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Girona midfielder Viktor Tsygankov is being sought after by leading English and Italian league clubs.

The Spanish newspaper AS reports that Arsenal and AC Milan are interested in acquiring Tsygankov from Girona. Both clubs are ready to pay a clause of 30 million euros for the player, which is stipulated in his agreement with the Catalans.

Tottenham is also known to be interested in Tsygankov, but the Londoners have little chance of transferring the former Dynamo player, as they will play in the Europa League next season, while Girona, Arsenal and Milan have qualified for the Champions League.

Last season, Tsygankov played in 30 matches for Girona. The Ukrainian midfielder scored 8 goals and 7 assists.

Manchester United are not the only contenders for Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich and Spanish side Betis are also interested in the 25-year-old goalkeeper. German grand in the face of Lunin sees a future replacement for 38-year-old Manuel Neuer.

Earlier it was reported that Manchester United and Real Madrid were to start negotiations on a possible transfer of Lunin immediately after the Champions League final.

Lunin's current contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of next year, and the goalkeeper has not yet signed a new agreement with the Madrid club.

Barcelona's 21-year-old striker Ansou Fati could move to Sevilla, according to journalist Tony Juanmarti on the social network X.

According to the source, the Red and Whites want to take the young Spaniard on loan from the Catalan club. Sevilla's new head coach Garcia Pimienta is personally interested in Fati's transfer.

Last season, the Spaniard played 30 matches for Brighton, scoring four goals and recording one assist.

The head coach of Europa League winner Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini, has reacted to his European Super Cup rival Real Madrid.

"I was already thinking about Real Madrid yesterday. Maybe they will also play with Mbappe in the Super Cup, then it will be a different team...

I don't want anyone to be overweight in training camp, but I don't think they will have time to gain because of the Euros," Gianluca Di Marzio's website quoted Gasperini as saying.

Chelsea are working on strengthening their goalkeeping line. Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili came to the attention of the Blues.

According to Football London, Chelsea sent scouts to watch the Georgian's performances in the second half of the 2023/24 season. The club was very impressed with his performances for the Bats over the past two years.

It is reported that Kepa Arrizabalaga is likely to leave the club this summer. "Chelsea is hoping to sell the goalkeeper, who spent this season on loan at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have announced the signing of French striker Kylian Mbappe, whose last club was PSG.

The term of the agreement is five years.

It should be added that Real Madrid got the 25-year-old Frenchman for free, as his contract with PSG expires on 30 June this year.

According to media reports, within the framework of signing a contract with Real Madrid Mbappe received a one-time bonus of 100 million euros. The striker's salary in the "royal club" will amount to 15 million euros a year.

Barcelona midfielder Ansou Fati has explained his decision to go on loan to Brighton.

"I feel 100 per cent now. I work hard because I feel there is always room for improvement. I spend many hours in the gym.

There are people who think that I had health problems, but I have not been injured for two years. I had a small injury, but it happens.

I played the whole season and didn't miss a single game. The fact that I didn't always get into the squad made it difficult, but I was ready and fought to the end.

I decided to take the step in my career that I felt I had to take. I felt that everything I was doing was not being appreciated, so I decided to change teams. I had to do it," Mundo Deportivo quoted Fathy as saying.

"Sevilla has announced on its official website the appointment of Javier Garcia Pimenta as the team's head coach.

The parties signed a two-year agreement. Pimenta's previous club was Las Palmas, with whom he managed to take 16th place in the Spanish league standings with 40 points in 38 matches.

It should be noted that Pimenta will be replaced as Sevilla coach by Quique Sanchez Flores, who took over the Andalusian team in December 2023.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has spoken out about the future transfer of PSG striker Kylian Mbappe.

"If it happened, it would be amazing. I think that's the only piece of the puzzle that we're missing in terms of playing as a pure nine. If he came in and gave us the qualities we needed, we would be in a very good position. He would take us to another level," Bellingham told TNT Sports.

Barcelona midfielder Frankie de Jong has shared his expectations from the appointment of Hans-Dieter Flick as the team's head coach.

"Will I stay? Yes, I am very happy at Barcelona. My family is also happy with everything, that's for sure. Does Hansi Flick want me to be a key player? I spoke to him, everything was fine, after the Euros, we'll see what happens," Fabrizio Romano quoted the midfielder on Twitter.

It should be added that Barcelona want to extend de Jong's deal, which expires in 2026, but with a significant pay cut, which could also ease their financial problems.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal in the Champions League final match of the 2023/24 season against Borussia Dortmund (2-0).

At the time of the final, the Brazilian was 23 years and 325 days old. He previously scored in the Champions League final in the 2021/22 season against Liverpool (1-0). According to Opta, Vinicius became the youngest player to score in two Champions League finals.

The previous record was held by Lionel Messi, who scored in both finals against Manchester United in 2008/09 and 2010/11. At the time of the 2011 final in London, Messi was 23 years and 338 days old.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos shared his thoughts after winning the sixth Champions League title. The German midfielder also commented on his decision to retire.

"What is the difference between Real Madrid and others? We don't lose finals.

I made this decision because I want to be with my family, but I will miss this team every day of my life. I wanted it to end this way. I could never have imagined that I would win so many," Madrid Xtra quoted Kroos as saying.