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Jul 1 5 tweets 2 min read
Youri Tielemans update. Still no formal offers made.

Tielemans wants to join Arsenal and Edu still in touch with his agent. Arsenal have agreed terms, and worked on the deal for a year, but have never placed an official bid.
Fabio Vieira's arrival doesn't rule out Tielemans. Arsenal still deciding whether to bid.

Erik ten Hag is also interested. Tielemans was actually a Ralf Rangnick target but didn't want to join #MUFC under him.
If Arsenal reach an agreement with Leicester, told Tielemans will sign. But for now, #AFC haven't decided on him. The genuine interest from #MUFC may force Edu to make a decision quicker than expected, especially if ten Hag pitch proves appealing.
Tottenham and Real Madrid (other clubs sometimes linked) to date aren't serious suitors. Nothing advanced.

Right now, Leicester are planning for Tielemans to stay and not totally ruling out a new deal, which could still come if offers don't materialise.
There is a growing feeling Newcastle could enter the Tielemans race, too. Dan Ashworth has already made enquiries.

Challenge for #NUFC would be convincing Tielemans how he fits into a midfield with Joelinton, Bruno and Shelvey.

One to watch...

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Jul 2
Manchester United respect Cristiano Ronaldo's request but a 'satisfactory' offer won't just be financial. #MUFC are very reluctant to sell to a Premier League rival. Club irritated by a meeting between Jorge Mendes and Todd Boehly.
Not too much should be read into that meeting, though, in this context. Told Ronaldo was discussed but he was not the reason or focal point for the meeting. Boehly introduced himself and multiple names were spoken of. No indication Tuchel wants Ronaldo.
Mendes has also spoken to Bayern as well before Chelsea. This strongly suggests Ronaldo made up his mind to listen to offers before ten Hag or based on any summer incomings alone. Keeping Ronaldo for another season, even with 20+ goals, may not help ten Hag change things.
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Jul 2
Leeds have still not accepted any Barcelona offer for Raphinha but advanced talks continue. Barca feel progress made and want to pay any fee in instalments. Leeds want a higher guaranteed fee because of this. Barcelona's offer is still currently below Chelsea's £60 million.
Chelsea aren't prepared to just wait around, especially knowing Barca are now confident. Leeds are open to a deal that's structured differently to Chelsea's but they won't sell Raphinha on worse terms and that's been made clear to Barcelona. Leeds also want sale resolved fast.
It is not true Raphinha has asked Deco to 'stop' negotiating with Chelsea. There is just nothing to negotiate right now because the broad terms offered are acceptable but he's just waiting for Barcelona, a move he wanted long before #CFC bid.
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Jul 1
Ousmane Dembele is a free agent. Offer from Barcelona remains his only formal option. Dembele wants double the €6 million base salary Barca offered. Dembele still hasn't rejected Barca but offer may be withdrawn soon should he fail to respond. Board divided on approach now.
Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, hasn't got any other formal offers yet hence Barcelona's confidence in getting him to sign on significantly reduced wages. Sissoko is still in contact with Chelsea, who always said they'd only revisit if/after his contract expired.
Chelsea won't meet Dembele's wage demands either. Liverpool and Bayern are not interested. PSG looked at Dembele prior to Luis Campos' arrival but interest has cooled. So Dembele really has limited options unless he drops his wage demands.
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Jun 30
Raphinha update. Brazilian is waiting to see if Barcelona can reach a deal with Leeds. Barcelona must match Chelsea's £60 million offer or they won't strike a deal. Told Barca trying to get to that number in a more add-on heavy way. Leeds will not accept this.
Chelsea have a five-year offer to Raphinha. #CFC are putting pressure on Deco to accept rather than delay to buy Barcelona more time. Financials of the offer aren't a problem. But it's clear Raphinha doesn't want to decide until he knows if Barcelona can reach a deal with Leeds.
Still being told Raphinha hasn't ruled out Chelsea. Boehly is not prepared to let things drag on, though. #CFC's tactic was to get a quick deal before Barca can 'hijack'. But Raphinha won't be rushed and that helps Barcelona hugely, especially since he has already agreed terms.
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Jun 30
Richarlison has a medical today in Brazil ahead of a move from Everton to Spurs. £50 million deal plus add-ons. Tottenham moved fast to complete deal after giving up on Gabriel Jesus.
Chelsea and Newcastle both considered Richarlison. #CFC instead prioritised Sterling (clubs close to agreeing a fee). Newcastle told he only wanted a London (either Spurs or Chelsea at time they were informed) move.
Good window so far for Spurs with Bissouma, Perisic and Forster also joining. Still more to come, especially a defender. Spurs considering Skriniar, Lenglet or Estupiñan with latter two a bit more advanced.
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Jun 30
Chelsea have talks with Deco today to discuss Raphinha terms. Five year contract offer tabled. As previously reported, Chelsea knew after agreeing a fee they had to act fast with aim to agree terms in 48 hours. Failure to achieve this could give Barcelona the upper hand again.
It all comes down to Raphinha now. And he still hasn’t decided. He has long-standing terms agreed with Barcelona but they need more time to agree a deal with Leeds and find the funds. Barca hoping Brazilian waits. Chelsea desperate to complete a deal quickly.
Arsenal still haven’t made another official offer yet. Told Edu is wary before getting clarity on the situation from Deco. He doesn’t want to waste time if Raphinha prefers #CFC. But again, right now Raphinha hasn’t fully decided. Big day ahead.
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