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Man United enter the race for €55m-rated Bundesliga star
At the request of interim manager Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United have added Christopher Nkunku to their list of summer transfer targets.
The Red Devils have made strengthening their midfield a priority. They hadn’t previously considered Nkunku, but Rangnick – who used to coach the Frenchman’s club RB Leipzig – has changed their minds.
Nkunku has supplied 19 goals and 13 assists in 31 appearances for Leipzig this season. The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has a market value worth €55 million. Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal have all expressed an interest. [ESPN]
Rudiger lifts the lid on his Chelsea future
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has said the club will decide whether he stays or goes at the end of the season.
The 28-year-old German’s contract at Stamford Bridge ends in the summer. He reportedly wants a salary worth £225,000-a-week as part of any new deal to continue at Chelsea. Talks between the player and club resumed in late December.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have both sent offers to Rudiger, who also interests Manchester United. [Athletic]
Barcelona are in contact with Franck Kessie
Franck Kessié has still no full agreement with any club. Barcelona are in contact with his agent since December, they are waiting for him – Kessié has not made his final choice yet. Race still open, other clubs also interested. ⚠️🇨🇮 #FCB
His AC Milan deal runs out in June 2022. pic.twitter.com/tvgT6MqqbV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 14, 2022
Hakimi explains why he didn’t re-join Real Madrid
Achraf Hakimi has confirmed Real Madrid had an option to re-sign him from Inter Milan last summer.
The Moroccan right-back, however, claims the club refused, adding: “They didn’t take a chance on me as much as other clubs.” He joined Paris Saint-Germain instead in a €66.5 million deal.
Read the full story here on Ace Football.
Does Ronaldo doubt Rangnick’s Manchester United credentials?
Cristiano Ronaldo is allegedly one of several Manchester United players questioning Ralf Rangnick’s credentials. They feel the interim manager is out of his depth at Old Trafford.
That said, Ronaldo has no plans to leave the club. Paris Saint-Germain have also made no approach for the Portuguese forward, despite rumors suggesting he could replace Kylian Mbappe. [AS – in Spanish]
Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid
Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid in June, Carlo Ancelotti confirms: “Bale has had injuries, then his contract ends – he may not have had a good motivation but he wants to finish here as he deserves”. ⚪️🏴 #RealMadrid
“It’s important for Bale to finish his career well here”. pic.twitter.com/E5cad3FhD7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 14, 2022
Arsenal turned down Icardi transfer chance
The Gunners rejected a chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi during the January transfer window.
After losing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona and seeing their top target Dusan Vlahovic join Juventus, Arsenal are short of firepower in the attack. [Athletic – subscription required]
PSG plot ‘mega’ Pogba offer
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly plan to make a ‘mega’ offer for Paul Pogba.
The 28-year-old midfielder’s contract at Manchester United expires in the summer, making him available for a free transfer. However, Pogba is yet to decide where his future lies. He is not ruling out staying at Old Trafford. [Daily Mail]
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