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4 days ago
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Leipzig signs Brazilian striker Rômulo for reported $29 million as Benjamin Sesko replacement
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig is spending a big chunk of the fee from Benjamin Sesko's move to Manchester United on his Brazilian replacement Rômulo. Leipzig signed the 23-year-old striker on a five-year contract Friday from Goztepe, where he scored 17 goals in the Turkish league and cup last season. Germany's Kicker magazine reported Leipzig is paying a total of up to 25 million euros ($29.2 million), with 20 million euros of that sum as a transfer fee and the rest in potential add-ons. At 1.93 meters (6 feet, 4 inches) tall, Rômulo is only slightly shorter than Sesko, who left for United last week for a fee that could reach 85 million euros ($99 million). 'Rômulo combines strong physicality with a clean technique and a sharp eye for goal," Leipzig's managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer said in a statement. "He's a versatile attacking option — he can play as a classic number nine or in more varied roles.' Leipzig starts its season at fourth-tier Sandhausen in the German Cup on Saturday before facing Bayern Munich in the opening game of the Bundesliga season Aug. 22. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
BBC News
27-06-2025
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- BBC News
Gossip: Fulham reject Leeds advances for Muniz
Fulham have no interest in offloading 24-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz despite interest from Leeds. (Sky Sports), externalMeanwhile, the Whites are monitoring Brazilian forward Romulo, 23, who scored 17 goals in 33 games for Turkish club Goztepe last season. (Athletic - subscription required), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
New York Times
26-06-2025
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- New York Times
Fulham pursuing deal for Goztepe striker Romulo
Fulham are pursuing a deal to sign Brazilian striker Romulo from Turkish club Goztepe. The 23-year-old is generating heavy interest after contributing 17 goals — including an hat-track away to Besiktas — and 10 assists in 33 matches across all competitions last season. His suitors include RB Leipzig, Feyenoord, Fenerbahce and Zenit Saint Petersburg, with multiple offers submitted and talks continuing. Advertisement Fulham tabled a proposal worth €16million plus add-ons and a sell-on clause. It was rejected by Goztepe, who are seeking more than €20m for the former Athletico Paranaense player. Other teams from the Premier League have Romulo high on their recruitment lists but are yet to make approaches in the way the likes of Fulham and Leipzig have as they work on options to bolster their attacking departments. Romulo joined Goztepe from Athletico Paranaense in an initial loan deal in February 2024 before making the move permanent in January 2025. Raul Jiminez was Fulham's first-choice striker last season and he finished as the club's top scorer with 12 goals in 36 Premier League appearances, while Rodrigo Muniz also scored eight times in the top flight.
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Pep CONFIRMS Grealish exit plan, Son at centre of three-way race, Walker to Everton EXCLUSIVE
THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline. Pep Guardiola has CONFIRMED Advertisement Elsewhere, And Kyle Walker has agreed a sensational one-year deal to join Premier League side Everton this summer, Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below... Advertisement By Bayindir exit talks Man Utd are looking to get rid of back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after failing to impress when covering for Andre Onana. Reports in Turkey claim he has been offered to Goztepe, who are owned by the same group that have an 80 per cent stake in Southampton. Bayindir, who sees his deal expire at Old Trafford in 2027, has been offered to several Turkish clubs. Copy link Copied By Bayindir exit talks Man Utd are looking to get rid of back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after failing to impress when covering for Andre Onana. Reports in Turkey claim he has been offered to Goztepe, who are owned by the same group that have an 80 per cent stake in Southampton. Bayindir, who sees his deal expire at Old Trafford in 2027, has been offered to several Turkish clubs. Copy link Copied By Prem tussle for wonderkid Aston Villa and Liverpool are battling it out to sign Real Betis star Jesus Rodriguez. The 19-year-old winger enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with the LaLiga club and he is currently catching the eye at the Under-21s Euros with Spain. Rodriguez's contract runs until 2029 and he is said to have a £42m release clause. Villa could use midfielder Enzo Barrenechea, who spent last season on loan at Valencia, as a way to seal the deal, according to reports by local media. Copy link Copied By Arsenal reach Sesko agreement Reports in Germany claim that Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners and RB Leipzig will now progress talks about the fee needed for the striker. They are set to demand between £68m-£85m. A formal bid is yet to be tabled by Arsenal. Copy link Copied By Sarri's Saudi blast Ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has brutally turned down a move to Saudi Arabia because he is "in football for passion not money". Sarri, 66, is currently in charge of Italian giants Lazio. In an interview with SportItalia, he seemingly took aim at Simone Inzaghi after he left Champions League finalists Inter Milan for Al-Hilal. Sarri said: "I had negotiations with a Saudi club, where I would've earned in one month what I get at Lazio in a whole year. 