Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Carreras WANTS Real Madrid, Sesko-Arsenal OPTION, Xavi-Bayern NEWS

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 18 May 2025 09:52 BST
• 4 min read

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Fabrizio Romano has provided some massive updates on the biggest transfer stories from around Europe.

Alvaro Carreras wants to join Real Madrid

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano confirmed that Alvaro Carreras wants to join Real Madrid this summer.

"Real Madrid want to sign a left back," Romano said.

"Madrid are not in active talks with Theo Hernandez at the moment.

"Alvaro Carreras has already given the green light to join Real Madrid. He is now waiting for Real Madrid and Benfica to have official contact. Man Utd have a buyback clause for Carreras but they won't be activating it."

De Bruyne to decide future next week

Romano confirmed that next week will be key in deciding who Man City legend Kevin de Bruyne will join next season.

"Keving De Bruyne will say goodbye to Man City at the end of the season," Romano said.

"He has an important offer from Chicago Fire in terms of money. We know that Napoli are interested, but there is no contact from Liverpool. Liverpool are not in the mix. The conversations will become concrete next week on making a decision on his next club."

Emiliano Martinez could leave Aston Villa

Romano has revealed that there is a very good chance Emiliano Martinez leaves Aston Villa this summer.

"There is a huge concrete possibility of Martinez leaving Aston Villa in the summer," Romano said.

"He has received an important approach from Saudi Arabia. He is also receiving approaches from Europe, and he is giving priority to European clubs.

"Martinez could leave Villa this summer and trying a new chapter."

Aston Villa want Arsenal target

Romano says that if Martinez leaves, they could replace him with Arsenal-target Joan Garcia.

Arsenal have been in the lead for the Espanyol goalkeeper but Villa have now joined the race.

"Garcia wanted by seven or eight clubs in Europe because he is a fantastic goalkeeper, one of these now is Aston Villa," Romano said.

Sesko and Simons to leave

After RB Leipzig failed to qualify for Europe this season, Romano says that both star players Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko will leave the club.

"There will be no European football next season for RB Leipzig so the expectation is that both Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko will leave," Romano said.

"Simons is the absolute top target for Bayern Munich, and there is also interest from top Premier League clubs.

"Sesko is an option for Arsenal and several clubs in England. The situation will start to move next week."

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