Weekly Football News Catch Up: Richarlison; Tyrell Malacia; Pochettino; Raphinha; De Jong; Others

£50 Million Richarlison Deal.
Premier League team, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly signed Everton striker, Richarlison for a deal of £50 million + add-ons. After the appointment of Antonio Conte to help the London side mid-way into last season, Tottenham managed to finish 4th on the Premier League table to qualify for the champions league next season. Antonio Conte now seeks to strengthen the team before the next season’s campaign.

Manchester United Reaches €15 Million Deal For Left Back.

After a long wait for Manchester United’s fans, the English side has finally made its first summer transfer after hijacking a deal for Feyenoord’s left-back, Tyrell Malacia from Lyon with a transfer fee of €15 million + €2 million add-ons. The 22-year-old is expected to complete his medicals soon to finalize the Old Trafford move.

Pochettino Finally Exits Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain is finally ready to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino. The Ligue 1 champions have long decided to sack the Argentine after a horrible Championship League performance last season. It is said that PSG are looking to replace Pochettino with Christophe Galtier.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona In Struggle For Raphinha

English teams, Chelsea and Arsenal together with Spanish side, Barcelona have found themselves in a bidding war for Leeds United forward, Raphinha. Chelsea, however, is leading the race for the Brazilian national with a bid of £65 million.

De Jong, Manchester United Saga.

United’s efforts to bring Frankie De Jong, Barcelona’s midfielder to Old Trafford have really been frustrated as the Spanish side insists that Manchester United must pay a total fee of €85 million. However, United has reportedly progressed in the negotiations and has agreed to a €65 million guaranteed fee while still discussing €20 million in add-ons. Erik Ten Hag, United’s boss has placed De Jong as his priority signing this summer.

Mohammed Salah’s New Contract.

Egyptian striker, Mohammed Salah has now become Liverpool’s highest-paid player. The forward will now earn £350 per week after signing a contract extension till 2025.

Lukaku On Loan

After last season’s drama with Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea has agreed to a loan deal for €8 million with add-ons to let the Belgian forward reunite with his former team Inter Milan. The contract will last till 2023 with Inter ready to play Lukaku’s salary.

Gabriel Jesus To Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s boss has strengthened his attacking line with Brazilian Forward, Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City. Gabriel Jesus signed a 5-year contract with the Gunners, made possible with a transfer deal of £45 million.