Juventus preparing new contract for McKennie Juventus are moving ahead with plans to offer Weston McKennie a fresh contract extension, according to Calciomercato. Juventus are preparing an offer that would keep the 26-year-old at the Allianz Stadium until at least 2028, with an option extending to 2029. Real Madrid intensify pursuit of Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid are preparing to ramp u...Full Story »

Mata takes up ownership stake in MLS expansion side San Diego FC Juan Mata has officially joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, as confirmed by the club. From the pitch to ownership — welcome, Juan Mata.⁰World Cup and UEFA Champions League winner @JuanMata8 joins San Diego FC as a Club Partner, becoming the first active international player to invest in @MLS.⁰Read more ⬇️— ...Full Story »

Manchester United will have to pay €90 million if they want to sign a summer transfer target.The Red Devils are linked to the signature of Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig. Given the centre half has just put pen to paper on a new contract, he is not going anywhere for a modest fee. Lukeba came through the Lyon academy and Leipzig paid £30 million to sign him. He is now tied down t...Full Story »

Several big clubs in Europe are tracking RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, according to RMC Sport's Fabrice Hawkins. Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all believed to be interested in the 21-year-old, who has signed a new one-year contract extension until 2029 with a reported release clause of €90 million that comes into effect in 2025. Despite the new deal, Leipz...Full Story »

Leipzig spent big – around €34m (£29m) – on Lukeba just last summer when he joined the club from Lyon. But the German side have often served as a stepping stone for players ultimately looking to play at the highest level and it isn’t uncommon for young talents to move on relatively quickly. FootMercato writes that Manchester United have been monitoring the 21-year-o...Full Story »