'I always said that I would follow my heart, not money. I am not interested in how much they were offering. "I have always been in football for passion, I would not want to start doing it for money now." Credit: Reuters Copy link Copied By Saudi Son battle Tottenham legend Son Heung-min is wanted by Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah. The Spurs skipper could be sold for £34million, according to reports. But a deal will not be completed anytime soon as the club are supposedly obliged to play him when they visit his homeland of South Korea for pre-season friendlies in early August. Former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is also keeping an eye on Son to strengthen his Fenerbahce side. Copy link Copied By Sancho latest Man Utd are 'prioritising' Jadon Sancho's permanent exit this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. They are keen to get him off the books for good and do not want to loan him out again. Romano claims Napoli are in the race to sign Sancho but have zero interest in paying his current £250,000-a-week salary. Copy link Copied By Real Madrid reject Gyokeres Real Madrid will NOT be joining Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for Viktor Gyokeres. The Spanish giants are said to rate the striker but view him as too expensive as they look to add a new No9 to their squad to give them another option aside from Kylian Mbappe. Gyokeres' dispute over his Sporting exit continues. The Portuguese club are holding out for larger fee than he was supposedly promised they would. Sporting's president has denied that their stance has changed. Copy link Copied By Real Madrid reject Gyokeres Real Madrid will NOT be joining Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for Viktor Gyokeres. The Spanish giants are said to rate the striker but view him as too expensive as they look to add a new No9 to their squad to give them another option aside from Kylian Mbappe. Gyokeres' dispute over his Sporting exit continues. The Portuguese club are holding out for larger fee than he was supposedly promised they would. Sporting's president has denied that their stance has changed. Copy link Copied By Silva speaks out Bernardo Silva has revealed he is staying at Man City for the upcoming season - but his long-term future is in doubt. 'Yeah, I have one year on my contract, so obviously I could leave next season. I know what I'm going to do, but it's not the time to talk about that. 'I'm very focused on my season. I'm very focused on performing well for Man City. When the time is due, I will talk about it. 'This season I will for sure be with Man City. I'm going to stay. I've had options in the past and this year, like last year, my [choice] is to stay at Man City.' Copy link Copied By Levy addresses Ange sacking Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy revealed he made the "difficult" decision of dismissing Ange Postecoglou as manager, despite him winning the club's first trophy in 17 years, because a change was needed for the team so that it can compete in all competitions. I'm very grateful to Ange. I don't regret appointing Ange. In his first season we finished fifth. In our second season, we were over the moon to win a trophy. But we need to compete in all competitions and we felt we needed to change. I've got an excellent relationship with him. I told him, 'You're always going to be part of our history'. Himself and his family are always welcome back. It was a collective decision, it wasn't my decision. We do everything together. Emotionally it was difficult, but we believe we've made the right decision for the club. Daniel Levy Copy link Copied By Arsenal lose coach Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has lost one of his closest associates during the summer transfer window. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Arteta's assistant Carlos Cuesta is leaving the Emirates. Cuesta will be appointed as the new Parma manager with talks between the two clubs at the 'final stages'. This poses as a record appointment in Serie A this century as the Spanish tactician is only 29 years old. Copy link Copied By Rodrygo transfer latest Arsenal hold a 'genuine interest' in Real Madrid star Rodrygo during the summer transfer window. According to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, the Gunners have held exploratory talks with the forward's side dating back to May. However, Real want around £77million for the Brazil international. The North Londoners reportedly see the 24-year-old as the answer to their attacking problems. Copy link Copied By Partey contract talks Talks between Arsenal and Thomas Partey have stalled, putting doubts over his future at the Emirates which now poses as a '50-50' situation. According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners are offering Partey the same salary and are standing firm. The midfielder wants a raise and his agent has said he will leave the club if a pay rise isn't given. It is claimed that the Ghana international has already held talks with Fenerbahce and AC Milan, with both clubs making an offer. Copy link Copied By Benjamin Sesko latest Arsenal are currently unwilling to meet RB Leipzig's asking price for Benjamin Sesko. That is according to transfer insider Florian Plettenberg, who claims Leipzig demand £68-86million for Sesko. There has been no official offer from the North Londoners yet. Arsenal and the striker's camp remain in contact, but personal terms with the Slovenia international are not yet fully agreed. The Premier League giants are still monitoring Sporting Lisbon star Victor Gyokeres. Copy link Copied By Arsenal back for Watkins Arsenal have put their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres on hold and reignited their interest in Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins. The