Football transfer news reporter Fabrizio Romano has given exclusive insight on the state of play at Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and many more as Deadline Day approaches.
Mainoo to hold Man Utd talks
Man Utd hit the headlines after losing to Grimsby in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, and Romano says there are showdown talks planned with disgruntled midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Speaking to his YouTube channel, Romano said: “Before the game Ruben Amorim spoke about Mainoo. Kobbie was very disappointed to get no minutes against Fulham. I said after that game to wait because my understanding is that he will have a conversation with Amorim and Man Utd. It’s important to mention while there is no bid or no negotiations for Mainoo, it doesn’t mean there’s no interest. Many clubs are interested, but it’s not time to say he’s going.
Isak holds key to Chelsea deal
Alexander Isak’s drawn-out Liverpool transfer saga has numerous clubs waiting to see what will happen with the Newcastle United striker.
In particular, it’s put a hold on a proposed move to Bayern Munich for Nicolas Jackson.
Romano explains: “There’s a negotiation and talks ongoing. Chelsea have only one loan spot for international players, so it’s important for them. Bayern only want a loan. Now they need to decide if they can reach an agreement. As of Wednesday night, nothing is done and nothing is imminent. The conversation is ongoing and taking place. Chelsea deny any agreement with Bayern.
“Chelsea are also waiting for the Alexander Isak to Liverpool saga before they will decide what they want to do with Jackson. Why? It’s still absolutely ongoing. It’s going to influence many strikers in the final days of the window. Chelsea want to make sure there are no better opportunities than a loan to Bayern before agreeing. The situation is advanced but it’s not agreed.”
Nkunku leaving Chelsea at last
Chelsea are on the verge of completing a major transfer, though, Romano reports.
He says: “Christopher Nkunku to Milan has arrived. Official talks have already started.
“Milan know Nkunku is keen on the move. Permanent transfer; forget about a loan. Chelsea started the negotiation at €40m plus addons, Milan want to offer something starting from €30m plus addons. So there’s still a gap.
“Milan believe Nkuku is very keen on the deal, so this is very concrete, but there is still a negotiation ongoing.”
Arsenal signing hinges on this
Arsenal are still active in the transfer market, but there is no guarantee more business will be done.
Romano says: “Don’t forget about Piero Hincapie. The conversations are continuing between Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen and the player, who has already agreed to go to Arsenal. Now they need a green light from the club. If Leverkusen accept Arsenal’s offer – a loan deal with an obligation to buy after already spending big money this summer so they can pay in a different kind of structure – Hincapie can go to Arsenal and Jakub Kiwior can go to Porto.
“If Leverkusen don’t accept that, it could also influence the Kiwior deal. So this is why Kiwior is still not on a plane to travel to Portugal. Let’s follow the situation.”
Real Madrid deal off
In Spain, Real Madrid will not complete a significant sale.
“Dani Ceballos’ move to Marseille is off,” Romano says. “The deal was almost done – a loan with a €15m obligation to buy – but Ceballos said that he wants to think a bit more about leaving Real Madrid. It’s never easy, especially for the Spanish players like Dani Ceballos. So he’s asked for more time but Marseille left the conversation.
“Real Betis reports are not true. The player they want to sign is in a different position. He is… Antony.”
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