The summer transfer window is here, and there’s a lot of gossip about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course deals done!
TOP STORY: Jules Kounde is still on his way to Chelsea, despite reports of Barcelona hijacking the deal
Recent reports from Spain have speculated that jules konde He has turned down a five-year contract with Chelsea in the hope of signing for Barcelona. Nevertheless, Mark reports that Sevilla has confirmed that it has not received an offer for the 23-year-old and that he has not yet been approached by the Catalan team.
Although Xavi Hernandez holds the centre-back in high regard, the La Liga side are reportedly bummed out by the transfer fee and are currently unable to compete financially with the Blues.
So a last-minute raid is unlikely, as the France international has already agreed a deal with the Premier League side, in a deal already reported to be worth £51m. , including £4 million worth of add-ons. according to the sun.
A move to West London will make Kounde Thomas Tuchel the third big signing this summer, following the arrival of kalidou koulibaly Y sterling rahim.
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– Manchester United are ready to make an offer for Inter Milan Denzel Dumfries after they download Aaron Wan Bissaka, according to Gazetta dello Sport. The 26-year-old joined the nerazzurri last summer and he has three years left on his contract. The Serie A team included the defender in negotiations with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku, but the Blues rejected the full-back as part of the loan deal. The Red Devils are reportedly looking to fund the Dutch international’s signing by selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Although Roma are reportedly interested in the 24-year-old defender, they have yet to put forward a formal offer, with Crystal Palace also considering a move for the England international.
– Atlético de Madrid have intensified their search for Cristiano Ronaldo by placing Antoine Griezmann on your transfer list, reports The Times. The Rojiblancos They are reportedly looking to fund a move for the 37-year-old Manchester United striker by offering Griezmann to potential suitors in the hope of removing the 31-year-old’s hefty salary from their salary bill. The Portuguese international is reportedly interested in moving to the Wanda Metropolitano, which would promise Champions League football next season, despite spending nine seasons with his rival Real Madrid.
– Juventus seeks to separate from Adrian Rabiot this summer, and this could involve a swap deal with PSG for Leandro Paredes, according to tuttosport. the bianconeri They are reportedly asking for a transfer fee of between £12.7m and £17m for the 27-year-old, who is one of the top earners in the squad. The midfielder, who has one year left on his current contract, is tipped to move to France, with Lyon reportedly leading interest. However, the French international could return to PSG after his departure on a free transfer in 2019, as the Italian outfit look to acquire Paredes from the Ligue 1 champions.
– Bayern Munich have secured a £24.3m deal for Rennes’ teenage striker Mathy’s Phone on a five-year contract reports Sky Sports Germany. The Bundesliga champions had three offers rejected for the 17-year-old, before reaching an agreement with the Ligue 1 side. The France U17 international is set to complete a medical in the coming days. and will reportedly join the German club on their pre-season tour of the United States.
– Nice have approached Leicester to kasper schmeichel after not being able to assure yann summer, according to L’Equipe. The 35-year-old goalkeeper is reportedly interested in a move, but only if he can amicably part ways with the Foxes after 11 years. The Denmark international only has one year left on his contract as the Ligue 1 side look to replace walter benitez after his free transfer to PSV Eindhoven.