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Report: Chelsea agree deal to sign £195k-per-week star, club expect to complete move by Sunday night
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer, according to The Athletic. The Blues have agreed a deal worth a club record €115 million (£97.5m) to re-sign their former striker. The Belgium international is expected to sign a five-year contract worth around €12-13 million-a-year, (about £195,000-per-week after tax), which will make him the highest earner at Stamford Bridge. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has also provided an update on Twitter supporting The Athletic’s story. Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea, confirmed and here we go! The agreement is set to be completed after further talks. €115m to Inter and no players included. Paperworks to be signed once details are fixed. 🔵🤝 #CFC Lukaku will sign a long-term contract for €12...
Chelsea need to up their bid by £17m to land their top summer target – report
Chelsea are locked in negotiations with Inter Milan over the transfer of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, Sky Sports reports. The Blues are eager to land an elite centre-forward this summer, and Lukaku has emerged as their prime transfer target. They recently made an £85 million offer with Marcos Alonso acting as a makeweight, but the proposal was rejected by Inter. The Serie A champions prefer a straight-cash deal for the 28-year-old. They are prepared to sell the striker to the Blues for £102m. Sportslens view: Earlier in June, Lukaku highlighted that he was happy at Inter and would continue to play for them under new head coach Simone Inzaghi. However, he appears to have changed his stance over the past few days after learning about the Blues’ interest in re-signing him. Thomas Tuche...
Inter Milan, PSG & Everton target given €30m price tag
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has set his asking price for attacker Joaquin Correa, according to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Correa came to Lazio from Sevilla back in 2018 on a five-year contract, signing for an estimated fee of €16 million. His time at the Stadio Olimpico has been fairly successful. He has scored 30 goals for the club in all competitions and helped his side lift the Coppa Italia trophy in 2019, scoring his side’s second in the final against Atalanta. This form has earned him eight caps for the Argentina national team, where he has achieved even more success. The 26-year-old featured three times in this summer’s Copa America, as La Albiceleste ended their 28-year trophy drought. With several clubs across Europe looking to sign the Argentine, Lazio president Claud...
Arsenal handed boost in signing €80m-rated star with 30 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal have been handed a boost in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer, according to The Athletic. The Gunners have been touted to sign a new striker this summer, and it was recently reported that they had made an enquiry for Martinez. It is now claimed that the Nerazzurri would be willing to sell the Argentine at the right price, and personal terms won’t be a stumbling block. Martinez would be interested in joining the Gunners this summer. He stands to earn a significant rise on his €2.5 million annual wages. The Gunners could sanction the sales of Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette to recoup part of the funds required for Martinez’s transfer. Sportslens view: Martinez made a slow start to his Inter career, but he has made excellent progress over the past cou...
Goal machine reportedly makes transfer decision amid interest from Chelsea
Chelsea are in the market for a striker this summer. The European Champions are looking to add a seasoned number 9 to their ranks to bolster their goalscoring numbers. One of the targets mentioned is Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku. However, according to The Express, the Belgian is happy to stay at the Italian club as they bid to defend their title next season. In an interview with Sportmediaset (via Goal), Inter CEO Beppe Marotta clearly stated that their star man is not for sale this window. “From our side, we can (say) yes absolutely – Lukaku is not for sale,” he said. “Lukaku is an important piece on the chessboard available to Simone Inzaghi.” He was one of their key players last season, scoring 30 goals in 44 appearances for the Nerazzurri and a vital cog in Antonio Conte’s Scudetto winn...
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PSG fullback offered to Serie A champions who want Man Utd player instead [Report]
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Laywin Kurzawa to Inter Milan recently, but the Nerazzurri would prefer to sign Manchester United’s Alex Telles. As per TuttoMercatoWeb, PSG want to offload the left-back, with the Giuseppe Meazza emerging as a potential landing spot. The 28-year-old arrived at the Parc des Princes from Monaco in 2015 but has since blown hot and cold in the French capital, often playing second fiddle to Juan Bernat. However, he failed to establish himself as a permanent first-team fixture last season despite the Spaniard’s long-term injury, recording just ten Ligue 1 starts. As a result, PSG want to cut ties with Kurzawa, and they would allow him to join Inter on a free transfer to get rid of his wages. The Italians are chasing a new left-back after Ashley Young ...
