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Aston Villa are now monitoring a speedy new forward target who once described Unai Emery as an “amazing football brain”, according to a report.

Villa weighing up attacking options

Villa were extremely busy in the January transfer window, with Emery particularly keen on bringing in new attackers as a result of Jhon Duran’s departure, and the manager will be pleased by the arrivals of Marcus Rashford and Donyell Malen.

As things stand, however, Rashford will only remain at Villa Park until the end of the campaign, meaning Emery may have to bring in some new attacking options in the summer, and a number of targets have been identified.

The Villans have been named as one of the potential suitors for Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui, who has been in fantastic form this season, bagging 20 goals in the Serie A, the highest number of any player.

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Retegui is an out-and-out striker, who could be brought in to provide competition for Ollie Watkins, but Villa are also keen on signing a new winger, with a report revealing they are now monitoring AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze.

Chukwueze nearly joined Fulham in a deal worth around €30m (£25m) during the January transfer window, but the Cottagers ended up running out of time to discuss the complexities of the deal.

That opens the door for the Villans to make a move for Chukwueze in the summer, and he is a player Emery will know very well, having spent time working with him at Villarreal.

It is clear the ex-Villarreal man was a fan of working under his former manager, too, saying: “I enjoy playing under Unai Emery, He’s amazing, and so tactical in everything he does. He can push you to the limit, but he is a fantastic coach.

“He has an amazing football brain. He has amazed me how I have seen him change things from game to game.

"Fantastic" Chukwueze could shine under Emery

It would be fair to say the Nigerian has not set the world alight at Milan, with just seven goals and four assists in 59 outings, but he has previously proven himself to Emery.

The right-winger played a key role in Villarreal’s 2020-21 Europa League triumph, picking up one goal and four assists in 11 games, and he was regularly in and amongst the goals during his time in La Liga.

Lauded as “fantastic” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, it is clear the forward has a lot of ability, but he could well be in need of a fresh start, having fallen down the pecking order at the San Siro this season.

Given how highly Chukwueze rates Emery from their time working together at Villarreal, a move to Villa Park could make perfect sense for all parties this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Mathys Tel has revealed which player is the best he has ever played with – and it is not Harry Kane or Son Heung-min.

Tel joined Spurs from Bayern Munich in the January window on loan, with Ange Postecoglou’s side holding an option to buy him on a permanent deal for £45m in the summer.

This comes after the Frenchman reportedly rejected Tottenham’s initial offer to sign him in January, when he was also linked with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.

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The 19-year-old has had an encouraging to start to his senior career, starring for Bayern in the German Bundesliga and Champions League after signing from Rennes in the summer of 2022.

Last season, Tel scored an eventual winner against Man Utd in the group stages of the Champions League, and has appeared 16 times in the competition, while he was a frequent substitute during the Bavarians’ successful 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign, with Tel winning the title alongside current England boss Thomas Tuchel.

His game time more than doubled last year, but he was unable to stretch Bayern’s winning run in the Bundesliga, despite posting a career best of 12 top-flight goal involvements.

This season, opportunities under Vincent Kompany had been few and far between, starting just four games in all competitions. Since joining Spurs, he has already hit that milestone, and grabbed his first goal in the Lilywhites’ FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa in early February.

Speaking in an interview with TNT Sports, Mathys Tel revealed various things about his career and personal interests, such as his favourite film, his most-hated food and who he has on his phone’s wallpaper.

But perhaps most intriguing was who he believes is the best player he has played with in his career. Despite playing alongside stars such as Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer and Son Heung-min, Tel opted for former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane.

He said: “There are a lot of players, but Sadio Mane was the best. He works hard every day, after training, before and after the game, so he’s an example for me.”

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Given both players share the same position, it is perhaps not a surprise to see Tel snub the likes of Kane and Son, despite their supreme goalscoring exploits in Tottenham colours.

Sadio Mane was at Bayern for the 2022/23 season before swapping the Bundesliga for the Saudi Pro League, where he now links up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

Tel and Mane only shared the pitch on 11 occasions, which goes to show the effect the Senegalese star had on the French youngster during their short time together.

So Spurs fans may not need to hold a grudge against the winger, who could yet become a new hero in the years to come if he signs on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the season is over.

Christian Eriksen's agent appears to have dropped a hint on the outgoing Manchester United star's next move.

