou this season.
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Al-Hilal and Inzaghi agreement struck
Yesterday, Simone Inzaghi was speaking in his pre-match presser ahead of the Champions League final stating that: “I’m happy here at Inter. I feel good and I’ve everything to do important things at this club”.
Inzaghi’s Inter, who take on PSG in Bavaria for the European showdown, were on track for a treble-winning season but Coppa Italia semi-finals defeat to AC Milan and league loss to Napoli has thrown this game into incredible importance for the club’s ambitions and their manager.
Howver, journalist Santi Aouna breaks that a verbal agreement between Al-Hilal and Simone Inzaghi has been struck.
The Champions League final is HOURS away.
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Torres extends to 2027
Fernando Torres renews his contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 2027.
No, not as a player - those days are far behind him - but as a coach.
Torres, 41, has extended his stay as the head coach of Atlético Madrid's B side in the Primera Federación after taking reins last season after being promoted from the youth sides.
It follows a commendable inaugural season in which Atlético B came dangerously close to securing a playoff position in Group 2 of the Primera RFEF.
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Premier League trio target Barcola
El Nacional are leading the story that Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham are all interested in signing Bradley Barcola, with reports that PSG could be willing to sell for around £42M.
Winger Barcola will have his immediate sights set on the Champions League final, but the role he plays may have a telling sign on his future.
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Alonso wants "Joselu type"
Work has laready began for Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid.
The Spainard welcomed Trent Alexander-Arnold to his squad and wants a "Joselu type" striker at Real Madrid, Relevo cites.
It's very clear to him: that profile is needed.
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Al Ain make move for Patricio
Sticking on the topic of shot-stoppers...
Romano also reports that Al Ain agree deal to sign Rui Patricio as new goalkeeper on short term contract for FIFA Club World Cup.
Verbal agreement in place with the Portuguese goalkeeper.
Patricio has recently been in the boot rooms of Atalanta and Roma since leaving Wolves in 2021.
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De Gea resigns
David De Gea has just signed new deal at Fiorentina until June 2028 reports Fabrizio Romano.
After AS Monaco approaches, De Gea picks the Fiorentina project to continue with.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper grabbed 11 clean sheets in 35 matches in the season just gone.
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Lijnders set to join forces with Guardiola
More on the managerial front...
Pep Lijnders, set to become part of Manchester City staff as he will join Pep Guardiola’s team, various reports state.
Jürgen Klopp's former assistant manager seeked to carve out a career in the hotseat for himself at Red Bull Salzburg, but was sacked seven months into the Austrian gig.
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Fulahm's Silva on Juventus managerial shortlist
The by-product of Gasperini's impending arrival to Roma is where it leaves Juventus and their managerial search.
The Turin side were the other other club in serous pursuit for Gasp's signature but were unable to convince him to zag from the decision to the capital.
Renowned Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Juventus are considering Fulham coach Marco Silva.
Silva stated that he would stay at Fulham after the last game of their Premier League campaign but could be tempted by the opportunity of Champions League football on offer by the Serie A giants.
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Gasperini set to join Roma
A breaker from Fabrizio Romano: AS Roma agree three year deal with Gian Piero Gasperini as new head coach.
Gasperini leaves Atalanta after 9 years as expected and joins AS Roma project.
All which aligns with the reports that have been leaking out in the last few hours.
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Wirtz's reservations over City move
Talking about deals entering the final knockings...
BILD are reporting the inner details of Florian Wirtz's failed move to Manchester City which has aided Liverpool's pursuit.
Wirtz rejected a move to Manchester City this summer amid concerns over the team’s future, the German tabloid reports.
The silky playmaker believes Pep Guardiola may not be in charge at the club for much longer.
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Napoli enter final negotiations in Meret deal
Staying in Italy...
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that the negotiations between Napoli and Alex Meret over new deal at the club remain at final stages.
Italian international Meret has been locked in a standstill with the club on a renewal since Napoli's title triumph in 2023 but the recent Serie A title win has accelerated those talks.
Arsenal and Inter Milan have been interested in the goalkeeper who will become a free agent in the summer.
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Gasperini REJECTS Juventus
More on the Gasperini story, with Juventus insider Giovanni Albanese claiming that the Atalanta coach has REJECTED the Turin giant.
He’ll sign for Roma with no difficulties.
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Inzaghi 'happy at Inter'
On the topic of Italian managerial shake-ups...
Simone Inzaghi has been speaking in his pre-match presser ahead of the Champions League final.
Inzaghi's Inter, who take on PSG in Bavaria for the European showdown, were on track for a treble-winning season but Coppa Italia semi-finals defeat to AC Milan and league loss to Napoli has thrown this game into incredible importance for the club's ambitions and their manager.
Inzaghi has been approached by Saudi side Al Hilal, but has semeinlgy shut down approaches: “I’m happy here at Inter. I feel good and I’ve everything to do important things at this club”.
