On August 18, Romano updated his podcast, summarizing, reviewing, and providing the latest on transfer market developments from the past 24 hours, including transfer rumors involving Barcelona and Gyökeres, the contract extension process between Bayern and Kane, and transfer rumors involving Gavi and Man United. The following is the complete content of this podcast program.

Barcelona and Gyökeres: No substantial contact yet

"Today's focus is on Barcelona, with the team welcoming João Cancelo and Rodri in succession. Rodri will undergo a medical examination and complete his signing today. Let's discuss the other situations at Barcelona. Many viewers have asked me about Viktor Gyökeres."

"Over the past 24 hours, several Spanish media outlets reported that if Barcelona cannot sign Atlético Madrid star Julián Álvarez, Viktor Gyökeres would become an alternative target. First of all, I respect all sources of information; everyone has different intelligence, and I also have my own information. According to current news from Barcelona, this transfer has not yet been confirmed."

"I keep everyone updated every day. Just like with the previous news about Rodri, I said at the time that the process of acquiring Rodri had begun, and the Cancelo deal was only a matter of time. Major transfers will reach a critical point, marking the transaction's entry into a substantive stage, but currently, the deal between Barcelona and Arsenal for Gyökeres has not yet reached this point. There has been no substantial progress at this stage; no dialogue, negotiations, or consultations have taken place between the two parties."

"If there are any changes in the situation, I will inform everyone immediately. As things stand, Arsenal’s internal position is that Viktor Gyökeres will stay with the team. Head coach Mikel Arteta values Gyökeres highly and believes the team needs a player with his abilities. Last season, he contributed a large number of goals for the team; beyond his goal statistics, his on-field contributions were also commendable. Arsenal believe Gyökeres will improve in his second Premier League season, and the club have high expectations for him."

"If Barcelona subsequently pushes ahead with the transfer and a substantial turning point emerges, I will inform everyone in a timely manner, but that has not happened yet. At this stage, the transfer situation of Viktor Gyökeres has completely calmed down."

Update on Bayern and Kane's contract extension process

"Speaking of forwards, let's quickly talk about Kane. Bayern has privately begun contract extension negotiations with Kane's team. Kane's agent is his brother, Charlie, who is handling the relevant discussions. I understand that Bayern has initiated the extension process, and both parties are negotiating and communicating with optimism about Kane staying with the team and completing the extension."

"Kane's current contract expires in 2027, and both parties still need to finalize many details of the new contract, including the contract duration and buyout clause settings. His current old contract includes a specific buyout clause that can only be activated in January and cannot be used during the summer transfer window, as well as Tottenham's matching priority purchase right. Both parties need to discuss how to deal with this clause and whether Bayern will retain such options."

"There are still many issues to discuss before finalizing the extension, but negotiations have already begun. Kane has returned to the team after his vacation, which should make subsequent communication smoother and more efficient."

Regarding Man United and Gavi

"Let's talk about Man United again. First, let me clarify some rumors from Spanish media. Many netizens have sent me messages claiming that Gavi will transfer to Man United. This is completely false, and I don't know the source of this information. Gavi will not leave Barcelona; there is almost no possibility of this happening."

Barcelona is very satisfied with Gavi, and there is a possibility that both parties will begin new contract negotiations in the coming months, although this will not happen within a few days. In the long run, Gavi negotiating a contract extension with Barcelona is not surprising. At present, the player himself is willing to stay at Barcelona. Rodri joining Barcelona is good news for Gavi; the two have a very good personal relationship, and Rodri's arrival will not prompt Gavi to seek an exit. Such claims are false rumors, and Gavi will remain at Camp Nou.

As for Man United's key transfer targets

"Man United's current priority is to sign a new left-back, and the club has been privately evaluating multiple targets. Newcastle's Lewis was once a popular candidate, but Newcastle have no intention of letting him leave, and Man United are still assessing other alternatives. It can be confirmed that Man United are actively looking for a new left-back; this is their priority in the transfer market."

"Midfield transfers depend on market opportunities. If a suitable target emerges, Man United will still try to complete a midfield signing. If not, the team will rely on the existing squad, as André Santos and Tielemans have already been signed. What happens next depends on whether suitable candidates become available in the transfer market; otherwise, Man United will continue to allocate resources to the left-back position." Michael Carrick, both in public interviews and internal communications, is pushing the club to sign at least one more new player and even hopes to complete two signings. We will continue to follow Man United's related developments.

Regarding Bruno Fernandes

"Let's talk about Bruno Fernandes again; I mentioned this in the last video. As early as the end of May, around May or June before the World Cup began, Man United offered Bruno a new contract. At that time, Galatasaray and several top European clubs were interested in signing Bruno Fernandes. To fend off external attempts to poach him, Man United proactively offered a contract extension. The club very much hopes Bruno will stay with the team."

"Bruno's current contract expires in June 2027, with one year remaining, and the club also has a priority option to extend. The current contract is already quite secure, but Man United still hope to give Bruno confidence with a new deal. Contract extension negotiations are underway, and this will be a crucial negotiation for Man United."

Marcus Rashford has returned to the team. High salaries are a realistic issue that needs to be considered internally, which indirectly affects the progress of Bruno's contract extension negotiations. Both parties need to finalize the contract duration and salary, and also discuss whether the relevant clauses in Bruno's existing contract will continue to be retained. Man United is communicating with Bruno and his agent about this, and we will continue to track the developments of the situation.

Regarding Milan and Leao

"Rafael Leao is also worth close attention. In the past 24 hours, Milan finalized the signing of Diego Moreira from Strasbourg; the player will arrive in Milan soon to complete his medical and sign the contract. The fixed transfer fee for this deal is 50 million euros, with a sell-on percentage clause bringing the total transaction value to over 60 million euros. Moreira has outstanding talent and is a significant signing."

"However, Rafael Leao still has the possibility of leaving. Granada are very interested in him, and Fenerbahce tried to acquire Leao at the beginning of the summer transfer window. Now, we will see whether they make another move. At the same time, several Saudi clubs are also inquiring about Leao's situation. There will be many more developments in this transfer deal, and we will continue to provide updates."

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