The 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: Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd all want Rabiot
Liverpool joined rivals Manchester City and Manchester United in the race for Adrian Rabiotthat he does not have a contract with Juventus in the summer, according to Soccer Insider.
The report reveals that Rabiot represents a very attractive prospect for Liverpool, as a free transfer could enable big-money signings such as Jude Bellingham either moises caicedoalthough it is thought that the French midfielder will claim a “huge” contract.
The former Paris Saint-Germain star has revealed his desire to play in the Champions League next season, with Juve currently outside the top four in Serie A due to their points deduction.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is apparently desperate for midfield reinforcements in the upcoming summer transfer window as naby keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and james milner They are all likely to leave Anfield at the end of the season.
While Manchester City and Manchester United are not expected to suffer from the midfield overhaul Liverpool faces in the summer, both clubs are believed to be interested in the 27-year-old. City could see the captain Ilkay Gundogan leaving the Etihad, which would make Rabiot an ideal replacement, while United came close to securing the French international’s services last summer.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Manchester City lead the race for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiolalthough both Chelsea and Liverpool are interested, according to the daily mail. The report indicates that City are keen to make the Croatian a priority signing this summer, after Gvardiol’s breakthrough at the World Cup in Qatar.
– Manchester United are in advanced contract talks with Diogo Dalot amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid, says the Sun. The right-back’s contract was set to expire this summer, though the Red Devils activated a one-year extension on that deal. They will now be looking to lock the Portuguese defender on a long-term deal at Old Trafford after a string of impressive performances this season.
– david stripe is set to leave Brentford in the summer, after turning down two contract offers from the Bees, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish goalkeeper is in for a big move and, with his contract set to expire in 2024, Brentford will be keen to secure a fee for the 27-year-old who has established himself as one of the Premier’s best goalkeepers. League. Romano reveals that several clubs are exploring the possibility of signing Raya in the summer.
– Lazio and Newcastle United closely follow the situation of Arsenal Balogun Folarinaccording Ekrem Konur. The 21-year-old striker has impressed on loan at Reims, scoring 16 goals in all competitions this season. It has been reported that if the England under-21 international is unable to secure regular football with the Gunners next season, the Hale End graduate could be open to moving away from the Emirates.
– Paris Saint-Germain is willing to leave neymar leaves the club after his last injury, according to calciomercato. The report claims that Neymar’s future could be in the Premier League.