Transfer News & Updates: Done Deals, Pulisic, Martinez, Jorginho & More

 

Pulisic decision to be made

Top clubs are interested in signing Christian Pulisic, but no decision will be made before June.

That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano who claims the USA international has been respectful and is still fighting for his future in west London.

 

 

Prior to making his first Premier League start under Thomas Tuchel, there was talk of reported interest in Pulisic from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United.

 

Inter star Martinez confident over contract renewal despite financial hurdles

Inter ace Lautaro Matinez has discussed the prospect of signing a new contract with the club and says that he is confident of doing so

 

Stendel in Pompey frame

Daniel Stendel is in the frame to become the new manager of Portsmouth, per The Scotsman.

The club sacked Kenny Jackett today, less than 24 hours after their penalty defeat to Salford in the re-arranged 2020 Papa John's Trophy final.

It now appears that the former Barnsley and Hearts boss will be his successor.

 

Morelos reveals Premier League dream

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has admitted that he wants to leave the Scottish champions to play in the Premier League.

Morelos is the club’s second-top scorer with 15 goals this season behind James Tavernier and has played a significant role in them securing the Scottish Premiership title for the first time in a decade.

But he has now opened up on his hopes to test himself south of the border in one of the world's best leagues.

 

Napoli eye Sarri-Jorginho reunion

Napoli will look to bring Jorginho back to Serie A if they decide to re-hire Maurizio Sarri, says TuttoMercatoWeb.

The Partenopei are reported to be considering showing the door to Gennaro Gattuso and could bring back their old boss, who won Serie A in charge of Juventus last term.

If they do however, then they will also aim to recruit a former player who followed Sarri to Chelsea in 2018 when he left for the Premier League.

 

Mendes on Man City radar

Manchester City are the latest side to join the chase for Portuguese teenager Nuno Mendes, per Todo Fichajes.

The 18-year-old Sporting CP defender has caught the eye of several leading clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid among others.

Now Pep Guardiola's City are in the mix to try and bring the left-back to a new home.

 

Inter and Sporting locked in Mario battle

Inter and Sporting CP are locked in a stalemate over the price of loanee Joao Mario as the latter look to make his move a full-time one, per A Bola.

The Portugal international returned to the club where he began his career on a short-term deal this season, having not played at San Siro since 2019.

His performances look set to earn him a longer stay, but Inter are wanting more money to seal his release.

 

Everton eye Barca's Pjanic

Everton could follow their previous raids for Barcelona outcasts with a move for Miralem Pjanic, claims Todo Fichajes.

Andre Gomez, Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne are just some of the players who have made the trip to Goodison Park from Camp Nou in recent years.

Now Pjanic, who joined from Juventus last year, could be the latest to head to Merseyside.

 

DONE DEALS

Chongqing Liangjiang land Bolanos

Miler Bolanos has joined Chongqing Liangjiang from Shanghai Shenhua on a loan deal until the end of the year, the club has confirmed.

The news comes after Poland international Adrian Mierzejewski went in the other direction between the two Chinese Super League clubs.

Bolanos, an Ecuador international, was named Serie A Player of the Year twice in his home country, in 2014 and 2015.

 

Mierzejewski links up with Shanghai

Adrian Mierzejewski has joined Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua on loan, the club has confirmed.

The Poland international has exited rivals Chongqing Liangjiang, having previously also spent time on loan with Guangzhou.

The 34-year-old was a member of the national team that went winless at Euro 2012.on home soil.

[NewsNaira]

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