Former Barcelona duo among four players who could be let go by Inter Milan to reduce wage bill
Inter Milan are ready to let go of four players this summer to reduce their wage bill by 20%, according to Italian publication TuttoSport (via Siempre Inter). The Nerazzurri come into the new season off the back of their most successful campaign in over a decade. They won their first piece of silverware since 2011 and their first league title since 2010, finishing 12 points ahead of bitter rivals AC Milan in second place. However, while they were performing brilliantly on the pitch, things weren’t so bright off it. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on their finances, with reports back in January suggesting that they may have to sell some of their best players to balance the books. This bad news has been compounded by the departure of manager Antonio Conte, who resigned at the en...
‘Paratici always loved him’: Top journalist drops claim on Tottenham’s £97k-a-wk ace pursuit
Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Inter Milan ace Milan Skriniar when speaking on Matt Hayes’ YouTube channel. Calciomercato recently claimed that the Inter centre-back is a key target for Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo this summer. Tottenham’s director of football Fabio Paratici is also particularly keen on the 26-year-old. The 43-capped Slovakia international is one of the best centre-backs in world football. And it seems as though Spurs are very keen to bring him to the Premier League. Tottenham are allegedly desperate to sign Milan Skriniar Milan Skriniar update provided by Fabrizio Romano The highly respected football journalist suggested that Paratici is desperate to bring the Inter ace to Tottenham. However, he did claim that it will ...
Everton must move quickly to sign Euro 2020 star ahead of European giants – SL view
Everton must move quickly to sign defender Denzel Dumfries amid Inter Milan’s struggles to negotiate a deal with PSV Eindhoven. Dumfries was in splendid form for the Netherlands at the European Championships this summer, registering two goals and one assist from four outings. The Toffees were already interested in him before the tournament, but his performances will have caught the eye of several top European clubs. Inter have been in regular contact with PSV for Dumfries recently, but it appears that they are yet to make any progress over a potential transfer. The club are unable to make permanent signings amid a tight financial situation, and they have proposed a loan deal for Dumfries with the option to buy. The offer has been rejected by the Eredivisie giants, as per Calciomercato.&nbs...
Tottenham Hotspur revive interest 26-year-old title winner
Tottenham Hotspur have revived their interest in Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. As per Italian outlet Calciomercato, Spurs are looking to bolster their defence by bringing the Slovakian centre-back to London. They have been keeping tabs on the 26-year-old for a while now, and after a failed attempt to land him last summer, the club will test the waters again. One of the key factors this time around is the new director of football Fabio Paratici. The Italian is a keen admirer of the player and wanted him at Juventus. However, Skriniar wants to remain with Inter. He is determined to succeed in Milan, which was evident after signing a new contract until 2023. After being sidelined by Antonio Conte, he forced his way back into the first team with some consistent performances. The Nerazzu...
Former Arsenal star fluffs his lines as £90 million man flops
The first two European Championship quarter-finals didn’t disappoint, with Spain and Italy progressing after two entertaining matches. Spain defeated Switzerland on penalties in the opening fixture, while Italy deservedly defeated over-hyped Belgium in the second game. Ahead of the remaining two quarter-finals, we take a look at a few Euro 2020 talking points from the last 24 hours. Keown fluffs his lines If you’ve been following this column during the tournament, you will know that we’ve not been overly enamoured with some of the co-commentators and pundits. Robbie Savage? Biased. Danny Murphy? Lousy. Jermaine Jenas? Terrible. After last night’s games, we have another addition to the list – Martin Keown. Keown” “its been the game of the tournament” LOL. and he gets paid for this? Best tea...
Joel Obi released by Italian club Chievo Verona
Nigeria midfielder Joel Obi has been released by Serie B outfit Chievo Verona after the expiration of his contract. The 30-year-old linked up with Verona from Torino in the 2018. Obi spent the second half of the campaign at Turkish Super Lig club Alanyaspor where he made just two appearances. The player scored four goals in 56 league appearances during his three year stay with the Flying Donkeys. He once had stints with Inter Milan and Parma. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
