Transfer News 03/03: De Ligt's Situation, M.U. Close to Signing New Contract; Chelsea Could Make €1

Barcelona set to sell 2 key stars. According to Sport, the Camp Nou outfit has planned to part ways with some of their key players this summer. The duo Raphinha and Jules Kounde could potentially leave Barcelona. Raphinha has not fully met expectations, and furthermore, Barca has a potential replacement in young talent Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, although Kounde has performed well, Barcelona already possesses a host of quality defenders such as Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Inigo Martinez, and Pau Cubarsi.
Chelsea poised for mega signing. Chelsea is prepared to pay the entirety of Victor Osimhen's release clause, reported to be worth £111 million (€130 million). They are set to approach Napoli to discuss terms and payment structures in the summer of 2024. According to The Times, Chelsea's priority is to bring in a new striker in the summer of 2024, with Osimhen being their top target at Stamford Bridge.Likelihood of De Bruyne Moving to the Saudi Pro League. "Last summer, even before Man City's Champions League final, Saudi Arabian clubs sent representatives to negotiate with Kevin De Bruyne and made offers. But he wasn't interested and wanted to stay at Man City. However, Saudi Pro League teams still want him, and they will try again. At that time, the opportunity for De Bruyne to move to the Middle East exists if Man City does not renew his contract," journalist Fabrizio Romano asserted.
Milan Knocking on Arsenal's Door. The Serie A club is seeking to recruit Aaron Ramsdale from the Gunners to replace Mike Maignan. Currently, Ramsdale needs to move on to develop his career at both club and international levels, while Arsenal is also willing to part ways with the 1998-born goalkeeper if they receive a suitable offer. Consequently, some teams have started targeting Ramsdale. On the flip side, Milan boasts an excellent Mike Maignan. However, amid financial instability, they are beginning to consider selling the French goalkeeper while also planning to negotiate bringing Ramsdale to San Siro.Updates on the De Ligt - Man Utd Situation. According to confirmation from Fabrizio Romano, there has been no progress and Matthijs De Ligt himself has not made a decision about his future yet. "There have been rumors about Barcelona and Man United, but there has been no progress with any clubs in Spain or England. As for Man United, we will have to wait until the new Director appears, and then they will decide how to deal with many players," Romano informed.
Man Utd prepares to sign a new contract. Sources from The Athletic affirm that Man Utd will offer Kobbie Mainoo a new contract extending until 2027 with an option to extend for another year. The deal includes performance-based wage increases, meaning all parties are satisfied with the current situation. Personally, the English midfielder is also content with life at Old Trafford and committed to the club.