insider Transfer News: Joao Pedro latest, Mateus Fernandes talks, Real Madrid...

insider Transfer News: Joao Pedro latest, Mateus Fernandes talks, Real Madrid meeting Football news expert insider has provided an update on several major transfer stories, including the latest on Joao Pedro, Mateus Fernandes and Nico Paz. Nico Paz latest have been widely tipped to activate their buy-back clause on Nico Paz, but a final decision on the future of the Como superstar hasn’t yet been made. This has been confirmed by Romano, who told his YouTube channel: “Real Madrid are not done in the transfer market after the arrivals of Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva. However, as I have been reporting throughout the week, before adding more players, especially in midfield, the club wants to clarify several departures. “New contacts are expected with Dani Ceballos, who is set to leave the club as a free agent. Real Madrid do not want a transfer fee from the deal. Their priority is simply to create space in the squad for new midfield additions. “The situation involving Nico Paz is also one to watch closely. A face-to-face meeting between Como and Real Madrid is scheduled to take place in Madrid this week. This meeting will be crucial in determining the direction of the deal. “Real Madrid want to restructure the agreement in order to buy back the player and potentially sell him to Como under a new arrangement. Como, meanwhile, want to maintain the current structure, with the player remaining at the club and Real Madrid retaining a buy-back clause until 2027. “This is the key difference between the two parties. They must find a solution, otherwise new scenarios could emerge regarding the future of the Argentine midfielder. “It is important to remember that Nico Paz's future is entirely in the hands of Real Madrid. The player has already signed a contract with the Spanish club, meaning Real Madrid will decide the next step before anyone else. We are now waiting for this meeting with Como, which is expected to be an important development.” Alejandro Grimaldo to join Atletico Madrid After missing out on the aforementioned Cucurella to Real Madrid, Atleti have acted quickly and a deal is now in place to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Alejandro Grimaldo. “I expect busy days for Atletico Madrid as well. The club have completed an agreement with Alejandro Grimaldo,” Romano said. “My understanding is that the Spanish left-back, currently at Bayer Leverkusen, has informed the German club of his desire to leave. Grimaldo has made it clear, in a respectful and professional manner, that he wants to join Atletico Madrid. “The agreement with the player is now complete. Club-to-club negotiations are the next step. Bayer Leverkusen are starting from a valuation of around €30 million, while Atletico Madrid hope to bring the fee closer to €24-25 million. “The two clubs will need to find common ground in order to finalise the transfer, but the agreement with the player is already in place. Grimaldo is expected to become Atletico Madrid's preferred solution at left-back following Real Madrid's move for Marc Cucurella.” In addition, Romano added: “At the same time, Atletico Madrid have also reached an agreement on personal terms with Kang-in Lee. The South Korean international is a player they have wanted for a long time. “Negotiations have been ongoing for several months. The player also received interest from Premier League clubs, but he is very keen on a move to Madrid, a return to La Liga and the opportunity to work under Diego Simeone. “Discussions between Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are now continuing in an effort to reach a full agreement. This is another situation worth monitoring closely, as Atletico remain extremely active in the market.” Julian Alvarez update is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, but his current employers remain determined to retain his services for at least another season. “Atletico Madrid continue to maintain the same position regarding Julian Alvarez, both publicly and privately. They do not want to sell the player and intend to continue building with him as part of their project,” Romano confirmed. “At the same time, Barcelona continue to discuss Alvarez internally in virtually every recruitment meeting. Despite having an opening bid worth €100 million rejected several weeks ago, Barcelona have not given up. “Real Madrid also submitted an official offer worth €150 million, which was followed by an official statement