Rumour Has It: Inter's Hakimi 'verbally agrees' to Chelsea move over PSG
European champions Chelsea and French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain have both been in hot pursuit of Achraf Hakimi.
Morocco international Hakimi, 22, helped Inter win the Serie A title.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid full-back is a star on the rise.
TOP STORY – HAKIMI AGREES TO CHELSEA MOVE
Chelsea appear to have won the race for Inter defender Hakimi after he "verbally agreed" to join the European champions, according to Calcio in Pillole journalist Ekrem Konur.
Konur claims Inter want £43million (€50m) and full-back Marcos Alonso from Chelsea as part of the deal.
Footmercato reports PSG will table a second bid for Hakimi worth €70m.
Chelsea agreed verbally with the Hakimi. Talks with Inter continue.
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) June 17, 2021
Inter asked Chelsea for € 50m + Marcos Alonso for his Hakimi.#Chelsea #İnter #Hakimi #Alanso
ROUND-UP
- Manchester United have made their move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane with a £50m (€58m) bid for the French defender, claims the Manchester Evening News. It is alleged Madrid want £80m (€93m) for Varane.
- Roma will turn their attention to Aston Villa's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz should they fail to sign Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, claims Gazzetta dello Sport.
- Football Insider reports Everton are keen to pursue Wolves defender Conor Coady.
- Wolves are weighing up a move for ex-Chelsea forward Diego Costa , who is a free agent, according to UOL.
The latest on #mufc's interest in Raphael Varane https://t.co/toMJDT31pm
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) June 18, 2021