Arsenal plan new Caicedo bid
Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in Moises Caicedo at the end of the season, despite the fact the midfielder has since signed a new long-term contract at Brighton. Football Insider report the Gunners are planning to make a fresh bid for Caicedo in the summer in a bid to strengthen Mikel Arteta's midfield ahead of the new campaign.
Atletico want €90m from Chelsea For Felix
According to a report by The Athletic, Atletico are keen to get Joao Felix off their wage bill, and are ready to compromise on the asking price which could see Chelsea land him for a reduced fee of around €90m in the summer. The Portuguese international joined Chelsea on a straight loan deal in January after extending his contract at Atletico by a further year up until 2027. There was no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but with the Spanish giants are looking to raise funds to balance their books and reinvest in the squad, Chelsea will have the opportunity to negotiate a fee with La Liga club.
Real Madrid want Romelu Lukaku as Karim Benzema replacement
Real Madrid are said to be considering a sensational switch for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian was sent on loan to his former club Inter Milan last year but club CEO Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that Lukaku will return to England and that end of the season.
Lukaku signed for Chelsea in 2021 for £97m but having failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge, he has now endured an injury-interrupted return to the San Siro. Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid could swoop for a cut-price fee. According to Fichajes, Carlo Ancelotti's side appreciate the abilities of Lukaku when free from injury and would be willing to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu as replacement for Karim Benzema.
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OFFICIAL: Archie Gray signs Leeds contract
Leeds have confirmed that 17-year-old midfielder Archie Gray has signed his first professional contract at the club. Gray has put pen to paper on a deal that runs until the summer of 2025.
OFFICIAL: Nashville SC sign MLS veteran midfielder Ján Gregus
Nashville SC have bolstered their midfield, announcing the signing of Slovakian international Ján Gregus through the 2023 MLS season with a club option for 2024. The 32-year-old will be available for selection when Nashville visit the New England Revolution for Matchday 4.
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