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, Transactions done!
TOP STORY: Barca, Arsenal surround Raphinha
There has been a lot of speculation about the future of Leeds United winger Raphinhaand Fabrizio Romano provided some insight into how things are going.
The journalist said that Barcelona have agreed to personal terms with Brazil international but so far have not agreed on the fee with Leeds.
He added that Arsenal are in direct talks with Leeds having been interested in the 25-year-old since March.
Gunners brought back Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos during a very busy period for them, and this report suggests they will not slow down in the transfer window.
London’s Rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur is said to have also contacted Leeds about a possible move.
If the Yorkshire club are relegated from the Premier League, they will be in a weak position to put up a huge fee for Raphinha, but are now demanding up to £75m after beating Brentford on the last day to complete the above Burnley and avoid falling.
Raphinha plays an integral role in Leeds’ Premier League survived, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists from 35 appearances throughout the campaign.
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– Sky Sports Deutschland reported that Bayern Munich Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic flew to Mallorca to convince Robert lewandowski stay at the club, although it doesn’t seem like this will change much Poland international mind. The striker still wants to leave Bayern, with Barcelona ready to improve on a previous offer of 32 million euros.
– Fabrizio Romano denied reports that Liverpool are working on a deal to bring Georginio Wijnaldum back from PSG. He insists that the Reds’ priority is to renew Naby Keita‘S instead, contract with negotiations will take place soon.
– Mercato’s feet provided an insight into new sporting director Lucas Campos’ vision for Paris Saint-Germain, starting with Christophe Galtier becoming manager. He also wanted to include Internazionale‘S Milan Skriniar, Lille‘S Renato SanchesBy Bayern Munich Lewandowski and Sassuolo‘S Gianluca Scamacca. Mauro Icardi, Julian Draxler, Thilo Kehrer, Layvin Kurzawa, Ander Herrera, Danilo Pereira and Wijnaldum are all considered “unprepared”, while Neymar can also depart.
– Manchester United had initial contact with Christian Eriksen before a possible move, according to Sports sky, with Dane’s contract with Brentford coming to an end. Erik ten Hag likes the midfielder, and it will ultimately be Eriksen’s decision on whether he moves to Old Trafford.
– Borussia Dortmund is making a club record offer for Ajax Amsterdam Because Ivory Coast International Sebastien Halleras reported by Sky Sports Deutschland, who added that it could be worth 35 million euros if add-ons are taken into account. He was their first choice instead Erling Haaland after the Norwegians moved in City of Manchesteralthough they can move for Stuttgart‘S Sasa Kalajdzic and Bayer Leverkusen‘S Lucas Alario if Ajax can not be tempted to sell.
– West Ham United are set to offer Chelsea an offer in the region of £30m for Armando Brojawho was impressed when lending Southampton last season, follow Sports sky. The Hammers have identified Albania International is their top striker target this summer and intends to move despite doubts over the future of Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia.