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• Eriksen set to leave Man Utd
• Linked with MLS and Saudi
• Agent drops hint on his future

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Eriksen will leave United when his contract expires this summer but it is not yet known where the midfielder will head to next. Now, his agent, Martin Schoots, has provided some insight on what the 33-year-old wants from his next move.

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  WHAT ERIKSEN'S AGENT SAID

  He told Denmark's BT on Wednesday: "Christian is still ambitious and has a lot to give to a bigger league. I can easily see him playing in his home country in the future, but I think for now it will only be for the national team."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Eriksen snubbed Major League Soccer and Saudi Pro League moves last year to stay at United but now that he is not being offered a new Old Trafford deal, a switch to Mallorca in La Liga could be on the cards. The Spanish top-flight is a first-rate league, so perhaps that would satisfy the Denmark international's ambition.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The soon-to-be free agent, who has had just under three years at United, will have a brief break before featuring for Denmark in their upcoming matches against Northern Ireland and Lithuania on June 7 and 10, respectively.

Glasgow Rangers were far from their best on Thursday evening as they progressed into the quarter-finals of the Europa League for the first time since 2022.

They lost 2-0 to Fenerbahçe on the night – suffering their fourth successive home defeat for the first time in the club’s history – but prevailed 3-2 on penalties in front of a boisterous home crowd.

The Europa League remains their only chance of silverware this season, having performed poorly domestically.

Ferguson’s interim spell has been mixed, to say the least, and the board must get their next appointment as permanent manager correct, otherwise next season could see the same results.

Celtic await in the Premiership this afternoon. Can the Light Blues secure their first victory at Parkhead since October 2020? Or will the home side secure yet another Old Firm win on Sunday?

Whatever happens, Ferguson must make a few changes to his starting XI from the Fenerbahçe tie, especially as several members of the squad failed to perform to the level expected in midweek. That’s for sure.

Operating with a 3-4-2-1 system, the club struggled to contain the Turkish side at times throughout the game, with Jefte failing to cope with José Mourinho’s men.

Jefte’s game in numbers against Fenerbahçe

The Brazilian was deployed on the left of a four-man midfield, which should have made use of his attacking qualities.

During the match, Jefte failed to deliver an accurate cross into the opposition penalty area, succeeded with zero dribble attempts, won zero ground duels and lost possession six times.

It was clear he failed to create enough chances down the left flank and was subbed off late in the game.

Callum McClurkin of the Daily Mail gave the defender a match rating of just 4.5/10 for his display in the second leg, stating that he ‘got away with a foul on Talisca that [the] referee deemed a dive’, while making a ‘shocking mistake to gift the visitors a second goal’ in what was a poor performance overall.

During the previous Old Firm clash at the start of 2025, Jefte started at left-back and was excellent. Not only did he impress defensively, making four tackles and winning ten of his 15 total contested duels against Celtic, but he even attempted four dribbles – succeeding with two – while showing plenty of intent in getting involved, taking 62 touches of the ball.

Today, however, he must be dropped to the bench, especially after a poor display in midweek. Winning at Parkhead won’t be easy, but if Ferguson unleashes Ianis Hagi on the left of his four-man midfield against the Parkhead side, they might just have a chance.

Especially after his heroics in the game at Ibrox just a couple of months ago.

Hagi's starring role vs Celtic in January

With the Premiership title race effectively over by Christmas, the traditional festive Old Firm clash this season was one associated with pride only. The Light Blues had last won against their rivals in May 2023 in what was a dead rubber.

Philippe Clement’s side were incredible against a below-par Celtic side, taking the lead through Hagi after just seven minutes, who scored a tremendous long-range effort.

During the same game, the Romanian also made four key passes, registered five total shots, attempted three dribbles and delivered eight crosses into the opposition penalty area.

The away side simply couldn’t handle him and when Hagi plays like this, he is one of the best players in the country.

Having missed a penalty against Fenerbahçe during the shootout in midweek, one that might have easily knocked the Gers out, can Hagi put this out of his mind and star against Celtic once again?

Why Hagi must start for Rangers against Celtic

Following his superb display against Celtic in January, former Romanian international Ilie Dumitrescu lauded Hagi, saying:

Despite a contract situation leaving his future in limbo during the early stages of the campaign, the midfielder has performed well domestically since returning to the first-team fold last October.

Across 19 Premiership matches for the Ibrox side, Hagi not only has three goals to his name, but he has chipped in with seven assists.

