Transfer news 5/18: MU closes Xavi Simons, Liverpool gets Williams

MU closes target Xavi Simons

MU representatives are negotiating with RB Leipzig about the transfer plan of attacking player Xavi Simons.

MU closes target Xavi Simons. Photo: Imago

RB Leipzig will miss out on European football next season and will undergo a major overhaul. Xavi Simons is said to be among the stars determined to leave the German club.

Although MU's ability to participate in the European Cup depends on the Europa League final with Tottenham (2am on May 22), the Red Devils believe they can convince Xavi Simons to join the project at Old Trafford.

Recruiting Xavi Simons is also a way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to show support for Ruben Amorim - who has recently been rumored to be about to resign.

Liverpool rush to win Nico Williams

Along with reaching an agreement for Jeremie Frimpong, a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool are speeding up negotiations for Nico Williams.

Liverpool join the race for Nico Williams. Photo: EFE

Spanish press reported that Bilbao received a move from Liverpool about Nico Williams - who is being pursued by many English football clubs.

Last year, Nico Williams came close to leaving Bilbao but then decided to stay for another year. This summer, the EURO 2024 champion wants to move to a more competitive environment, in search of titles.

Nico Williams' €58m release clause at Bilbao is not high, and Liverpool are ready to trigger it, as well as parting ways with Federico Chiesa and Luis Diaz.

Cherki is coming to English football

Rayan Cherki's future is likely to have a big change in this summer's transfer window.

Cherki is likely to join English football. Photo: Imago

The great talent of French football is expected to leave Lyon, in the context of the team's financial crisis. The Premier League is the destination he is considering.

Besides MU, recently many clubs are pursuing Cherki, such as Aston Villa, Tottenham and Crystal Palace - the new FA Cup champion .

Cherki has just one year left on his contract, so Lyon – who have qualified for the UEFA Conference League play-offs – are expected to sell the 21-year-old star to English football for around €22-25 million.

News

- Man City plan to buy Eberechi Eze , the player who just scored the only goal to help Crystal Palace win the 2024/25 FA Cup final.

- After completing the Ligue 1 season with a Champions League ticket, Marseille received Mason Greenwood 's commitment to the club. The former MU player said he likes the French port city and the football the team pursues.

- Barcelona are targeting Mallorca's Leo Roman , in case they do not renew with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

- Liverpool have reached an agreement with Conor Bradley to extend his contract. The 21-year-old right-back has agreed a new contract until 2029.

- Atletico Madrid want Real Sociedad's Brais Mendez , amid Rodrigo de Paul's possible departure from the Metropolitano.

- According to Fichajes, three teams Arsenal, MU and Aston Villa are all interested in Bilbao's attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet .

- Bayern Munich are optimistic about negotiating a contract extension with Dayot Upamecano until 2030, as his current contract only has 1 year left.

- Aston Villa have made a new offer for Joan Garcia . The 24-year-old goalkeeper's future depends on Espanyol's ability to stay in La Liga.

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