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Today’s top stories:Latest developments on Onana, Henderson and Lukaku ICYMI – Johnathan Johnson’s column! AC MilanChristian Pulisic is officially a new AC Milan player after completing his move from Chelsea. AC Milan have left talks for Wolves’ Adama Traoré. He will not be joining Milan as the club has different priorities. Al EttifaqJordan Henderson has accepted Al Ettifaq’s proposal and there’s now a verbal agreement in principle for him to move to Saudi Arabia. The deal now depends on Liverpool and Al Ettifaq agreeing on a fee. There is no chance to let him leave for free as the Saudi club wanted. Al NassrA FIFA spokesperson released a statement on Thursday to address Al Nassr’s transfer ban situation.It read: “Al-Nassr is currently prevented from registering new players — this due to outstanding debts”.
“Relevant bans will be lifted immediately upon the settlement of the debts being confirmed by the creditors concerned”.
Aston VillaAston Villa have made an official bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby which was €35m plus add-ons. Leverkusen have rejected the offer but the negotiations are still ongoing. Diaby wants move to Villa and has already said yes. Borussia DortmundSoumaila Coulibaly deal has collapsed despite being agreed upon between Burnley and Borussia Dortmund. Medical tests were complete but there were new problems between the clubs regarding the mandatory buy clause. Brighton and Hove AlbionRomanian talent Adrian Mazilu has signed with Brighton, it is a done Read on caughtoffside.com