The summer transfer window has arrived, and there are a lot of rumors surrounding who will move where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, information coming and going and of course, transaction done!
TOP STORY: Milan interested in Chelsea’s Ziyech
AC Milan remains focused on establishing an approach for Chelsea‘S Hakim Ziyech despite reaching a new agreement with Junior Messiasbased on Calciomercato.
The Rossoneri willing to buy Ziyech on loan with an obligation to move permanently for a fee of around 25-30 million euros, and it is conceivable that Chelsea are willing to let him move to the San Siro.
The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has made 23 Premier League appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s side in the 2021-22 season, but after scoring just four goals, it looks like the Blues are looking to change course. for next season.
Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that Chelsea are close to reaching agreement on personal terms ahead of a proposed £45m move City of Manchester winger Raheem Sterling. The England An impending international transfer would make him the highest-paid player at Stamford Bridge and could be offset by Ziyech’s move to Milan.
Before Ajax The star is said to want to move to the Serie A champions.
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10.24 BST: Axel Witsel said playing Champions League football and working with coach Diego Simeone were two reasons to choose Atletico Madrid as his next club, after the veteran midfielder’s one-year contract was confirmed on Monday. Private.
Belgium international Witsel, 33, has played for Standard Liege, Benfica, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Tianjin Quanjian and most recently Borussia Dortmund – as well as representing his country at two World Cups and two championships European competition – before moving to LaLiga.
“Atletico is a top club,” Witsel said. “I want to stay in top form and play in the Champions League, that’s why I’m here… [Simeone] He is one of the best coaches in the world and I want to work with him. I talked to [Belgium teammate] Yannick [Carrasco], and he told me very good things about the club. I played here with Zenit and there was a great atmosphere. “
09.41 BST: Liverpool are in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest over the transfer of the defender Neco Williamsthe Daily telegram report.
Williams, 21, has made 33 appearances for Liverpool since making his first-team debut in 2019. The Wales international spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham, making 14 Championship appearances. when the Londoners were crowned champions.
He will now join another promoted side, if the two clubs can agree a fee. The Telegraph reports that Forest are offering around £16m, but Liverpool want closer to £20m.
08.49 BST: Newcastle United have turned their attention to the Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi after being rejected in their approach to Everton Anthony Gordon, Sun report.
Everton insist they will not consider the transfer of 21-year-old Gordon, despite Newcastle’s £35m offer for the youngster who scored four goals and registered three assists last season when he joined the first team .
Hudson-Odoi is next on Newcastle’s list. The England international has been on a slump at Chelsea over the past two seasons, and the impending arrival of Raheem Sterling means he is likely to struggle more in game time.
08.00 BST: Bayern Munich has no intention of signing a contract Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer, with CEO Oliver Kahn saying a contract for the 37-year-old would not “fit our philosophy.”
Sources have told ESPN that Ronaldo has informed United owners that he wants to move in during the transfer window, with Bayern, Chelsea and Napoli considered as potential destinations. However, according to Kahn, Bayern will not make a big move for the Portuguese player.
“I appreciate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest, a transfer wouldn’t fit our philosophy,” he told the German magazine. kicker.
Bayern’s attack has long been led by prolificness Robert lewandowskiHowever, the 33-year-old has told the Bundesliga champions he wants to leave the Allianz Arena this summer. Sources revealed to ESPN that Barcelona made a third offer for Lewandowski last week, worth more than 40 million euros. Kahn has publicly insisted that the Polish striker is not for sale.
Similarly, United insist that Ronaldo, who scored 24 goals last season, is not transferable and that new coach Erik ten Hag “wants and expects” him to be in the squad next season. However, sources told ESPN that in reality, that stance is softer, even though they would rather Ronaldo move abroad than join Premier League rivals Chelsea. He has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford with the option of another year.
WRAPPING PAPER
– Real Madrid ready to continue Ferland Mendywrite Sport. It is reported that the 27-year-old full-back is looking for an improved contract with an increased salary, although his current contract expires until 2025. Meanwhile, the LaLiga side are confident that they can take him away. for a notable fee if he is unhappy staying at the Santiago Bernabeu, and they currently have no plans to award an improved contract.
– Dani Alves was offered a contract at the Liga MX side Pumas UNAMbased on ESPN Mexico. Alves, 39, hopes to have one last World Cup run with Brazil later this year in Qatar. He became a freelance agent after his one year contract at Barcelona expired earlier this summer. An agreement between Alves and Pumas is considered unfinished, with the Brazilian side Athletico-PR Also interested in defenders.
– Paris Saint-Germain has talked to Reims this week as they seek to reach an agreement on a fee Hugo Ekitikewrite Telegraph. The 20-year-old striker has recently been targeted by Newcastle United Football Clubbut after an impressive campaign in Ligue 1 last season in which he contributed 13 goals in 24 games, it seems PSG are now at the top of the queue to get his signature.
– Everton have no intention of parting Anthony Gordon this summer, despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs, according to The Athletic. The 21-year-old winger has been linked with both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, but after the transfer of Frank Lampard’s team Richarlison to Tottenham, the latest information shows that the Toffees are looking to keep Gordon.
– Manchester Unitedfirst proposal of £51 million for Antony was rejected by Ajax, revealed Target. The Eredivisie side are said to be seeking a fee of around £68m if they allow the 22-year-old Brazilian winger to leave, and Alfred Schreuder’s side want to keep him at Ajax for another season.
– Fulham are looking to strengthen their defenses with a move Issa Diopreport Mercato’s feet. Cottagers are said to have made a €15 million offer for West Ham United, and they are confident that David Moyes’ side are ready to let the 25-year-old midfielder leave, when the Hammers already have plenty of backing in that position. Diop made 10 Premier League appearances last season.
