Spotlight on today's transfer developments:
Barcelona
According to the French team newspaper, Barcelona, after the collapse of the deal with Atletico Madrid for Griezmann and Saúl, have turned to Juventus in the hope of exchanging Griezmann for Dybala. Both stars are facing problems with their respective teams, with Griezmann's high salary and Dybala's expiring contract and high salary demands. Obviously, the biggest obstacle to this deal is that both players would need to take a pay cut, making the transfer quite difficult.
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
Italian journalist Romano revealed that Atletico will try to bring in Bellerin to strengthen the right-back position if they lose Trippier. Bellerin, now 26 years old, Spanish nationality, had transferred from the Barcelona youth training camp to Arsenal, officially joined in 2014, made 239 appearances, scored 9 goals and assisted 29 times. It is reported that Bellerin's contract with Arsenal will expire in the summer of 2023, Arsenal bid 20 million euros for it.
Liverpool (England)
British media talksport reports that Liverpool center back Phillips could return this summer, with Brighton considering signing him to fill the void left by Ben White's return. Phillips, 24 years old, England nationality, since 2016 to join the Liverpool youth camp, had a loan to Bolton and Stuttgart, last season made 20 appearances, scored a goal and assisted once. Phillips' contract with Liverpool is reportedly set to expire in the summer of 2023, with the club bidding £15 million for him.
Manchester United Football Club
German media outlet Sports Images is reporting that Gretzka has decided to return as a free agent next summer due to the breakdown of negotiations over his new contract with Bayern. Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona all considered signing him, but the Red Devils have taken the lead in offering him a better contract than the previous Bayern offer. Gretzka, 26, played in this summer's Europa League and joined Bayern on a free transfer in the summer of 2018, making 112 appearances and scoring 25 goals.
Chelsea
British media TA reported that if they are unable to sign Rice this summer, Chelsea will start Plan B and try to acquire Joameni to strengthen the midfield. Joameni, 21 years old, French nationality, transferred to Monaco from Bordeaux in the winter window last year, made 45 appearances, scored 3 goals and assisted 4 times. Among them, he made 42 appearances last season, scoring three goals and assisting three times, and his contract will expire in the summer of 2024.
Reporter with the team, Konur, reported that Chelsea striker Abraham is in contact with West Ham, and the Hammers hope to complete the transfer on a rent-and-buy basis. Abraham, 23 years old, England nationality, Chelsea youth training system trained players, had loan to Swansea and Aston Villa and other clubs, last season 32 appearances, scored 12 goals. It is reported that Abraham's contract will expire in the summer of 2023, Chelsea for its bid of 40 million pounds.
Arsenal (name)
British media Daily Mail reported that if there is no chance to sign Maddison, Arsenal will try to acquire Sanchez this summer to strengthen the midfield. Sanchez, 23 years old, Portuguese international, participated in this summer's Europa League, became famous in 2016 and joined Bayern, but the performance did not meet expectations, in the summer of 2019 to 20 million euros to join Lille, last season 29 appearances, scored a goal, assisted three times, to help the team win the Ligue 1 title.
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
Italian journalist Romano reports that Tottenham are close to signing Golini on a rent-and-buy transfer with a €15 million buyout, with the buyout clause activated when the keeper reaches 20 appearances next season. Golini, 26 years old, Italian nationality, transferred to Atlanta from Aston Villa in 2018, made 111 appearances, conceded 118 goals and made 38 shutouts, including 32 appearances, 32 goals conceded and 13 shutouts last season.
Italian journalist Romano reports that Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla are on the verge of reaching a swap deal, with Lamela plus €25 million in cash for Brian Gill. Lamela's contract with Spurs expires next summer, while Gil will sign a contract with the north London club until the summer of 2026. Gill, a 20-year-old winger and Spanish-born player, spent last season on loan at Haval from Sevilla and made 28 La Liga appearances, scoring four goals and assisting three times.
Juventus, Italian football team
Italian media Turin Sports Gazette reported that Juve is interested in signing back small Keane, the transfer method is first rent and then buy, in which the buyout clause is optional. Small Keane, 21 years old, playing forward, Italian nationality, from the Juve youth training, has represented the zebra legion 41 appearances, scored 8 goals, joined Everton in the summer of 2019, last season on loan to Paris, 41 appearances, scored 17 goals, but the Ligue 1 giants did not choose to buy him out.
Goal.com reports that Everton are interested in signing Demiral, for whom Juve have bid €40 million. Demiral, 23 years old, playing as a center back, Turkish international, participated in the European Cup this summer, transferred to Juve from Sassuolo in the summer of 2019, the transfer fee of 18 million euros, so far made 32 appearances, scored 1 goal and assisted 2 times. It is reported that Demiral's contract with Juve will expire in the summer of 2024.
