Paper Talk - Milan edge closer to Aubameyang, Szczesny wants Juventus
Journalist Niccolo’ Ceccherini claims that “talks between the two sides [the other being Borussia Dortmund] are progressing, Operation Aubameyang could happen”.
“A breach has been opened, and Milan are doing everything they can to lower Borussia’s demands, as well as Aubameyang’s own salary requests”.
Juventus have reached an agreement with Wojciech Szczesny, we can exclusively reveal.
Szczesny feels like a Juventus player already, Fabrizio Romano reports, and has already told Arsenal that he wants to move to the J Stadium, where he is expected to be Gianluigi Buffon’s long-term replacement.
The Arsenal goalkeeper has accepted to join the Bianconeri from Roma, where he was played for two seasons on loan.
OTHER HEADLINES
Bayern Munich look like they could snag James Rodriguez, if the latest reports from Colombia (via 101greatgoals) are accurate, as they are reportedly set to make an offer in the coming hours.
Respected journalist Javier Hernandez Bonnet claims that “James Rodriguez will not stay at Real Madrid. He is closer to Bayern Munich than Paris Saint Germain”.
Manchester United are, however, reported to have reached an agreement with Monaco over Tiemoue’ Bakayoko, one worth €40 million.
Douglas Costa’s agent is ‘optimistic’ about a move to Juventus.
Giovanni Branchini spoke to the Gazzetta dello Sport this morning, claiming that the Manchester City and Man United target is likely to move to Turin, and that talks have been going on for 45 days.
Chelsea are ready to make an €80 million offer for Alvaro Morata.
The Blues were pipped to Romelu Lukaku last week, the Belgian star moving to Manchester United for a stunning €85m fee.
AS confirm (via Le10Sport) that, with Morata being close to Manchester United, he is now free to be recruited by another elite club.