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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Milan to Wait for Modric, Search For More Midfield Help
Luka Modric has committed to joining Milan, but he'll put pen to paper only after the FIFA Club World Cup, which he'll play with Real Madrid. The Rossoneri won't stop there to replenish their midfield, which has lost Tijjani Reijnders, Alfredo Pedullà informs. New director Igli Tare is targeting Granit Xhaka and Ardon Jashari. The former is open to the destination and to transferring in general, but it'll depend on Bayer Leverkusen's evaluation. He's 33 and has three more years on his contract. Advertisement Instead, the Club Brugge prodigy has a €35M valuation, which might be too high for Milan. He tallied 4 goals and 6 assists in 52 matches in the recently concluded season. He has four caps with Switzerland. The Belgian team signed him from Luzern for €6M two years ago. In the other direction, the negotiation with Napoli for Yunus Musah has slowed down after the early momentum. The Rossoneri upped their request, but it's still on. Instead, Lazio are keen on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who thrived under Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. He could be expendable under the right circumstances. Our Take on the Milan Midfield If they get the chance to sign a proven leader like Xhaka for cheap, they should go for it, but they should stop at one veteran to avoid dynamism and stamina-related problems. The best version of the Englishman would be an ideal piece to complete their new line, but he's coming off a hellish campaign from an injury standpoint, so they might have soured on him. They should look for somebody with similar traits, but younger and more consistent. They shouldn't miss out on selling Musah for a couple of extra million.
Glasgow Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Modric set for Real Madrid exit amid Rangers transfer links
The Croatia captain will depart the Bernabeu after this summer's Club World Cup in the USA. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the former Ballon d'Or winner has a medical organised with the Italian side. He posted on social media: "Luka Modric to undergo medical and complete formal steps of AC Milan move after the Club World Cup. "No signature/official steps before that as Modric wants to focus on Real Madrid at the best level possible until the end." Modric has made nearly 600 appearances for Real, winning six Champions League trophies since joining from Tottenham in 2012. He was linked with a move to Rangers last month, due to Davide Ancelotti being in the running to become the next head coach at Ibrox. However, the Scottish club offered the position to Russel Martin, who has been in the post for a week. Ancelotti has re-joined his father's backroom staff at the Brazil national team.
Morocco World
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Luka Modric Set to Join AC Milan
Rabat – AC Milan and Luka Modric have reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a free-transfer move that will take effect after the FIFA Club World Cup. The 39-year-old will sign a one-year contract worth $.3.5 million, with an option to extend the deal until June 2027 and a $6 million signing bonus, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano Modric and Milan agreed not to formalize the move until Real Madrid's Club World Cup campaign in the United States ends in mid-July. The Croatian player will travel to Milan immediately afterwards for medical checks and contract signing. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner joined Real Madrid in 2012. Since then, he has played almost 600 matches and helped the team lift 28 major trophies, making him the most decorated player in Real Madrid history. In his 13 years at Real Madrid, he played 591 matches, scoring 43 goals and providing 95 assists. He was a key player in the club's European dominance, winning six UEFA Champions League titles and four La Liga crowns. He played 57 matches, stepped up during Real Madrid's midfield injury crisis, and delivered in key moments. He recorded four goals and nine assists, averaging one attacking contribution every 220 minutes. New head coach Massimiliano Allegri sees Modric as the key playmaker in a 4-3-3, connecting midfield to Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic while guiding young midfielders. Modric will become the 10th Real Madrid player to join AC Milan. He will continue competing at the highest level in European football.
Wales Online
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as rivals enter race for target and Modric set for Milan medical
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as rivals enter race for target and Modric set for Milan medical These are the Swansea City stories making headlines on Thursday, June 12. Lewis O'Brien of Nottingham Forest (Image:) These are your Swansea City headlines on Thursday, June 12. Hull enter O'Brien race Hull City are keen on trying to lure Lewis O'Brien to Humberside this summer, report our colleagues at Hull Live. O'Brien was a huge hit in south Wales last season, spending the second half of the campaign here on loan from Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Swans chief Richard Montague confirmed the club were in dialogue with the east Midlands outfit. "We have had good conversations with Forest," he told WalesOnline. "They were really good to deal with last season, they sent us a really nice message to thank us for how well Lewis did with us, which was great to receive. "We have a good dialogue with them. The ball is a little bit in their court at the moment because of Lewis' contract situation. He is on a Premier League salary and there needs to be some give in some sense to make it work for us. Article continues below "But it's definitely an option that's still on the table. "We are talking to Lewis and having good conversations with Forest. We would love to be able to do something. It's just timing and matching it all up with the financial realities." Swansea now face competition from the Tigers, who have tried to sign him before, as well as clubs on the continent for O'Brien's signature. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone Modric agrees move Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports Luka Modric will complete his move to European giants AC Milan after Real Madrid's involvement at the Club World Cup. It was revealed last month that Swansea investor Modric's time in the Spanish capital was over after a trophy-laden period with Los Blancos. He will prolong his playing career with a move to the red half of Milan after Madrid's campaign in the Club World Cup comes to an end. Romano reported on Thursday: "Luka Modrić to undergo medical and complete formal steps of AC Milan move after the Club World Cup. No signature/official steps before that as Modrić wants to focus on Real Madrid at the best level possible until the end." Congreve sets target Cameron Congreve is determined to make a first-team breakthrough this season after a successful loan spell. Congreve, 21, is hoping to take the confidence and form during his loan spell with Bromley to challenge for minutes under Alan Sheehan. He has returned to the Stadium after a productive stay in League Two, which saw the Ravens finish in an impressive 11th place in the standings. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. Congreve played a key role in the club's success, chipping in with six goals and seven assists throughout the season, including a memorable strike against Newcastle United in the FA Cup at St James' Park. "It was amazing. The lads were quality, the gaffer and the staff were quality from day one. They welcomed me with open arms, and I loved my time there," said Congreve. "I'm glad I could contribute. We probably fell a bit short at the end, and we could have pushed for play-offs, but it was a solid first full season in the EFL. "Consistency is really important, and that's what every player wants. When you can keep building up the minutes, the performances week-in, week-out, it's important. "I probably had a bit of a stop-start period in my career, but hopefully now I can continue the momentum and consistency of playing continuously. "We had quite a nice blend of more senior lads and younger lads. The senior lads really did help in the changing room. "The Newcastle goal was amazing, I didn't know I scored at first, the celebrations were nuts, it was an amazing feeling." The aim now is to break into Sheehan's squad for the 2025/26 season. "I think pre-season is massive for me. Coming back after being on loan, you want to show everyone what you've learnt, and show the gaffer and the staff the experience I've gained," he added. "I want to get myself into the squad for the first game of the season, and I would love to contribute goals and assists, and hopefully, this pre-season can help massively." Davies returns to club Earlier on this week, Swansea confirmed the return of Ryan Davies to the club as academy manager. Davies, who will start his new position from August 1, returns to the club after roles in recruitment and the NHS. He previously worked within the academy set up from 2012 and 2014, helping in the development of players such as Ben Cabango, Ollie Cooper, Liam Cullen, Connor Roberts and Josh Sheehan. Davies said: 'I am delighted and extremely proud to be given the opportunity to return to the club and lead Swansea City's academy. 'Being able to represent my hometown club and local community is a huge privilege, and witnessing the growth of the academy over the last decade and more has been incredible. 'As a club we have a proud track record of producing talented young players capable of featuring at senior club and international levels, and that is one we are very keen to continue. 'After speaking to (chief executive) Tom Gorringe and (director of football) Richard Montague, and hearing their vision, it was an easy decision to rej-oin a club that is so close to my heart. 'I cannot wait to get started and try and continue to drive our academy, and ensure our supporters continue to be able to chant 'he's one of our own' by producing talent that can thrive at first-team level.' Chief executive Tom Gorringe added: 'We are delighted to be able to welcome Ryan back to Swansea City. 'During our conversations with him his tremendous passion for this club, and particularly our academy, shone through. 'He boasts a wide range of experiences from his previous time with us, and that means he has a great perspective on how the academy operates. Article continues below 'Ryan was the outstanding candidate for this role and it gives us great pleasure to bring him home. We look forward to him joining us and getting down to work. 'I would also like to place on record our thanks to Rebecca Gigg, another person who knows our club and academy inside out, for taking on leadership of the academy in the interim.'
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, 'set to undergo medical' at European giants ahead of move following Club World Cup
Luka Modric has reportedly agreed a move to AC Milan and will undergo a medical at the Italian club after the Club World Cup. The 39-year-old will leave the Bernabeu after 13 years when his contract expires at the end of the month. He has a final shot at adding another piece of silverware to an already trophy-ladden spell in the Spanish capital after being included in Madrid's squad for the expanded tournament. The Croatian midfielder does not want to make the move to Milan official yet because he wants to keep full focus on Madrid and he could feature in the US under former team-mate and new boss Xabi Alonso. But he will complete a medical and the final formal steps needed for a switch after the Club World Cup, according to Fabrizio Romano. Modric was given an emotional send off by Los Blancos fans following his side's final home game of the season last month after it was announced that his contract would not be extended another year. Modric was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS but he decided to remain in Europe, and the midfielder intends to feature for Croatia at next year's World Cup. Although he will turn 40 in September, he made 57 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's side last year, including 35 in the league. In April, the former Ballon d'Or winner shocked fans by joining Swansea as an investor and co-owner. A shock transfer to Rangers had also been touted but he will move to Italy in the summer. During his time at Real the Croatian has made 591 appearances, scoring 43 goals and providing 95 assists. He also won six Champions Leagues, four LaLiga titles, two Copa del Reys and five Club World Cups. Milan missed out on European qualification last season after sinking to a disappointing eighth-place finish - a huge decline from being Serie A runners-up in 2023-24. Meanwhile, Madrid face Saudi side Al-Hilal in Miami on June 18 as they begin their Club World Cup campaign. They then will come up against Mexican club Pachuca and RB Salzburg. Los Blancos have won the tournament, albeit the previous downsized version, on five occasions, making them the most succesful side in the competition's history. They last won it in 2022, beating Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final.
