NICO WILLIAMS will be a BARCA' player this week - KUBO to LIVERPOOL - EZE to MANCHESTER CITY

NICO WILLIAMS will be a BARCA' player this week - KUBO to LIVERPOOL - EZE to MANCHESTER CITY Moving on to other news of the release! Man City 'identify' De Bruyne replacement? The Guardian Reliability: 4 Manchester City are considering the possibility of acquiring Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, according to The Guardian. The Citizens are pondering over making a move for the 26-year-old Englishman due to uncertainty over the future of Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian has 1 year left on his current agreement with the Sky Blues, while Al Ittihad from Saudi Arabia are keen on the services of the 33-year-old star. Earlier on, journalist Rudy Galetti reported that the midfielder had reached a verbal agreement with the Saudi side regarding the transfer. The Citizens' manager Pep Guardiola highly values the Englishman, though the South London club intends to keep the player after the sale of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. It is noted that Eze's current deal with Crystal Palace, which expires in the summer of 2027, may contain a release clause worth £60 million, although it is possible that the total transfer fee could be up to £70 million. Arsenal and Tottenham are also showing interest in the performer, but it is not clear whether they will be able to afford such a sum of money. Last season, Eberechi made 31 appearances for the Eagles, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists. Calafiori close to joining Arsenal Fabrizio Romano Reliability: 5 Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori is close to joining Arsenal, says insider Fabrizio Romano. According to the source, the clubs are preparing all the necessary documents required to finalize the deal in the coming hours. This week, the 22-year-old Italian is expected to undergo a medical and ink a contract with the North London club. Calafiori spent Euro 2024 and last season as a centre-back, but previously he mostly operated as a left back. In 37 appearances of last campaign, he landed 2 goals and delivered 5 assists. Liverpool to surprise everyone with Kubo transfer? Sports Nippon Reliability: 3.5 Liverpool are negotiating the transfer of Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, the Japanese publication Sports Nippon reports. It is stated that the talks between the clubs regarding the move of the 23-year-old Japanese winger are already at the final stage, and the winger himself is positive about joining the English goliaths. The transfer fee and annual salary are estimated to be the highest in history for a Japanese player. Liverpool are willing to offer €65 million for the transfer, with Kubo receiving €15 million a year. In February 2024, Real Sociedad inked a new deal with Kubo that lasts until 2029. Bayern Munich and Man Utd continue bidding for De Ligt Christian Falk Reliability: 4 Based on the info provided by BILD journalist Christian Falk, Manchester United have submitted a bid for Bayern Munich's central defender Matthijs de Ligt. The reported amount is €35 million. Die Roten demand €50 million for the 24-year-old Dutchman + bonuses. Talks between the parties are said to be ongoing. De Ligt has been representing the Bundesliga club since July 2022 after joining from Juventus for €67 million. His contract with the Bavarians is valid until June 30, 2027. Nico to complete his move to Barça this week? El Chiringuito TV Reliability: 3.5 Barcelona could pay a release clause for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams as early as this week, according to El Chiringuito TV journalist Jota Jordi. Earlier on, it was reported that Williams' release clause is worth €58 million. Last season, the Spaniard made 37 appearances for the Lions, bagging 8 goals and 16 assists. As part of the Spanish national team, Williams triumphed at Euro 2024. La Roja ace made 6 appearances in the tournament, scoring 2 goals and providing an assist. Folks, we know what will shock you even more than Nico's move to Blaugrana - well, have you ever wondered how Kylian Mbappe lives in Madrid? Forget about your business and tune in to find out what the new Real Madrid star can afford! Have a great time watching!