Contact Deals, Declan Rice £100m update, Raphinha, Taylor-Hart and More
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Its clear Rice’s suitors warned that West Ham star is worth ‘far more than £100m’
Moyes has told Sky Sports: “I don’t agree with the owners that Declan Rice is a £100m footballer. Far, far more than £100m. Far, far more.”
Ibrahimovic eager to extend stay at San Siro
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is eager to extend his stay at San Siro because a day without his AC Milan team-mates “is like one without my children”.
Ibrahimovic has been a talismanic figure in Stefano Pioli’s squad since returning to Milan on a free transfer in January 2020, but only has a few months left to run on his current contract.
The Swedish frontman, who missed the Rossoneri’s latest win against Hellas Verona through injury, claims to be in the dark with regards to a possible renewal, however, he has now made it clear that he would welcome to chance to commit to fresh terms with the club.
Raphinha ‘really happy’ amid Liverpool and Man Utd links
He has told Sky Sports: “I’m really happy here and feel I’ve adapted well. I think everything’s in place for us to achieve good results in working together.”
Leicester City has identified Everton midfielder James Rodriguez according to Don Balon.
The Foxes are eager to add greater creativity to their ranks by signing the Colombian in the summer transfer window.
Rodriguez has appeared in 18 Premier League games for Everton so far this season, scoring five goals.
Milan are looking to win the race for Fiorentina defender Nicola Milenkovic – according to Calcio Mercato.
The 23-year-old could be available for a reduced price of €30 million (£26m/$36m) this summer, with the Rossoneri poised to swoop.
Nikola Milenkovic Fiorentina 2020-2021
Arsenal table fresh contract offer for Taylor-Hart
The 18-year-old is reportedly attracting attention for clubs in Germany, Belgium and Holland, with the Gunners eager to tie him down to renewal in order to ward off potential suitors.
Taylor-Hart has recorded six goals and four assists in nine appearances for Arsenal’s U18s so far this season.
Arsenal star edging close to a summer exit
Alexandre Lacazette’s agent has offered the Arsenal striker to Barcelona and Juventus – according to Calcio Mercato.
The Gunners want the Frenchman to sign a new contract, but he is seeking a new challenge away from Emirates Stadium.
Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal, Premier League 2020-21.
Coman relaxed about Bayern future
The 24-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2023, has rejected the club’s first extension offer.
Coman will hold out for the best possible terms before signing on the dotted line, having been heavily linked with Manchester United last year.
Columbus Crew sign Matan
Columbus Crew have signed Romanian midfielder Alexandru Matan, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
The 21-year-old midfielder is set to arrive from Viitorul Constanta and it is not thought that he will take up a designated player position on the roster.
