Manchester United have signed manager Antonio Conte and Juventus winger Federico Chiesa as they look to usher in a new era for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Barcelona have halted Arsenal’s attack and Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has signed a deal to leave Liverpool, reports Europaper said in say.
Ratcliffe’s Italian Occupation
Manchester United have already made contact with Antonio Conte over a bid to replace Erik ten Hag, with reports suggesting the Italian could quickly join at Old Trafford through fellow team-mate Federico Chiesa.
2024 is already expected to be an important year in human history. Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial acquisition received final approval in early February. Ratcliffe has taken full sporting control of the club and his influence is already being felt.
Omar Berrada has been successfully recruited from Manchester City to become United’s new CEO. Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is the next target of interest for Ratcliffe and INEOS.
A radical squad overhaul is also being planned, and the changes could extend to the managerial position as well.
Failure to qualify for the Champions League could be fatal for Erik ten Hag. Moreover, Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes this. The decision on whether to fire Ten Hag may have already been made.
Now, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, Manchester United have already made contact with the former Chelsea and Tottenham managers. Antonio Conte.
The 54-year-old Italian won league titles with Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan and has been out of action since leaving Tottenham midway through the 2022/23 season.
There has been speculation that he would return to Italy with AC Milan, but according to Galletti, a third game in England could be waiting.
Regarding X, Galetti reported: “Man Utd contacted me in the last week of 2023. [Julen] Lopetegui and Conte.
“[Lopetegui] Although he is no longer on the Man Utd list, the former Tottenham manager – [Roberto] De Zerbi, especially [Thomas] Tuchel is still considered a viable alternative in the summer.”
Manchester United circle as discussion of Chiesa’s exit grows
If Man Utd replace Ten Hag with Conte, he could quickly join his fellow Italian. Federico Chiesa At Old Trafford.
Spanish media outlet Chiesa, 26, could leave Juventus this coming summer, at which point he will enter the final year of his contract.
The right-footed winger can play on both flanks and would be considered Antonius’ successor. All the various sources have been verified Manchester United will listen to offers for Anthony at the end of the season.
Chiesa has also been linked with Liverpool via Italian media and could be signed for a reduced price of €40m due to his expiring contract.
United are reportedly ready to test the waters, with the article concluding that ‘everything points to him leaving Serie A in the summer.’
Salah agrees to Saudi deal?
Former Tottenham and Egypt striker Mido claims Mohamed Salah has already ditched Liverpool and signed a contract to play in the Saudi Professional League next season. Mido wrote to X: “Mohamed Salah will participate in the Saudi league next season. The contract has been signed.” (Mido)
Manchester United and Arsenal plan accommodation Instant and fixed price offers for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana When the summer windows open. (sports)
Atletico Madrid offered Celtic’s Matt O’Reilly a surprise loan deal with an option to buy in January. The offer, worth €21m, was €8m short of Celtic’s €29m valuation. Atletico instead brought in Belgian Arthur Vermeeren, but the Celtic attack could be revived at the end of the season. (Mateo Moretto and Tipblade)
Bayern are in last-minute talks to convince Alphonso Davies to sign a contract extension. The Canadian left-back recently agreed to join Real Madrid for one of two summers. (Sky Germany and PE)
Real Madrid are ready to make their first offer after agreeing personal terms with Davis. Los Blancos plan to bid €35m, while Bayern are expected to offer closer to €50m. Bayern’s position has been weakened by the fact that Davis will enter the final year of his contract in the summer. (Cadena SER)
Bayern are considering Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and AC Milan’s Theo Hernández if Davis leaves. Milan are desperate to stem interest in Hernández. (TuttoMercatoWeb)
Arsenal send Barcelona packing
Barcelona considered Mikel Arteta as a possible replacement for the departing Xavi, but called off the chase after learning Arteta would not be willing to leave the Gunners. (sports)
Liverpool are considering activating their €70 million release clause FC Porto has signed destroyer Alan Barella. (game)
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic will reject interest from the Premier League to sign a new long-term contract in Turin. Vlahovic, who has scored 15 goals in 25 games this season, is attracting attention from Arsenal and Chelsea. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Juventus have identified Scotland international Lewis Ferguson as a summer transfer target. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder is already playing for Bologna, Italy. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
The Saudi Pro League team sensed an opportunity to sign three high-profile players from Barcelona amid well-documented financial difficulties. The trio of note are Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. (Mundo Deportivo)
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PSG are considering Napoli ace Hvicha Kvaratskelia as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who will join Real Madrid as a free agent this summer. (GFFN)
Nicolo Zaniolo’s chances of a permanent move to Aston Villa are ‘virtually closed’. The Italian is on loan from Galatasaray but Villa are not willing to sign the winger outright with a ‘conditional compulsory purchase option’ worth £19.2m plus £13.2m plus future add-ons. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Bayern Munich have proposed Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi as a plan B or C if they are unable to appoint Xabi Alonso as Thomas Tuchel’s successor. Hansi Flick is also on Bayern’s radar. (Sky Germany)
Marco Reus could finally leave Borussia Dortmund via free agency at the end of the season. Both Borussia Monchengladbach (Reus’ former club) and MLS sides are showing interest. (Foot Mercato)
Dortmund will demand a fee in the range of €40m-€50m before selling Dutch striker Donel Malen. The 25-year-old has been repeatedly linked with Liverpool. (build)
