Transfer Updates: Olise, Leão, Barcola, Chalobah, Stiller, Dias, Guimarães, Others
Real Madrid are preparing a blockbuster transfer move for Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise. Fichajes reports Los Blancos are willing to spend up to €220m (£188m) to land the France international in what would be one of the biggest deals of the summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a transfer move for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão. Teamtalk claims the Portugal international is open to returning to London, with Spurs stepping up their interest in the 27-year-old.
Bradley Barcola’s future at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain. Talksport reports Arsenal and Liverpool are both monitoring the France forward as they weigh up potential transfer moves for the 23-year-old.
Newcastle United have identified Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as their preferred midfield target. Bild claims the Germany international tops the Magpies’ shortlist ahead of a possible summer approach.
Manchester United are also looking to strengthen between the posts. Fichajes reports the Red Devils are tracking San Lorenzo and Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
Tottenham continue to assess several attacking options. Talksport says Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and Manchester City winger Savinho are both on the North London club’s shortlist for this summer transfer window.
Trabzonspor midfielder Christ Inao Oulai is attracting widespread interest across Europe. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Juventus, Fiorentina, Brentford, Brighton and RB Leipzig are all monitoring the 20-year-old Ivory Coast international.
Tottenham defender Radu Drăgușin is edging closer to a move to Fiorentina. Sky Sports reports the Romania international will join on an initial loan, with an obligation to buy worth up to £21.4m if certain conditions are met.
Hull City are targeting Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. Corriere dello Sport claims the newly promoted side are keen on the Serbia international.
AC Milan have made Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inácio one of their leading defensive targets for next season, according to Fichajes.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah would prefer a move to Inter Milan this summer, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports, although Sky Sports Italia claims Como remain determined to sign the 26-year-old and are prepared to offer €30m plus €5m in bonuses.
Manchester City have issued a firm hands-off warning over Rúben Dias. TEAMtalk reports the Premier League champions have rejected enquiries from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea, insisting the Portugal centre-back is not for sale. As a result, Real Madrid have shifted their attention to Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.
Juventus could also sanction the departures of several key players. Tuttosport claims Khéphren Thuram is valued at €50m amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Bayern Munich have approached the representatives of Bremer, who could leave for between €45m and €50m, while Andrea Cambiaso continues to attract interest from Barcelona and Inter Milan as Como ended their pursuit.
Manchester City have completed another move for one of England’s brightest young talents. The Athletic reports the champions have agreed a £10m deal, plus £2.5m in add-ons, to sign 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City after Arsenal withdrew from the race.
Newcastle are also preparing an opening bid for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. Fabrizio Romano reports formal talks are expected to accelerate after the Switzerland international impressed at the World Cup.
Atletico Madrid remain in negotiations with Sporting CP over Morten Hjulmand. Matteo Moretto reports the clubs are separated by around €5m plus bonuses, although the Denmark midfielder has already agreed personal terms with the Spanish side.
Bruno Guimarães is reportedly assessing his long-term future at Newcastle United. Football Transfers claims the Brazil midfielder has concerns over the club’s ambitions amid continued interest from Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Besiktas have agreed a €20m deal with Arsenal for Belgium winger Leandro Trossard, according to The Athletic.
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