The Romanian international also averages 1.8 shots per game in the top flight this term, along with averaging 1.9 key passes and succeeding with 0.6 dribbles each match. He has also created five big chances for Rangers in the Premiership, showcasing his attacking capabilities.

His goal against Celtic proves just how effective he can be when in the mood and Ferguson will be hoping the 26-year-old is up for the game after his miss against the Turkish side.

Chalkboard

While a win won’t change things regarding where the title is heading, securing a win at Parkhead for the first time in four and a half years might just give the Gers some momentum to carry the club through the next few weeks of the season.

It is likely that Ferguson will stick with the 3-4-2-1 system that has worked in his favour during European competition.

If so, Jefte should be dropped to the bench in favour of Hagi, who could offer more of a direct threat being played behind Mohamed Diomande and Vaclav Cerny.

His creative talents must be on show if the Gers are to secure a positive result, that’s a certainty.

If they do, this could give the club a major boost heading into their Europa League quarter-final clash against Athletic Bilbao in the coming weeks.

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Manchester City are set to appoint their third coach of the year, with the target to take over after coaching at this summer's European Championships.

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• Man City close to appointing third manager of year
• Will take over after coaching at Euro 2025
• City's last season ended without trophy or European football

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  As was the case on the men's side, last season was one to forget for Man City's women's team. Though they looked set to be Chelsea's biggest challengers for the Women's Super League title towards the end of 2024, that charge fell apart drastically in the New Year in a manner that led to head coach Gareth Taylor losing his job. Former boss Nick Cushing replaced him on an interim basis but that decision didn't pay off, with the 40-year-old overseeing a period which saw City lose the League Cup final, get knocked out of the Champions League and suffer an FA Cup exit, before eventually falling short of qualifying for European football, too.

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  City's struggles have continued into the off-season, for which the main focus has been appointing a long-term successor to Taylor. It was expected that star defender Laia Aleixandri was to depart when her contract expired and that indeed transpired, with her looking set to join Barcelona, but the exit of goal-scoring midfielder Jill Roord was a huge shock. The Netherlands international has chosen to return home with Twente as she aims to rediscover her love for the game.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  However, City fans appear to be on the brink of receiving some good news now, in the form of that managerial appointment. reports that the club is in advanced discussions with Andree Jeglertz to take the role, after this summer's Euros. Jeglertz, who has a Champions League title on his CV from his time in charge of Swedish side Umea, has been with Denmark for the past two years but now looks set for a new challenge in England when his contract with the team expires after the tournament in Switzerland.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?

  While considered one of the best teams in England, Man City have now endured three trophyless seasons on the women's side and have not won the WSL title since their only triumph back in 2016. The club will hope that Jeglertz is the man capable of improving their fortunes, if indeed a deal is reached for him to take over ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Aston Villa’s transfer business during the winter window could be the difference between them securing Champions League football next season or missing out.

The likes of Andres Garcia, Axel Disasi and Donyell Malen made the move to the Midlands in January, but it was the loan signings of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio which really turned heads.

The Englishman has provided four assists for the club since joining, yet the Spaniard has been even better…

Marco Asensio's Aston Villa career in numbers so far

A few years ago, Villa signing a player like Asensio would have been unheard of. Now, due to Unai Emery’s influence, these types of players are lining up to join the club.

He made just 16 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain before joining Villa on a six-month loan deal. It hasn’t taken him long to showcase his talents.

Across eight matches under Emery, the former Real Madrid sensation has already notched seven goals for the club.

The attacking midfielder has also averaged one key pass per game in the Premier League while succeeding with 75% of his dribble attempts. Having a game-changer like this at his disposal will only aid Emery in his quest to secure either a trophy or a spot in the Champions League next term.

Why not both? Well, if Asensio continues to play like he has done over the previous few weeks, anything is possible, no doubt about that.

Might Villa have their homegrown version of the PSG star, however? Someone who could step up to the player in the near future to prove his worth.

Aston Villa's homegrown Asensio

The Villans certainly have a rich history of bringing through young talents in recent years, notably seeing Jack Grealish depart for mega money. Jacob Ramsey is another to have showcased his skills having learnt his trade in the youth ranks of Bodymoor Heath.

So, who’s the next cab off the rank? Well, Louie Barry is certainly one to watch out. He’s already made his debut for Villa, scoring against Liverpool in their FA Cup defeat way back in January 2021.

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Since then, he has spent periods out on loan, most notably at Stockport County. From August 2023 to January 2025, Barry scored 25 goals and registered seven assists in just 46 matches for the club, taking his chance well.

