The Five: Top transfer stories of the day
5. KEITA’S LAZIO DEPARTURE IMMINENT
Wantaway Lazio star Keita Balde has not joined his teammates in their travel to England where they will face Brighton in a preseason friendly game. The club and the player has taken the decision together. Keita, a product of Barcelona academy has asked to leave the club and has informer Lazio that he’s not going to extend his contract expiring in 2018.
4. MARIO RUI INJURED, ROMA THINK OF DODO
AS Roma newcomer Mario Rui has sustained a cruciate ligament injury and AS Roma are now looking for a new left-back. According to Sky Italia, Inter’s Dodo tops the giallorossi shopping list. Dodo spent two seasons at AS Roma before moving to Inter in 2014.
3. MATIC SNUBS JUVENTUS
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has revealed that he doesn’t want to leave the club as his releationship with new boss Antonio Conte is very good. The former Benfica midfielder is being linked with a move to Juventus with the Old Lady looking for a replacement of Paul Pogba.
2. SANE TO CITY IS A DONE DEAL
Manchester City have reportedly found agreement for the signing of Leroy Sane of Schalke 04. The promising Germany International will move to the Etihad Stadium in a € 37 million switch plus bonus which could take the eventual deal up to € 55 million.
1.INTER JOIN JUVENTUS IN RACE FOR GABIGOL Gabigol is definitely one of the hottest commodities o South American football. Juventus are in pole position to sign him having the old lady found agreement with both the player and the club, though this is not enough to close the deal (find out why with our exclusive piece). Inter have missed out on the signing of Gabriel Jesus and have also made contact for the talented Brazilian striker.
Lorenzo Bettoni @lorebetto
