Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: HISTORIC Chelsea deal, Havertz REPLACEMENT, City move CONFIRMED

Soccer switch information reporter Fabrizio Romano has rounded up at the moment’s largest tales, together with key strikes at Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal.

One deal completed, one deal missed at Forest

It’s a busy finish to August for Nottingham Forest, with Romano confirming one new arrival on the Metropolis floor whereas additionally revealing one transfer that won’t occur.

“Douglas Luiz to Nottingham Forest is a right here we go. Juventus will obtain a switch price of round €30-32 million with add-ons included. It’s a mortgage with an obligation to purchase. It’s not a 100% obligation but it surely’s very easy to succeed in,” the switch insider instructed his YouTube channel.

“Forest aren’t signing Rico Lewis. He’ll keep at Manchester Metropolis and signal a brand new contract till June 2030. It’s a choice that’s actually strongly needed by Pep Guardiola. He’ll even have a one-year choice.”

Metropolis near finalising switch

Romano revealed that Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola is about to scale back his squad dimension imminently by agreeing to promote Manuel Akanji.

“There’s a mission from Galatasaray occurring in Manchester at the moment. Metropolis have accepted a bid in precept from Galatasaray for £15 million. It’s nearly small particulars pending,” he mentioned.

“Then there’s the participant’s aspect. He’s nonetheless not obtained a proposal from Galatasaray, so let’s see what occurs there. He’s not in a rush to depart Manchester Metropolis.”

Rodrygo rumours construct

Metropolis nonetheless stay eager about Actual Madrid star Rodrygo, though the transfer hinges on Savinho leaving for Tottenham.

Romano mentioned: “Let’s see what occurs with Savinho. Tottenham maintain eager about him and aren’t giving up on him. However somebody at Manchester Metropolis, somebody actually necessary on the membership, remains to be blocking this deal and insisting on protecting him on the membership. Let’s see if Spurs can maintain this wall.

“However yesterday [Tuesday]there have been zero minutes for Rodrygo at Actual Madrid. He averages simply quarter-hour on the pitch for Actual Madrid since Xabi Alonso grew to become the brand new coach. Brahim Diaz began, Franco Mastantuono performed greater than Rodrygo, so let’s see what’s going to occur. Alonso is saying he counts of Rodrygo however let’s see what occurs.

“I maintain saying that Rodrygo is the primary goal for Manchester Metropolis if Savinho leaves the membership. Let’s see if different golf equipment be a part of the race. There aren’t any bids but.”

Chelsea set for pivotal sale

Chelsea have to promote gamers as a way to signal Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, and one ‘historic’ deal is shut.

Romano explains: “Villarreal are in very superior talks to signal Renato Veiga. It’s essential as a result of it’s a everlasting switch. First bid was rejected, now they’ve an settlement with Veiga.

“Will probably be a extremely historic signing for Villarreal by way of switch price invested in a defender. Chelsea and Villarreal are speaking a couple of switch price of €24m plus add-ons. Chelsea need virtually €30m assured as a part of this bundle, so let’s see how the dialog will proceed.”

And Christopher Nkunku may observe.

“Bayern desire a mortgage, Chelsea desire a everlasting deal. RB Leipzig have requested about Nkunku once more, however in the meanwhile they’re additionally asking for a mortgage. Chelsea have instructed them: everlasting switch or nothing. They’re speaking to each golf equipment whereas ready for Xavi Simons to reach,” Romano defined.

“Then for Carney Chukwuemeka, there are new rumours from Italy: Juventus and Napoli. Chelsea have been clear: he solely leaves the membership on a everlasting switch. They already instructed this to Dortmund just a few days in the past. Now the identical message has been despatched to English and Italian golf equipment.”

Arsenal in search of Havertz substitute

Romano confirmed that Arsenal are prepared to return into the marketplace for a substitute for Kai Havertz.

Though Eberechi Eze is predicted to hitch the Gunners, he supplied no names with regards potential targets.

“Fascinating to observe what occurs at Arsenal now as a result of sadly Kai Havertz has suffered a brand new knee harm and we want all the easiest for him. He already suffered an necessary harm final season. Let’s anticipate Arsenal to speak the extent of his harm,” Romano mentioned.

“When a participant like Kai Havertz suffers two accidents within the house of some months, Arsenal are contemplating returning in the marketplace. Leandro Trossard will signal a brand new deal at Arsenal. However the Gunners are contemplating another participant. They’re critically assessing their choices to keep away from having a brief squad up entrance as they suffered final season.”

Will Mar Casado Go away Barcelona?

Romano has addressed rumours that Marc Casado may depart Barcelona.

He mentioned: “Casado would love to remain at Barcelona. And I can inform you that Barca and their sporting director Deco don’t wish to promote Marc Casado. They imagine that he’s an necessary participant for the long run.

“However it’s true that some golf equipment are transferring – particularly from the Premier League. There’s motion. There are golf equipment ready to fulfill Barcelona and make a proposal to attempt to tempt Casado and Barca. The place of each is that they wish to proceed collectively, however we all know that within the final weeks of the switch window, something can occur.”

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