DAZN Transfer by Fabrizio Romano: Osimhen targeted by Al-Hilal, Cherki says yes to Man City, and Modric closer than ever to AC Milan

On Wednesday, he notably discussed Manchester City's dream XI, Luka Modric’s transfer to Milan, and Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund.

Here's what he had to say:

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Manchester City’s dream XI

Manchester City wants to sign four players after a difficult season. The club is targeting Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Aït-Nouri, and Tino Livramento. Rayan Cherki said yes to the club this morning during a phone call. Tino Livramento, for his part, remains a complicated profile as current club Newcastle will be playing in the Champions League next season.

If all goes to plan, Manchester City’s XI could look like this:

• Marmoush - Haaland - Cherki
• Reijnders - Rodri - Bernardo
• Ait-Nouri - Gvardiol - Dias - Livramento
• Ederson

Jack Grealish will not be part of the trip to the United States. The Manchester City player will not travel with the team. He has been left out, just like at the end of the season, and is expected to leave the club.

In case of Ederson’s possible departure, Manchester City is considering signing Gianluigi Donnarumma or Diogo Costa. Both goalkeepers are appreciated by the club, although there are no offers for Ederson yet.

After leaving Inter on Tuesday, Simone Inzaghi has signed his contract with Al-Hilal. The Saudi club notably wants to recruit Victor Osimhen in a pursuit approved by Inzaghi.

Álvaro Carreras close to Real Madrid

Several deals are close to completion. Gabri Veiga is expected to sign with FC Porto. Despite several other offers, he will be in Porto on Thursday.

Luka Modric, out of contract, is close to joining AC Milan. The deal has an 80% chance of going through. Milan is confident and has a verbal agreement with the player.

Cesc Fabregas is the manager being targeted by Inter to replace Simone Inzaghi. A meeting is underway with Inter, who want to recruit him. They will need to convince the Como manager.

Álvaro Carreras is very close to signing with Real Madrid. The former academy player has an 85% chance of signing. The Benfica player wants to join Real Madrid, who want to negotiate to lower the price. He would be the new left-back to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s squad.

Jobe Bellingham on his way to Dortmund

Following the footsteps of older brother Jude, Bellingham is set to play for Borussia Dortmund. The transfer has a 75% chance of happening. Dortmund is planning a five-year contract, and Bellingham has alread said yes.

Although Chelsea is interested in Hugo Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt is demanding €100 million to let the Frenchman go.

Meanwhile, Franco Mastantuono has been on PSG’s radar for several weeks, but Real Madrid has also shown interest in the Argentine prodigy. The player costs $45M, plus a $10M add-on including a percentage for the player. PSG is still in the running, but nothing is finalized yet. Real is close.

Finally, Botafogo aims to recruit Tucu Correa and Arthur Cabral. The objective is to sign both players for the Club World Cup.

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