Transfer Talk: Chelsea stuck with Mount as Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd loom
The January transfer window may be closed in Europe, but the teams are looking ahead to the summer and there is plenty of gossip. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, deals done!
MAIN STORY: Mount’s talks with Chelsea stall
mason assemblyChances of leaving Chelsea are rising as negotiations over a new deal remain stalled, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The England international has been linked away from Stamford Bridge in recent months with the 24-year-old’s contract set to expire in June 2024. Chelsea are likely to listen to offers for the talented midfielder in the summer to avoid losing him. a free transfer.
Mount is believed to be asking for a pay rise that reflects his position, but both sides are staying away in talks. Mount has been reported to have turned down offers from Chelsea in recent weeks, leaving the door ajar for a number of clubs interested in the playmaker.
Liverpool are likely to undergo a midfield overhaul in the summer, with naby keita, james milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain They are likely to leave Anfield at the end of the season.
Manchester City and Manchester United are also rumored to be interested in Mount, with both clubs aiming to improve their squads. The City could lose to the captain Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer, while United are believed to be in the market for a new midfielder in the summer.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Newcastle United are interested in signing James Ward Prowse in the summer, according to calciomercato. The 28-year-old dead-ball specialist has impressed for Southampton this season, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and could leave if Saints are relegated from the Premier League.
– wifrido zaha Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad have offered him a deal worth £9m a year but Crystal Palace are hopeful of keeping Côte d’Ivoire international, reports the daily mail. The 30-year-old is out of contract for the summer and is believed to be considering his future at Selhurst Park. The report reveals that Zaha has also attracted interest from AC Milan along with other top clubs in Europe, with Champions League football a major incentive for the striker.
– Manchester United could revive their interest in Internazionale Denzel Dumfries this summer, according to Soccer Insider. The Red Devils are believed to have attempted to sign the 26-year-old in January, however they could not afford to finance a permanent contract for the Dutch international. The report reveals that due to Inter Milan’s financial woes, the Serie A giants could be forced to accept a lower fee than expected, with a fee of between £40m and £50m believed to be enough to ensure the services of the right back.
– Tottenham Hotspur does not consider signing harry kane this summer and are focused on a new contract for the striker, according to the Athletic. The 29-year-old is nearing the final year of his contract with Spurs and has been linked with transfers to Manchester United and Bayern Munich, with both clubs keen to sign a high-profile striker in the summer. The report indicates that the Spurs have begun contract talks with Kane, although there is currently no deal in place.
– Atlético de Madrid plans to offer Roberto Firmino a two-year contract, with an option for one more year, according to Ekrem Konur. The 31-year-old sees his Liverpool contract expire at the end of the season, and the Brazil international apparently happy to leave Anfield on a free transfer. Atleti are reportedly hoping to bring Firmino to the Wanda Metropolitano, although several clubs are believed to have set their sights on the striker for the summer.