Afghanistan
Angola
Argentina
Asia (AFC)
Asian Games
Australia
Belgium-Netherlands
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Central American & Caribbean Games
Central American Games
Congo DR
Denmark
England
Europe (UEFA)
FYR Macedonia
Finland
Germany
Greece
International Tournaments
Italy
Mediterranean Games
Mexico
National
Nepal
North & Central America (Concacaf)
Palestine
Pan American Games
Panama
Russia
Scandinavia
Serbia And Montenegro
South American Games
Spain
Syria
USA
Venezuela
World (FIFA)
Yemen
Zimbabwe

Man City attacker 'on verge' of £81.3m transfer after collapse fears

sportsmole.co.uk, 12 August 2024, 11:58
Manchester City attacker Julian Alvarez has reportedly put pen to paper on his Atletico Madrid contract following fears that a deal could fall through.

Atletico, Man City and Chelsea are currently embroiled in a complicated transfer carousel, as players from the Spanish and English capital were supposed to be heading in opposite directions.

As well as Alvarez's switch from Man City, Diego Simeone's side have been trying to conclude a deal for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, whose signing they have already teased with a picture of him inside the Wanda Metropolitano.

In a separate transaction, albeit one linked to the Gallagher switch, Chelsea were expected to bring 20-year-old striker Samu Omorodion to Stamford Bridge, but it was reported on Sunday that a deal had been plunged into uncertainty due to contract complications.

As things stand, Omoridion's proposed move to Chelsea is off, which could have implications on Gallagher's transfer to Atletico, who are supposedly threatening to pull the plug on that transfer.

Alvarez deal 'not affected' by Omorodion saga

The Spanish giants were apparently hoping to use the monies raised from Omorodion's move to fund their pursuit of Alvarez, whom they agreed a €95m (£81.3m) fee for with Man City.

The Chelsea saga therefore led to some doubt over the Argentine's move to the Wanda Metropolitano, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico fans have no reason to worry.

The journalist reports that Alvarez's transfer to Simeone's side is unaffected by the Omorodion-Gallagher situation, and he was signing his contract with Atletico on Monday lunchtime.

The former River Plate man has already completed his medical with Los Rojiblancos, who have seen Alvaro Morata leave for AC Milan and Memphis Depay depart as a free agent this summer.

As a result, it is only a matter of time before the Alvarez deal is officially announced, and the 24-year-old will become by far and away the most expensive sale in Citizens' history, surpassing Raheem Sterling's £47.5m Chelsea switch in 2022.

The World Cup winner departs the Etihad with a record of 36 goals and 18 assists in 103 matches across all competitions, including 19 strikes and 13 assists from 54 contests in the 2023-24 campaign.

Alvarez would have continued to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland in Manchester, though, whereas he should come straight into Simeone's system as Atletico's attacking focal point.

Will Chelsea, Atletico solve Omorodion issue?

As Gallagher is still in the Spanish capital awaiting the latest on developments, Chelsea and Atletico are supposedly discussing another Joao Felix transfer as an emergency solution to the unforeseen complications.

Felix spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 20 matches after his relationship with Simeone deteriorated, and all parties are now working on a permanent exit for the Portuguese.

Top News

21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Benfica and Estrela Amadora return to action on Saturday when they go head to head at the Estadio da Luz in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aiming to move back into the top six of the League One table, Huddersfield Town will welcome Charlton Athletic to the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday. 21 November 2024 talksport.com talkSPORT's Ally McCoist has opened up about living with Dupuytren's contracture, an incurable hereditary condition that affects the hands. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Luton Town will welcome Hull City to Kenilworth Road on Saturday for a crucial game at the bottom end of the Championship table. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Martin Odegaard is everything for Arsenal - he's at the heartbeat of everything positive they do. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aiming to go top of the Championship table with a fifth straight victory, Sheffield United will travel to take on Coventry City on Saturday. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk RB Leipzig will aim to prevent the five-point gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich from extending by claiming all three points at Hoffenheim's PreZero Arena on Saturday. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Champions League hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt will hope to maintain their five-point advantage over Werder Bremen after hosting them on Saturday at Deutsche Bank Park in their 11th Bundesliga outing of the season. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Newcastle defender Lewis Hall says his lack of game time in the first-team left him 'in a dark place' last season. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two teams who could really do with a victory kick off round 13 of the 2024-25 Eredivisie season as Go Ahead Eagles welcome Almere City to De Adelaarshorst on Saturday afternoon. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Promotion-chasing Barnsley are favourites heading into Saturday's gameweek 17 League One match at Oakwell. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Feyenoord and Heerenveen will both be looking to pick up where they left off right before the international break in Saturday's meeting at De Kuip in matchday 13 of the 2024-25 Eredivisie season. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City officially announce that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Girona will be bidding to make it three straight wins in La Liga for the first time this season when they welcome Espanyol to Estadi Montilivi on Saturday evening. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk An in-form Las Palmas will be aiming to make it five wins from their last six matches in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign at home to Mallorca on Saturday night. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Following four straight defeats leading into the international break, Aston Villa will return to action on Saturday, when Crystal Palace pay a visit to Villa Park. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have reportedly set a £100m asking price for Enzo Fernandez amid interest from Real Madrid. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Saudi Pro League action will return to the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium this weekend when Al Khaleej play host to the defending champions Al-Hilal on Saturday evening. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Atletico Madrid will be aiming to make it five straight wins in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign against Alaves at Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday afternoon. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Robert Lewandowski is a mesmerising goal scorer, but it turns out that's not his only talent. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Crystal Palace may be without two of their key creators when they kick off on Saturday afternoon, as an ailing Premier League campaign resumes away to Aston Villa. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has reportedly caught the eye of Serie A clubs Juventus and Napoli. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, with Los Blancos considering making an attempt to bring the Brazilian back to Bernabeu in January. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Pep Guardiola deciding to extend his stay at Manchester City could be good news for them in more than one sense. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Cristiano Ronaldo admitted there will be one key challenge to his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, becoming a professional footballer. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Caoimhin Kelleher has the opportunity to become Chelsea's starting goalkeeper - he's too good to be Liverpool's back-up. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Wolverhampton Wanderers could be without up to seven players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Marco Silva will be working with almost a fully-fit squad when his Fulham side play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Al Ettifaq chiefs admitted they were left in shock when Jordan Henderson told them he wanted to leave just months into joining the Saudi Pro League club. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Sat 23 Nov, 14:00
A
Verona Verona
-
sch
Inter Inter
Sat 23 Nov, 20:00
L1
Reims Reims
-
sch
Lyon Lyon