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Nothing for Thiago here, however, Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick admits that some players from his Champions League-winning organisation will be leaving this summer.
“[We’re going to lose players who have normal quality, we have to deal with that,” he told Die Zeit.
“If I could keep painting with this team, it would be good, but it’s not.”
Thiago Alcantara is connected to Liverpool, but there’s also David Alaba with a year left on his contract that would have been on Manchester City’s wish list, Javi Martinez leaving, replacement goalkeeper Sven Ulreich could just leave and Jerome Boateng could be sold. In addition, Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic will leave after being on loan.
Manchester United has had Monaco’s defence Benoit Badiashile rejected an offer.
According to RMC, which claims that the 22 million pound offer was rejected without delay and that Niko Kovac, the new director, does not need to sell.
It’s truly new athletic director Paul Mitchell who will make those calls, of course they can be made in collaboration with the first-team coach, especially when the two are just in combination this summer.
Badiashile is a 19-year-old central defender, a young French foreigner and a hope for the principality to return this room to the table.
Chelsea have been the most active team in the Premier League this season.
His third signing of the summer, Ben Chilwell, ended yesterday, joining Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech as newcomers.
Most media report that the Blues expect to complete 3 more in the coming days: Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Kai Havertz, and the Evening Standard says one more is needed.
A more sensible goalkeeper remains a precedent for Frank Lampard and is an admirer of Ajax’s No. 1 Andre Onana.
Manchester United has been in a mess with Messi in recent days, but its number one purpose and summer precedent remains Jadon Sancho.
That’s according to Sky Sports. Sancho returned to action with Borussia Dortmund this summer and deserves at least the start of the 2020/21 season there, but with a protracted window, it is still conceivable to close overdue deals.
Thiago Silva has rejected a new contract that PSG will offer after the Champions League final, saying the possibility of joining Chelsea is “too smart to be rejected.”
Speaking to the club’s website, the Brazilian said: “I am very pleased to sign for Chelsea. I am very happy to be part of Frank Lampard’s exciting team for next season and I am here to challenge the honors. See you soon Chelsea Fans. Array I look forward to bet on Stamford Bridge very soon.”
As opening statements progress, we will classify it as “generic”.
Chelsea signed veteran Brazilian defender Thiago SilvaArray.. Thought.
Les Bleus posted a not-so-cryptic tweet on his account that reads: “Ohh Thiago Silva…”
They may only sing a small song, but with a medical certificate followed and the terms agreed upon, we’re pretty sure it’s the preview of a full announcement.
After signing Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell and Malang Marr, it turns out that Chelsea has their FIFTH signing of the summer.
And as if by magic, the agreement was confirmed.
The other long-awaited arrival to Chelsea is Thiago Silva, with an announcement a formality.
The Guardian reports that the Brazilian international of 89 international matches, who has seven Ligue 1 titles to his credit after 8 years with Paris Saint-Germain, already signed and agreed to sign with Les Bleus with a one-year contract after leaving PSG as a loose man. Agent.
It has been reported that the central defender had signed with the option of a season at Stamford Bridge, and his arrival will bring joy to a defense that proved to be one of the weakest in the fourth most sensible race in the Premier League last season.
Leeds has hired Sam Greenwood from Arsenal for an unreleased fee.
The 18-year-old striker, who has represented England at the level, has signed a three-year contract on Elland Road.
Greenwood his career in Sunderland before moving to Emirates Stadium in 2018 after impressing at Black Cats Academy.
He moved to the Gunners’ under-23 team and played five times in Premier League 2 last season, but chose to sign for Marcelo Bielsa’s team.
Greenwood becomes the eighth signing of the summer club following the arrivals of Charlie Allen, Cody Drameh, Joe Gelhardt and Dani Van Den Heuvel, while the End Helder Costa and goalkeeper Illan Meslier turned their transfer into permanent agreements with Jack Harrison expanding their seasonal transition industry.
Chelsea are two primary signings.
The first is the top face, with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz’s 90 million draws on the verge of finalizing.
The Guardian reports that Chelsea is finalizing the main points of their Bundesliga deal, and with the non-public terms already agreed on a five-year contract, the 21-year-old German will be Chelsea’s player in the coming days.
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