Eriksen and Sucic in Newcastle talks and Tchouameni to Real Madrid close - FootballTransfers Recap

FT Desk

• Updated: 23 May 2023 08:46 CDT
• 3 min read

With the transfer window well underway despite not officially opening until 1 July, several teams are close to adding to their existing personel.

Here is FootballTransfers' run-down of the biggest news stories of Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Christian Eriksen holds Newcastle talks

FootballTransfers exclusively reported that Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen has held talks with Newcastle United over a possible summer move.

The Danish international will become a free agent after signing a short-term deal when arriving at the Bees.

Newcastle in talks with Luka Sucic

As well as Eriksen, Newcastle have also engaged in talks with RB Salzburg youngster Luka Sucic, who has been labelled the 'next Luka Modric'.

FootballTransfers exclusively revealed the Magpies are actively pursuing a move for the 19-year-old.

Anthony Martial rejected by Benfica

Manchester United are attempting to offload French forward Anthony Martial this summer, but have found suitors difficult to come by.

The club had hoped to use Martial in a player-plus-cash deal for Darwin Nunez, but that isn't something that Benfica are keen on.

Aurelien Tchouameni close to signing for Real Madrid

Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is very close to signing for Real Madrid, with the Frenchman reportedly undergoing his medical at the club, with a move expected to be completed in the next 24 hours.

Real Madrid and PSG move on from Pogba

Paul Pogba looks set to join Juventus this summer, and both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have turned attentions away from the Frenchman despite rumours.

The France star will leave Manchester United this summer, but won't be joining either Real Madrid or PSG.