The summer transfer window is unlike any other; see all the great deals and Check out how we scored largest contract. And just because the window is closed until January, that doesn’t mean the rumors won’t keep popping up. Here are the latest rumors and speculations.
TOP STORY: Olmo’s Barca in doubt on the move
Dani Olmothe future of moving from RB Leipzig come Barcelona long seemed inevitable, but El Nacional is now claiming that the transfer is questionable.
The midfielder, who attended Barca’s La Masia academy, made it clear that he hopes to play at Camp Nou when Blaugrana tried to sign him at the end of the summer transfer window.
However, Spain international is now in doubt due to Barcelona’s interest in City of Manchester‘NS Raheem Sterling.
Barcelona’s intentions have Olmo worried that he may be watched by the Catalan team.
Manchester United have long been interested in Olmo, and while they know his preferred option has always been to sign for Barcelona, he could now move on to the Reds.
They are looking for a quick decision from the 23-year-old, hoping that Barcelona will bring in Sterling so they can sign the RB Leipzig man.
This worries Xavi Hernandez, as he fears he may not get one of the two players he hopes can play on the wing at the Camp Nou.
Reality says that Xavi prefers Olmo to Sterling, but wants to sign with England international in January before adding the Spaniard in the summer. However, it looks like this won’t be possible.
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– Arsenal joined AC Milan show interest in Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, based on Le10Sport. While the Gunners have yet to make an offer for Portugal international, it is stated that they have publicized their interest and will likely approach him in the coming weeks. Wolverhampton Wanderers has also been linked to him by various outlets in recent times.
– Fluminense is dreaming of a Thiago Silva back, after he left them to join AC Milan in 2007, and has begun negotiations with his agent, as reported by Nicolo Schira. While the central defender of Chelsea With his contract culminating in 2022, his priority remains the Blues as there are more talks around an extension in the coming weeks.
– Juventus are showing interest in Midtjylland midfielder Jens Cajuste, as was reported by Calciomercato. The Serie A team has been linked with various midfielders, while also looking to reduce the load Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot, and it seems that the young man is 22 years old Sweden international is now on their radar.
– Took over as Norwich City manager, Dean Smith hopes to bring Conor Hourihane lend him, according to Football Insider. The Irishman is currently on loan from Aston Villa to Sheffield United, but struggled during his time with the Blades. Smith hopes that Villa will be able to recall the midfielder and loan him out again.
– AS Roma is set to renew the contract of Gianluca Mancini and Ebrima Darboe, as was reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The former player will return from international duty and will sign a deal that runs until 2026 and sees him earn over €3m per season – the latter will stay for the same amount of time .
