Dro Fernández is on the verged of joining Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona after the French club agreed a deal worth more than his release clause. Plus, United States international Antonee Robinson is subject to renewed interest from Liverpool.
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– Dro Fernández will join Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in a deal worth more than the €6 million release clause included in the midfielder’s contract, AS reports. PSG are paying over the release clause as a symbol of the positive relationship between the two clubs despite the 18-year-old leaving the club. It comes after there had been tense episodes between the clubs involving the likes of Marco Verratti, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
– Liverpool are preparing a fresh move for Fulham and USMNT left back Antonee Robinson, according to TeamTalk. He would replace Andy Robertson, who is in talks with Tottenham, per ESPN sources. Robinson had been on Liverpool’s radar last summer, although they signed Milos Kerkez instead. They now see a partnership of Robinson and Kerkez as the ideal scenario. Robinson is reportedly keen on a move to Anfield.
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– Fulham have made a bid of €32 million for USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi, sources told ESPN. Pepi is out of action due to a broken forearm in early January, an injury that is expected to keep to him out for two months. Sources told ESPN that the Dutch side are looking for a fee closer to €35 million for the striker.
– ESPN Brasil report that West Ham and Flamengo have agreed a €41.23 million deal for Lucas Paquetá. The only details left to iron out are when West Ham will receive the payments. The Premier League club want all of the money paid within 12 months.
– TeamTalk reported there is a battle to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic between AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Vlahovic’s contract is due to expire this summer, which would make him among the highest-profile free agents available. He is keen on a move to the Premier League, although Milan are reportedly confident in signing him. Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is another striker on the radar of both London clubs.
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– Chelsea and Aston Villa are both closely monitoring Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Talks are progressing well between Juventus and Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who is out of contract this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Arsenal will have to spend over £80 million to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julián Alvarez in the summer. (Football Insider)
– Contacts are under way regarding a Douglas Luiz loan from Juventus to Chelsea that will include an option to make the deal permanent. (Tuttosport)
– Marc Casado could push to leave Barcelona in the summer amid interest from Manchester United. (Football Insider)
– Roma and Borussia Dortmund are interested in 19-year-old Koln winger Said El Mala. (Nicolo Schira)
– Fulham have sent an official offer worth €32m to sign PSV Eindhoven and USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi and negotiations are ongoing. (Fabrizio Romano)
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– Despite Juventus having reached an agreement with Fenerbahce to loan Youssef En-Nesyri, the striker is put off by the lack of an obligation to make the deal permanent and is waiting for Sevilla. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Arsenal hold an interest in 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas but are yet to make a formal offer. (BBC)
– Napoli’s list of options for the wing includes Real Betis’ Abde Ezzalzouli, Nice’s Jeremie Boga, Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho (who is on loan at Aston Villa), Atalanta’s Daniel Maldini and Sassuolo’s Armand Lauriente. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Nottingham Forest are keen on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and have made a significant contract proposal. (Matteo Moretto/Fabrizio Romano)
– Barcelona have agreed to a loan for 19-year-old Defensor Sporting defender Patricio Pacifico, which includes an option for 50% of his rights. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Chelsea, Manchester United, Brighton, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Brentford have all sent scouts to watch 18-year-old Stade Rennais striker Mohamed Kader Meite. (CaughtOffside)
– Napoli and Juventus are monitoring Como midfielder Maximo Perrone for next season. (Nicolo Schira)
– West Ham have reached a verbal agreement to sign Fulham winger Adama Traore. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Brentford are expected to make a new offer to Lazio for winger Matteo Cancellieri on Monday. (Nicolo Schira)
– Nottingham Forest and Atletico Madrid have shown an interest in Napoli left back Mathias Olivera. (Nicolo Schira)