A centre-forward by trade, the youngster can also play out wide, hence similarities to Asensio can be made.

He was recalled by Villa during the winter transfer window, before being sent out to Hull City, who are currently playing in the Championship, for yet another temporary move.

Former Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor dubbed the striker as “outstanding” following his decision to extend his contract at the club until 2026 four years ago and as a result, next season will be massive for the 21-year-old.

Asensio will return to Paris, while Rashford may or may not still be at the club. He needs to impress significantly during pre-season to prove to Emery that he deserves a chance in the first team.

If he does, there is no reason why Barry cannot go on to become a solid squad player for Villa next season, gaining vital experience along the way.

That said, they will have to remain patient with his development. The young attacker’s time with Hull had to be cut short last month due to a knee-cartilage injury and he’s now undergoing rehab back at Villa.

Here’s hoping he can make a positive impact under Emery next term…

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Cristiano Ronaldo has all but confirmed the FIFA Club World Cup will take place without him, despite talks over a sensational transfer.

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• Ronaldo dismisses Club World Cup cameo
• Offers and proposals were presented
• Could now remain with Al-Nassr instead

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Speaking ahead of Portugal's appearance in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain, Ronaldo was asked to clarify his situation regarding the Club World Cup amid rumours of signing with a new side specifically to play in the newly-expanded tournament. It is, he said, "almost decided" he won't be there, despite offers coming in.

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  With an expiring Al-Nassr contract, the possibility of Ronaldo featuring at the Club World Cup – even if just on a month-long contract – gathered pace when FIFA president Gianni Infantino teased it in a recent video with YouTuber and streamer Speed. "Cristiano Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well. There are discussions with some clubs," he said at the time. Al-Hilal, Botafogo and Monterrey were most heavily linked.

  The presence of even a 40-year-old Ronaldo would have been a major marketing boost. FIFA had already shoehorned Lionel Messi into the event, somewhat controversially handing the designated 'host' spot to Inter Miami on account of their 2024 Supporters' Shield win. Many felt that place should have gone to overall MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy instead.

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• WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

  "It's almost decided that I will not take part at the FIFA Club World Cup, despite receiving many invitations and proposals," Ronaldo said on Saturday in a press conference. "There have been talks, contacts…but you have to think about short, medium and long-term."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  When Ronaldo took to social media last month to say "this chapter is over", a split from Al-Nassr after two-and-a-half years looked the likely path. But with no Club World Cup cameo and reports of an agreement over a new contract in place, he looks increasingly likely to stay. Ronaldo has no immediate plans to retire and is still chasing becoming the first player to score 1,000 official senior career goals – he currently has 937, which means 63 to go.

Steve Parish is now making progress in contract talks with a key Crystal Palace figure, according to a recent report.

Crystal Palace continue search for new sporting director

The Eagles announced last week that sporting director Dougie Freedman would be leaving Selhurst Park to pursue a move abroad after joining the club in 2017. That means Palace have been looking for a replacement for the Scot, and several names have been linked to the vacancy.

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It’s been reported by Sky Sports that Palace have drawn up a shortlist of options to replace Freedman, and those options consist of Middlesbrough’s Kieran Scott, who has been key in their recent success in the transfer market, Lee Dykes of Brentford and Iain Moody, who has worked at Palace before but had to resign back in 2013 due to alleged inappropriate texts.

A new name was then thrown into the mix, as Tim Steidten was named to be in pole position to become Palace’s new sporting director. The German has recently left West Ham under a bit of a cloud, but that has put off the South Londoners, despite Oliver Glasner giving his go-ahead to the appointment.

Parish looking to seal new contract for Glasner amid RB Leipzig interest

While the Eagles continue their search for a new sporting director, Football Insider reports that Crystal Palace are progressing in finding an agreement with Glasner over a new contract.

The report states that Palace are looking to tie Glasner down to a new contract after the Austrian managed to turn the season around. He has recently been named as someone who is of interest to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, who are looking for a replacement for Marco Rose, and the Eagles are keen to end that speculation, as talks between all parties are ongoing over a new deal.

Given Freedman’s exit from Selhurst Park, Parish wants to avoid any more upheaval ahead of the summer transfer window and therefore wants Glasner’s future to be resolved quickly. The 50-year-old will enter the final year of his contract at the end of this campaign, and it is reported that he is happy at Selhurst Park, but he will look to seek assurances that the club will try to keep their best players and build on their success.

