The summer transfer window is racing towards the deadline of September 1, and there’s a lot of buzz surrounding who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, incoming information, happenings and of course, transaction done!
TOP STORY: Man Utd, Ajax close to agreement with Antony
Manchester United are moving closer to signing one of their top targets this summer, with the Premier League club ending Ajax star Antonybased on The Athletic.
The 22-year-old right winger’s representatives are in London and are looking to secure their client a move to Old Trafford, with the latest information suggesting both clubs are discussing a £94 deal million euros.
Sources previously told ESPN that Ajax are only considering a financial package worth nearly 100 million euros after United bid 80 million euros. Sources also add that United have not given up on signing the Brazilian, in part because he has told Ajax he wants to move to Old Trafford.
Antony, who will reunite with former coach Erik ten Heg, was left out of Ajax’s squad last week after telling the club he “didn’t feel 100 per cent ready to play.”
It is reported that Manchester United have cooled down their interest in their alternative in PSV Eindhoven‘S Cody Gakpo amid their optimism about signing Antony.
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08.00 BST: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola continues to leave the door open for Bernardo Silva join Barcelona Regardless, the opportunity to move to the Camp Nou from afar will come true for the midfielder this month.
Guardiola wittily quipped that Silva likes Barcelona and said that while he wants him to stay, he doesn’t want the players to be unhappy at City.
“I didn’t tell Barca to forget [signing] Bernardo,” Guardiola said in a later press conference City drew 3-3 with Barca at Camp Nou during a friendly on Wednesday.
“We want him to stay with us, but I don’t want anyone unhappy. The first thing is that the clubs have to come to an agreement, but there has been no offer for him in two years. past year.
“I don’t want him to go, he’s a top player and a great man… and only seven or eight days left. [in the window] and we will have to move to the transfer market. I want him to stay.
“That said, it’s true that Bernardo likes Barcelona a lot.”
Sitting alongside Guardiola, Barca coach Xavi Hernandez was asked if he would like to sign Silva.
“Who doesn’t like Bernardo Silva?” he answered. “And [Kevin] De Bruyne, [Erling] Haaland, what a team… but [Bernardo] was a very important Man City player, a man of the difference.
“I like the way he plays because there are a lot of players like him, but [a move] Depends on the City. “
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Talks between Manchester United and Newcastle United Football Club working on an agreement for the goalkeeper Martin Dubravkareport Sports sky. The Red Devils want to increase competition for David de Gea this season and after Magpies’ acquisition Nick Popethey may be ready to bid farewell to the 33-year-old Slovakia International.
– Newcastle has determined Conor Gallagher as a primary loan target before the transfer window closes, according to walkie talkie. With the source speaking to ESPN that Newcastle will sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak for 70 million euros, Eddie Howe’s team will now turn their attention to the 22-year-old player Chelsea midfielder. Gallagher impresses on loan at Crystal Palace last season with eight goals and three assists in 34 Premier League appearances.
– Race for Ainsley Maitland-Niles is heating up with Southampton want to sign now Arsenal man, follow Fabrizio Romano. The Saints are interested in bringing the 24-year-old defender on loan, which includes an option to make the move long-term and the Gunners are looking to sell him this summer. Maitland-Niles was also in the sights of West Ham United who can be set to contest his signature.
– Mauro Icardi talking to Galatasaray as Paris Saint-Germain Striker seems to win regular minutes, reports Mercato’s feet. The Argentina playmaker will join the Turkish side on a loan deal that includes a permanent option.
– Atlético Madrid no plan to continue Renan Lodidisclosure Fabrizio Romano. The left-back is in the sights of City of Manchester this summer, and then Forest of Nottingham have made an investigation with Diego Simeone’s side, it appears they have once again dismissed interest from the Premier League. Lodi, 24, made 29 LaLiga appearances last season.
