Transfer news LIVE: Casemiro move to Manchester United confirmed by Carlo Ancelotti

08/19/2022

Chelsea complete Cesare Casadei transfer from Inter Milan

Chelsea have completed the signing of Cesare Casadei from Inter Milan on a six-year deal.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who is set to cost around £12m, will feature in the club’s Under-21s, a statement confirmed.

The signing of the Italy youth international fits a similar profile to that of Carney Chukwuemeka as Chelsea target prospects as well as big names.

“Cesare is a player we have tracked for some time and we are delighted that he has now agreed to join Chelsea, where he will initially strengthen our Under-21s squad,” Chelsea’s head of youth development Neil Bath said.

“He is another exciting emerging talent who we are looking forward to seeing develop and progress further as he breaks into senior football in the coming years.”

Eddie Howe addresses Bruno Guimaraes Newcastle exit talk

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has issued a hands-off message to Real Madrid over star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

The 24-year-old Brazil international has made a stunning impact in the Premier League since his £35million January arrival at St James’ Park from Lyon, but has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital in recent days should Casemiro head for Manchester United.

Asked if he could contemplate allowing Guimaraes to leave, Magpies head coach Howe said: “No, absolutely not.

“We’re trying to build a squad here that we feel can take the club to be successful over the next few years, and we want to build that squad and enhance the group, not take away our best players.”

Eddie Howe addresses Bruno Guimaraes Newcastle exit talk

The £35million January signing has been linked with Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund reject Ronaldo reports

Borussia Dortmund were the latest club to be linked with Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday but the club’s CEO has denied that any talks have taken place over the singing of the Manchester United forward.

Hans-Joachim Watzke said: “I love Cristiano Ronaldo – it’s certainly a charming idea to see Cristiano play at Signal Iduna Park. But there is no contact at all between the parties involved.”

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Casemiro set to join United

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has all but confirmed that Manchester United will sign midfielder Casemiro in the coming hours and that the 30-year-old “wants to leave” the club.

“I talked to (Casemiro) this morning,” Ancelotti said just moments ago. “He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity.

“I and the club understand it. With what he’s done at this club and the person he is, we have to respect it. There are talks right now, nothing is official, but he wants to leave.”

Chelsea set to complete Casedei transfer from Inter Milan

Chelsea are set to complete the transfer of Cesare Casedei from Inter Milan, the Guardian report.

The 19-year-old midfielder has undergone a medical after the clubs agreed a deal of £12m plus add-ons.

Casedei becomes the latest signing of a busy summer for Chelsea.

Chelsea target Wesley Fofana not expected to leave Leicester

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers expects Wesley Fofana to still be at the club after the transfer window shuts.

The defender has been the subject of two bids from Chelsea but both were rejected and nothing fresh has arrived in the last 10 days.

Rodgers has insisted all along that Fofana is not for sale and does not expect to lose him in the next fortnight.

“I don’t think so far ahead, the idea is that is he is a Leicester City player, ” he said. “He is not for sale, the club have made that clear, unless anything changes on that I would expect him to be here.

“Currently at this moment there is nothing new and nothing has changed from when we last spoke.”

Chelsea target Wesley Fofana not expected to leave Leicester

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers expects Fofana to stay with the club despite heavy interest from Chelsea

Nottingham Forest complete signing of Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves for an undisclosed fee, reported to be an initial £25million which could rise to over £40m with add-ons.

Midfielder Gibbs-White, 22, becomes Forest’s 16th summer signing as head coach Steve Cooper continues to revamp his squad following Premier League promotion.

Forest announced on their official website: “Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves.

“The attacking midfielder has signed a five-year-deal at The City Ground.”

It’s one of the biggest signings of the transfer window so far.

Nottingham Forest complete signing of Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves

The midfielder becomes Forest’s 16th summer signing

Casemiro: Manchester United close in on €60m transfer for Real Madrid midfielder

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Casemiro in an initial €60m (£50.8m) deal with Real Madrid, plus €10m (£8.5m) in potential add-ons, Mark Critchley reports.

The 30-year-old midfielder is set to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further year, though medical and visa issues are unlikely to allow him to play against Liverpool on Monday.

Casemiro’s arrival will finally reinforce United’s midfield, which is an area of the pitch that manager Erik ten Hag has been hoping to strengthen all summer.

The Brazil international will hope to help United hit back from a miserable start to the 2022/23 season, having lost both of their opening Premier League games.

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Manchester United close in on €60m deal for Casemiro

Erik ten Hag has been wanting to sign a midfielder all summer as the Red Devils struggle for balance

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