This comes at a time when defender Marc Guehi continues to be linked with a move to Premier League teams, and midfielder Adam Wharton is also a player who is on the radar of Manchester United and Manchester City.

Both players are important to Glasner, and he will know that if these players leave the club, it will only make his job harder next season, so it will be interesting to see if the boss extending his stay goes hand in hand with any player contract renewals.

Real Madrid have reassured Alvaro Carreras that they will sign him by any means despite so far failing to find an agreement with Benfica.

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• Madrid interested in Benfica's Carreras
• Spanish giants yet to agree transfer fee
• Will travel with Eagles for Club World Cup

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Madrid reaffirmed to Carreras their desire to sign him despite no agreement with Benfica, according to Spanish outlet . The Spanish side had hoped to sign him before the Club World Cup, but he will represent the Portuguese team at the competition instead. They have been in touch with the 22-year-old to let him know they will definitely come for him.

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  One of the explicit requests of new manager Xabi Alonso was for the club to bring in a new left-back, and Madrid have been in talks with Benfica for the past three weeks. With Benfica president Rui Costa facing no support from other members of the board and having his budget plans rejected, Madrid feel that they could use it as a bargaining chip to agree on a fee.

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  Madrid are close to completing the signing of 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, with a deal to be finalised after he represents the Argentine team at the Club World Cup. River Plate are hopeful of convincing Madrid to let him stay until January.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Benfica have added Carreras to their team to play in the Club World Cup. The defender will be headed to the United States with one eye on the negotiations between Madrid and Benfica. Madrid will play Al-Hilal in their first game of the competition.

Bayer Leverkusen's managing director of sport has penned an emotional letter to Florian Wirtz following his blockbuster move to Liverpool.

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• Wirtz swaps Leverkusen for Liverpool
• Leverkusen director pens emotional letter
• Hails him as one of the world's best players

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 22-year-old joined Liverpool in a £116 million ($156m) deal this week, and following his move, Leverkusen's Simon Rolfes has hailed the German international as one of the best players in the world. He also lauded the character of the attacking midfielder.

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  WHAT ROLFES SAID

  He said, via Fabrizio Romano: "Dear Florian, I don’t want to write this. I would like to tell the world that you will stay at Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the rest of your career. But you decided to leave our club and to open a new chapter in your life. Of course, I totally respect that. We not only lose one of the best players in the world, we lose a special person. When I first met you, it wasn’t just your skills that stood out. Even if what you do with the ball still leaves me speechless. What really impressed me was your mindset. Your will to win. The hunger to score, no matter the scoreline. That constant drive to get better, even in the smallest details. And your environment with your parents always at your side, supporting you while also keeping you grounded.

  "You never lost that hunger. If anything, your mindset grew stronger after your ACL injury. We spoke during that tough time, and I could feel your frustration to not being able to have a ball on your feet. But also how determined you were to come back even stronger. That attitude made you a leader. Quiet, focused, driven. More experienced players look up to you. You’re a superstar for quite some time but you’ve stayed the same Flo. Like in that title-deciding match against Bremen. It had to be you with that hat-trick. Even when the fans were already on the pitch, you had to score again.

  "You once told me you’d never scored a hat-trick before, and that’s why you went for it. Simple as that. And you surely remember when we were in Marseille and I told you that you could have the shirt number 10. You were very happy and proud, The photo shows us a few minutes later and you’re still glowing out of happiness. It tells a lot about you. I wish you all the best at Liverpool Football Club. I know, you will make your way there and I hope you will win many matches and titles. Maybe not, when we face each other.
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  "Thank you, Flo, for your time under the cross and for being who you are. And also huge thanks to your family who have been with us so often. To your parents for always being open in all conversations and for being respectful and humble. We known each other for many many years and the trust and bond between us is strong and unusual in the football business. You all will stay part of the Bayer 04 family. Stay tuned, Simon."

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  Wirtz was linked with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and more, but ended up signing for Liverpool in a club-record deal. The German star says he wants to win "everything" at the Reds and after Arne Slot's side won the Premier League this season, they could get even better with the youngster in their team.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Wirtz, who scored 57 goals and added 64 assists in 197 games for Leverkusen, signed for an initial £100m ($134.5m) with £16m ($21.5m) in add-ons. If he achieves those bonuses, he will surpass the British transfer record which is currently held by Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez (£107m/$144m) in 2023.