Gunners held talks with Gyokeres' agent earlier this week over a summer move to the Emirates. But according to reports, the North Londoners have temporarily shelved their interest in the striker to re-examine a move for Watkins. According to Arsenal are said to have had an initial £55million bid rejected by Sporting, who reportedly want the former Coventry star's full £85m release clause to be met. It is claimed last season's Champions League semi-finalists returned with an improved offer worth £60m but also had that knocked back. The Arsenal top brass are said to have grown frustrated with the ongoing saga. So much so that they are now apparently exploring the cheaper option of signing Watkins or RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Copy link Copied By Callum Hudson-Odoi latest Nottingham Forest have opened talks to tie down Callum Hudson-Odoi to a new contract as Roma, Napoli and Manchester United circle. Now SunSport have been told Forest's top brass are desperate to keep Hudson-Odoi out of the clutches of Europe's elite. Sunsport also understand United enquired about him in January and were met with a firm 'no'. Roma and Napoli are sniffing around this summer with Man Utd following developments. Nottingham are refusing to budge though and believe the England international sees his future at the club especially with Nuno Espirito Santo backed to spend big for their European adventure. Club chiefs are ready to reward the 24-year-old with a big-money extension to fend off the growing interest. Copy link Copied By Wrexham's first signing Wrexham have confirmed the signing of Plymouth Argyle striker Ryan Hardie. Hardie has penned a three-year contract with Phil Parkinson's side. The striker impressed during his five-and-a-half year stay in Plymouth, scoring 74 goals in 248 appearances. The Red Dragons are believed to have triggered the Scot's relegation release clause, worth around £700,000. Copy link Copied By Hugo Ekitike boost Manchester United have had a boost in the potential signing of Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike has admitted that growing up, he was a fan of Man Utd. The revelation has come after an interview from December the striker gave. My favourite club as a child was Manchester United. I've always admired them. Hugo Ekitike RTL Copy link Copied By Juventus plan Gyokeres raid Juventus have emerged as a shock candidate to hijack Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres' transfer to the Premier League with Manchester United and Arsenal keeping tabs. According to To finance this, the Bianconeri have identified eight names they will look to offload this summer to fund their spending spree. Most notably, this includes Dusan Vlahovic and Doublas Luiz, who ultimately became a squad player following his arrival from Aston Villa last summer. Also in this list is Mattia Perin, Lloyd Kelly, Daniele Rugani, Filip Kostic, Samuel Mbangula and Arkadiusz Milik. Copy link Copied By Prem fixtures getting released Tomorrow football fans up and down the country will discover their club's schedule for next season. The fixtures for the Premier League will be released at 9am on Wednesday as supporters plot trips and book annual leave, with many visiting new grounds for the first time. The fixture list is always eagerly anticipated as fans discover when they'll play their rivals and decide who has been 'shafted' with difficult runs. More below: Copy link Copied By New Man Utd target – EXCLUSIVE Manchester United have been scouting Hicham Boudaoui from fellow Ineos-owned club Nice as they consider cut-price options. United sent a scout to Algeria international Boudaoui's friendly against Sweden last week to check on the player, who has been tipped to leave the Ligue 1 club this summer. The Man Utd official went to Friends Arena in Solna to monitor the midfielder, according to reports in Algeria. Despite coming off after an hour, with his team trailing 4-0, the 25-year-old demonstrated why many in France think he is ready for the Premier League. Copy link Copied By Rodrygo transfer warning Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso isn't keen to offload Arsenal target Rodrygo this summer. According to The same source confirms the Brazil international has been the 'subject of conversation in the corridors of Arsenal'. However, the Spanish tactician appears to have big plans involving the 24-year-old. Copy link Copied By Mbeumo personal terms agreed Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo. According to Goal, there have been positive contacts between Man Utd and the Bees for Mbeumo. The two sides are close to agreeing a fee with only a few million keeping them away from sealing the deal. Personal terms have already been agreed and the winger only wants a move to Old Trafford despite interest from Tottenham, who hired his former Brentford manager Thomas Frank. Copy link Copied By Granit Xhaka move Bayer Leverkusen star Granit Xhaka is linked with a move to AC Milan. And a switch to Milan is reportedly very close with Xhaka agreeing on a contract. Reports have claimed that the midfielder is set to sign a two-year deal with the Rossoneri. Copy link Copied 1 …
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Leipzig name HUGE Sesko price tag, Gunners ‘back in' for Watkins as Gyokeres alterntive
Sesko boost Arsenal have received a timely boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. The north Londoners have reportedly reignited their interest in the Slovenian after getting frustrated with their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon hitman Viktor Gyokeres. And RB Leipzig are said to stepping up their efforts to replace Sesko with Goztepe striker Romulo. The Gunners, however, will have to pay at least £60million if they want to make Sesko their new No.9.
