Leo closes the future. Despite attractive offers from big clubs, Rafael Leao remains committed to his future at San Siro. According to the Italian press, Rafael Leao will extend his contract with AC Milan for another 4 years this week. The new contract between the Portuguese striker and the “Rossoneri” expires in June 2028. Leao’s salary in a season also increased from 1.5 million euros to 5 million euros, excluding bonuses.
Chelsea is likely to part with 12 players. Chelsea are going through a disastrous season, despite the big spending in the last two transfer windows. The Stamford Bridge team needs a comprehensive overhaul in the summer of 2023, to be well prepared for the new coach Mauricio Pochettino before the 2023/24 season. In the immediate future, there are a number of players who are said to have no place at Stamford Bridge, including Hakim Ziyech, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Edouard Mendy or Callum Hudson-Odoi. They have to leave to make room for new recruits.
Many players will leave Chelsea.
Saka renews with Arsenal. The London club has just completed a new contract with Bukayo Saka. This season, Saka is one of Arsenal’s best players. He has 13 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League. According to many sources, Saka’s new contract is valid until June 2027. Earlier, Arsenal also completed the extension of Aaron Ramsdale. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners will continue to negotiate and award Martin Odegaard a new contract.
Arsenal suddenly pursued Joshua Kimmich. According to Football London, Arsenal is said to be emerging as a potential destination for Joshua Kimmich this summer. A fee of around £43.5m is said to be something Bayern will be looking for in exchange for Kimmich’s signature, even though he still has two years left on his contract with the Bavarians. Kimmich has been the mainstay of Bayern Munich for many years, but the Gray Lobster is planning a comprehensive overhaul after a bad season.
No progress on Neymar yet.
Obviously the Neymar case. Accordingly, many sources claim that Man Utd is ready to rescue Neymar in the summer of 2023. But, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed: “Currently, there are no ongoing negotiations between Man United and PSG for the school. Neymar’s case. Nothing specific, and no talk at least for the current owner/board of Man Utd.” PSG wants to part with Neymar, but the possibility of this player joining Man Utd is not clear.
Man Utd ready to rescue Vinicius. According to sources from Spanish website Defensa Centrel, Manchester United are preparing a move for Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior in case he decides to leave La Liga. Vinicius could leave Real Madrid because of the racism he suffered in Spain. With Vinicius only having a contract until 2024 with Real Madrid, Man Utd can completely recruit the 22-year-old striker as soon as the season ends.
