Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Wednesday, 29th May, 2019

Latest Transfer News Across The Globe

With the transfer window officially opened in England, other European countries as well as other continents, the rush by clubs to get needed players gets fully underway as well.

Some clubs have already gotten their transfer business underway as they hope to get the best legs ahead of the next season.

Naija News presents to you all the latest gists and rumours as well as an update on completed deals here.

Arsenal want Gomes

Arsenal are the latest club to show interest in Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, who is also said to be wanted by Tottenham.

The Portuguese international spent last season on loan at Everton, where he impressed in his first campaign in the Premier League.

Spurs were reportedly close to a deal for the 25-year-old, however, RAC1 are now claiming Arsenal have also joined the hunt to sign Gomes and are still hoping to convince the midfielder to move to the Emirates this summer.

Real Madrid set to unveil Hazard

Real Madrid will on Monday announce the capture of Eden Hazard so as not to be accused of hampering the Blues chances of winning the Europa League final against Arsenal.

Spanish newspaper AS report that June 3 is the date circled in the club’s diary to reveal their mega capture.

Man Utd joins race for Ajax’s De Ligt

Manchester United are willing to outbid all other clubs to land Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt.

According to the Express, the United hierarchy, is willing to meet any price Ajax set for the teenage defender.

Bayern offer £80m to sign Dybala

Bayern Munich are said to be interested in signing Paulo Dybala from Juventus and have lodged a bid of £80 million ($101m) for the Argentine forward.

The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo last summer has pushed Dybala down the pecking order and the player is said to be interested in a move away from the club.

Though Corriere dello Sport, have reported the interest, Naija News understands Juve are not willing to let the player go, at least not on a cheap fee and will hold out for a fee closer to £100 million ($126m) for the 25-year-old.

Newcastle interested in Benfica goalkeeper

Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has become a subject of interest for English club, Newcastle according to O Jogo.

The Portuguese media outlet claim that Newcastle have already opened discussions over a possible move for the keeper, but no deal is yet in place.

Vlachodimos is valued at around €15 million (£13m) by Benfica.

Real close in on new midfielder

Real Madrid are close to agreeing a deal to sign Lyon midfielder Ferland Mendy.

Marca reports that while no fee has been agreed between the two clubs, there is an understanding that the 23-year-old will move to the Bernabeu in the off-season and a deal is expected in the coming weeks.

That will be all for now. Naija News will be on the ground to give you latest information on transfers across the globe as they break.