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2 days ago
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💣 Milan to sign a top striker: Retegui, Vlahovic or Núñez, Modric visits ⏰
Milan is ready to shake up the summer transfer market with a clear mission: to find a top-notch striker for the new era signed by Massimiliano Allegri. According to Sky Sport, the Rossoneri management is evaluating various options to strengthen the attack and also the defense, with important names already on the notebook. Retegui and Vlahovic in the front row, contacts for Núñez At the top of the list is Mateo Retegui, Atalanta's striker, who has gained Milan's interest with solid performances and constant growth. Contacts between the parties - according to Di Marzio - have resumed, and the Italian-Argentine remains a hot track. Advertisement But that's not all: another name in the spotlight is Dusan Vlahovic. The Juventus striker, an old acquaintance of Allegri, would represent a big hit. The interest is confirmed by Matteo Moretto and Di Marzio. The biggest obstacle remains the player's high salary, who must speak with Juventus' Director Comolli. Another name appears: Darwin Núñez, according to Matteo Moretto, the Rossoneri have sounded out his position despite the high costs. Milan's goal is clear: to take a top-level striker. Zinchenko + Kiwior, and Modric's visits are delayed Milan is not limited to just the attack. According to Sky Sport, the Rossoneri are also seeking reinforcements in defense. The name of Oleksandr Zinchenko has returned to the forefront, Arsenal's left-back, considered the ideal heir to Theo Hernandez. Advertisement The Ukrainian is valued for his international experience and leadership matured in the Premier League, first at Manchester City and now at the Gunners. However, the salary issue remains to be resolved. For La Gazzetta dello Sport, the name of Kiwior is also added: appreciated for his versatility and experience already gained in Italy. Who, on the other hand, has already found a total agreement with Milan is Luka Modric: according to Sky Sport, there are no doubts about the operation, with the Croatian player undergoing medical visits after the Club World Cup in the USA with Real Madrid. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Alessandro Sabattini - 2025 Getty Images
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Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca interested in Marseille defender Luiz Felipe
One uneventful and injury-ridden half-season at the Vélodrome later and Olympique de Marseille defender Luiz Felipe (28) could be on his way out of the club. According to a report from Matteo Moretto, Spanish sides Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca are interested in signing the Brazilian-Italian, with Marseille pursuing other centre-back options ahead of their return to the UEFA Champions League. Luiz Felipe has only appeared in four matches since becoming OM's first signing of the January transfer window, and has been plagued with injuries throughout his six months in the Provence region. Advertisement The former Real Betis defender joined OM after terminating his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. He arrived with an injury problem which plagued his time with the club. Whilst he notably featured during Marseille's 3-1 defeat to PSG in Le Classique, he would go on to suffer a hamstring injur which saw him sidelined during the run-in and OM's eventual qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Les Olympiens have been linked with several centre-back targets during the Summer transfer window, including Lens' Facundo Medina, Al-Nassr's Aymeric Laporte – but they are firstly closing in on a deal for Burnley's CJ Egan-Riley, who is set to imminently join the club along with fellow English compatriot Angel Gomes. GFFN | George Boxal
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Sevilla to miss out on first-choice managerial target
La Liga outfit Sevilla look set to miss out on a deal for their priority managerial target. That's according to market insider Matteo Moretto, who has confirmed that Imanol will not be the man to take his place on the bench at The Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán next season. Advertisement The name of tactician Imanol had taken its place centre stage in the media headlines surrounding Sevilla over recent days. This came after widespread reports surfaced, assuring that the 53-year-old was close to agreeing on the terms of a contract with the Nervionenses. Imanol is currently available for work, after bringing a surprise close to his Real Sociedad stint upon the close of the 2024/25 campaign. Safe to say, then, that it will come as a blow for those of a Sevilla persuasion to learn that, in fact, the Spanish tactician looks set to take his talents elsewhere. As per a report from the aforementioned Matteo Moretto: Advertisement 'Imanol Alguacil will not be Sevilla's next coach.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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26-05-2025
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Espanyol seal deal for Alavés striker
The board at Espanyol have already tied up an agreement to bring in a member of the attacking ranks at La Liga rivals Deportivo Alavés. That's according to Marca, citing transfer insider Matteo Moretto, who point towards Kike García as the player in question. Veteran frontman Kike is for his part fresh off an altogether productive campaign on the books of the aforementioned Alavés. Playing a leading role in the Babazorros avoiding relegation to the 2nd tier of Spanish football, the 35-year-old racked up 15 goals in all competitions. Such production had long piqued the attentions of a number of other clubs from across the La Liga landscape, in the search for guaranteed goals for the 2025/26 campaign. And as alluded to above, if the latest word stemming from the media on Monday is anything to go by, then one such suitor appear to have gotten their man. As per , after Espanyol secured their top-flight status for next season over the weekend: 'The first to arrive will be Kike García. The agreement with the Alavés striker is considered complete and was reportedly reached a few weeks ago.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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18-05-2025
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Atlético Madrid & Villarreal to open transfer talks next week
The respective boards at La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid and Villarreal are ready to sit down for negotiations over a potential summer transfer dealing over the days ahead. That's according to Spanish transfer insider Matteo Moretto, who points towards Álex Baena as the player in the sights of the former. Atlético have long been credited with a keen interest in attacker Baena's signature, admirers of the creative talents boasted by the Spanish international. Some outlets, in turn, have gone as far as to point towards a deal to take Baena to the Metropolitano for next season as being close to completion. The aforementioned Matteo Moretto denies as much, 'not aware of any agreement between the parties'. However, the Relevo journalist has also confirmed that: 'In the coming days—if confirmed, early next week— Atlético de Madrid will meet with Villarreal to begin discussing the matter.' The Villarreal brass, for their part, are expected to demand a premium sum to part with the club's star man this summer. Conor Laird – GSFN