The accompanying reporter Sada reported that Juve has signed the Norwegian talent Solberg, the transfer fee of 400,000 euros. Solberg, now 17 years old, playing as a winger, from the Norwegian club Chiesa youth training system, last summer to the first team, now in the team has a stable playing time, 16 appearances this season, scored 3 goals and 2 assists. It is worth noting that Solberg's father, as well as his agent, have confirmed the deal.
FC Internazionale Milano (football club)
Official news, Inter Milan defender Dalbert to join Cagliari on loan, the loan contract for one season, and includes a buyout clause. It is reported that Dalbert's buyout amount is 7 million euros. Dalbert, now 27 years old, playing as a side defender, Brazilian player, transferred to Inter Milan from Nice in the summer of 2017, the transfer fee of 21 million euros, because of the inability to settle in the Meazza, has been loaned to Fiorentina and Rennes to play, a total of 26 appearances on behalf of Inter Milan.
Italian journalist Romano reports that Inter Milan have a chance to sign Jovic this summer, with the Real Madrid player having decided to leave the Bernabeu. Jovic, a 23-year-old striker and Serbian international, moved to Roma from Eintracht Frankfurt for 63 million euros in the summer of 2019, but his performance fell short of expectations, making only 32 appearances and scoring three goals. Jovic returned to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the second half of last season, making 17 appearances and scoring four goals, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2025.
Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter Milan are looking for a replacement for Romelu Lukaku and have identified Scamacca. The player, 22 years old, Italian nationality, joined Sassuolo in 2017, but he did not settle in the team, and played on loan to clubs such as Zwolle and Ascoli, and then on loan to Genoa last season, making 29 appearances and scoring 12 goals, with excellent performance, he was selected for the national team, but fell out of the Europa League list.
Portuguese media outlet Ballon d'Or reports that Inter Milan's cleaning of Lazaro has progressed, with Benfica interested in signing him, but the Serie A champions expect to sell him outright. Lazaro, 25 years old, playing as a midfielder, Austrian international, participated in the Europa League this summer, transferred to Inter Milan from Hertha Berlin in the summer of 2019, because of the average performance, was loaned to Borussia Mönchengladbach last season, made 28 appearances, scored 2 goals and assisted 1 time.
AC Milan (football club)
Italian media outlet Sky Sports reported that AC Milan are considering another loan move for Dalot, from which Manchester United hope to receive a €5 million fee. Dalot, 22 years old, playing right back, Portugal international, participated in this summer's Europa League, in the summer of 2018 from Porto to Manchester United, because of the inability to settle in the Red Devils, the previous summer loan to AC Milan, made 33 appearances, scored two goals and three assists, but the red and black legion has not opted to buy him out.
Italian media outlet AC Milan News reported that AC Milan is close to signing Bondo, with the two sides agreeing on a three-year contract until the summer of 2024 with a two-year renewal clause. Bondo, now 17 years old, playing as a winger, a French player, a player trained by Nancy's youth training system, made 14 appearances last season, scoring one goal. Nancy reportedly expects a fixed transfer fee of 1.5 million euros, plus certain variable bonuses and a share of future transfers.
Bayern Munich
German media Sky Sports reported that strengthening the right back has become one of Bayern's important transfer tasks this summer, and Muldur has entered the vision of new manager Nagelsmann. Muldur, now 22 years old, Turkish international, participated in the Europa League this summer, transferred from Red Bull Salzburg to Sassuolo in the summer of 2019, made 54 appearances, scored two goals and assisted four times. Muldur's contract is reportedly due to expire in the summer of 2024 and Sassuolo have bid €15 million for him.
Borussia Dortmund (city in Germany)
Italian journalist Pedulla reported that Borussia Dortmund is considering signing Berardi to replace Sancho, and Chelsea is the main competitor. Berardi, 26 years old, playing as a winger, Italian international, this summer participated in the European Cup, and followed the team to win the championship, he came from the Sassuolo youth training, once joined Juve, but never played in the zebra army, so far his career has been in Sassuolo, last season made 30 appearances, scored 17 goals and assisted 7 times, his contract will expire in the summer of 2024.
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Italian journalist Romano reported that after the 18 million euro offer for Zaca was rejected by Arsenal, Roma raised the offer to 20 million euros. Prior to this, Roma had already negotiated personal terms with Zaca. Zaka, 28 years old, playing as a midfielder, Swiss international, participated in the European Cup this summer, transferred to Arsenal from Borussia Mönchengladbach in the summer of 2016, the transfer fee of 45 million euros, so far made 220 appearances, scored 12 goals, his contract will expire in the summer of 2023.
Italian media outlet AC Milan Sport reported that Roma are looking for a suitable left-back because of Spinazzola's serious injury in the Europa League and have set their sights on Benzaini, who has been tagged with a €20 million price tag. Benzeljani, a 26-year-old Algerian international who moved to Borussia Monchengladbach from Rennes in the summer of 2019, has made 59 appearances, scoring 12 goals and assisting five, including 33 appearances and seven goals last season, and his contract is set to expire in the summer of 2023.
