March 2017 - Soccer Wiretap

Everton Buys Jordan Pickford For Record Fee From Sunderland
Jordan Pickford becomes the third most expensive goalkeeper of all time.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Gianluigi Donnarumma Won't Extend Contract With AC Milan
AC Milan could sell Gianluigi Donnarumma rather than risk having him leave on a free transfer next summer.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Kylian Mbappe To 'Sort Through' Transfer Options
Monaco has received at least two bids of at least €100 million for Kylian Mbappe.

Ian Holyman/ESPN

Claudio Ranieri Hired As Manager By Nantes
Claudio Ranieri was fired as manager of Leicester City less than one year after leading the club to the Premier League title in 2016.

Mark Dobson/The Guardian

Chelsea Signs Willy Caballero
Willy Caballero will backup Thibaut Courtois.

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Antoine Griezmann Extends Atleti Contract Until 2022
Antoine Griezmann had been linked to a departure from Atleti this summer.

Jorge Garcia/As.com

Milan Signs Andre Silva From Porto For $42.6M
Andre Silva scored 16 goals in 32 appearances in the Portuguese Liga last season, adding a further four in eight Champions League outings.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Study Gives Higher Values To Harry Kane, Dele Alli Than Messi, Ronaldo
Only Neymar has a higher value than Harry Kane and Dele Alli.

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Chelsea Considered Favorites To Sign James Rodriguez
Antonio Conte will sell Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas and is seeking moves for James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata.

Manu Sainz/As.com

Joe Hart Confident City Will Sell Him
Joe Hart was loaned out to Torino this past season.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Riyad Mahrez Has Yet To Receive Offer From Arsenal
Arsene Wenger suggested Arsenal could pursue Riyad Mahrez, who has already announced he intends to leave Leicester City this summer.

ESPN

United Buys Victor Lindelof From Benfica For $39M
Victor Lindelof is a 22-year-old Swedish center back.

The Guardian

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Agrees To Sign With LA Galaxy
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic out until January recovering from a torn ACL, he will join the Galaxy next season.

Jose Felix Diaz/Marca

United Moving Towards Transfer For Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata's has informed Real Madrid he is seeking an exit after playing sparingly.

Ed Aarons, Sid Lowe/The Guardian

Leonardo Bonucci Dismisses Chelsea Rumors
Leonardo Bonucci has been linked to leaving Juventus to reunite with Antonio Conte.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Won't Be Offered New Deal By United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has previously been linked to a move to the LA Galaxy of the MLS, though his agent has said his client prefers another team in Europe if he leaves United.

Rob Dawson/ESPN

Ricardo Rodriguez Completes $19M Move To AC Milan
Ricardo Rodriguez thanked his former club for an "unforgettable" five seasons.

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Antonio Conte May Have Cost Chelsea Millions On Diego Costa Transfer
Diego Costa would prefer a switch to Atletico Madrid, but the more plausible destination now could be AC Milan.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Kylian Mbappe Decides To Remain With Monaco For 17-18
Real Madrid could still bid on Kylian Mbappe this summer with him remaining at Monaco on loan.

Agustin Martin/As.com

Liverpool's Deal For Virgil Van Dijk Dropped After Saints' Complaint
Dirk Van Dijk allegedly met Jurgen Klopp in Blackpool to discuss the proposed transfer, which is not allowed under Premier League rules.

David Hytner/The Guardian

Diego Costa: Antonio Conte Said I'm Not Wanted By Chelsea Next Season
Diego Costa has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League as well as Atletico Madrid.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

United Increase Offer To Real Madrid For Alvaro Morata To $78M
Jose Mourinho has identified Alvaro Morata as his primary attacking target.

Ed Aarons, Fabrizio Romano/The Guardian

Leonardo Jardim Signs Last Minute Extension With Monaco
Leonardo Jardim was close to leaving Monaco for a deal in China with Beijing Guoan.

RealGM Staff Report

Romelu Lukaku Rules Out Staying At Everton
Chelsea is believed to be Romelu Lukaku's ultimate destination.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Monaco Receives Two $113M+ Bids For Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe's current deal expires in 2019 and Monaco is approaching him about an extension.

ESPN

Dortmund Hires Peter Bosz As Manager
Peter Bosz, who led Ajax to the Europa League final in his lone season with the club, has signed a two-year deal to replace Thomas Tuchel.

Press Association

Pepe Confirms Real Madrid Exit
Pepe had hoped to remain with Real Madrid but instead voiced his displeasure with how he was treated over the final few months of his stay.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Report: Real Madrid Preparing $152M Offer To Monaco For Kylian Mbappe
The deal would see Kylian Mbappe remain with Monaco next season since he would not be an automatic starter with Madrid.

As.com

Liverpool Nearing $77M Transfer For Virgil Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp made Virgil van Dijk a top priority this summer.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

United Still Interested In Signing Antoine Griezmann This Summer
United have not completely closed the door on triggering Antoine Griezmann's €100 million buyout clause, especially if they are unable to secure one of their other targets.

Rob Dawson/ESPN