David de Gea to Fiorentina. A verbal agreement is in place for the former Manchester United goalkeeper. Contract extends until June 2025 with an option for an additional season. Travel and medical arrangements are set. The deal is being finalized by Spanish agents Jose Lorenzo, Jose Carlos, and Italian intermediaries GG11 Agency.
Mike Penders to Chelsea. An agreement is in place for the 2005-born goalkeeper to join the club from Genk. The package, including add-ons, could reach up to 20 million euros, with a long-term contract. Chelsea see significant potential in Penders. He will remain at Genk for the 2025 season and is set to move to London next June.
Arsenal remain in active discussions to finalize the Mikel Merino transfer, with further steps to follow. Merino has agreed on personal terms with Arsenal, and the clubs are working on the deal structure and payment terms, with the fee exceeding 25 million euros. Atlético and Barça have been informed of Merino’s desire to join Arsenal.
West Ham are optimistic about receiving the final approval from Jean-Clair Todibo in the coming hours. A hijack is anticipated to be completed on Friday, with travel arrangements being prepared if everything proceeds as planned. OGC Nice will receive 40 million euros (loan with obligation to buy) plus a sell-on clause.
It is understood that Olympique Marseille have submitted a new offer to Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah! Negotiations have resumed, and Nketiah remains enthusiastic about the move to OM, attracted by the project. Olympique Marseille are willing to continue discussions but will only proceed under their conditions.
Nottingham Forest had a formal bid rejected by FC Porto for Galeno, but their interest remains strong. Galeno is also on Juventus's list as a new winger, though they continue to advance negotiations for Nico González with Fiorentina. Porto is asking for around 40 million euros, including add-ons, for Galeno.
Bournemouth are in advanced discussions to acquire Julián Araujo from Barcelona on a permanent transfer. The deal is valued at around 10 million euros, with Barça also requesting a sell-on clause, but negotiations are still ongoing. Araujo could be on his way out; Barça are still considering João Cancelo for the right-back position.
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