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Padraig Whelan·25 June 2022
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Padraig Whelan·25 June 2022
Welcome to the weekend. But the transfer news and rumours show no signs of stopping.
The Athletic offer an update on the future of Barcelona target Bernardo Silva, who they claim is relaxed about his future while on holiday at the moment and although he would be eager to make the move, is equally happy to remain at Manchester City if the Blaugrana’s financial issues prevent any transfer.
Several reports in Italy claim that Chelsea have a serious interest in Matthijs de Ligt (with Timo Werner mooted to go the other way as part of any potential deal) but are also monitoring Jules Koundé and Nathan Aké closely.
And the Telegraph state that a centre-back would be one of several additions at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel apparently assured that he will be given at least six new signings.
The Chronicle and Independent both report that Newcastle are at last set to win the race for in-demand Lille defender Sven Botman.
Sky Sport Germany claim that Bayern Munich are willing to let Robert Lewandowski leave and end one of the summer’s lengthiest sagas – but only if their €60m asking price is met.
In a meeting between the parties on Friday, Inter made it clear to Paulo Dybala’s camp that they intend to sign him but have asked for more time to allocate funds to the deal, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
MARCA report that Real Madrid are open to selling Marco Asensio this summer, while they will also cash in on Dani Ceballos if their €10m asking price is met.
Hakim Ziyech is reportedly in talks with Milan over a move to Serie A following a frustrating spell at Chelsea.
L’Equipe claim that after seasons of trying, Barcelona are finally set to move Samuel Umtiti on, with France or Italy cited as his likeliest destinations, while the same outlet claim that Xavi has personally called Ousmane Dembélé in a last ditch attempt to convince him to stay.
Hoffenheim and Germany defender David Raum has been closely linked with a summer move, with Manchester United in particular having an interest and sporting director Alexander Rosen has discussed a potential sale.
“I would prefer to keep him. At the end of the day, it depends on what the market looks like and what chance the player has,” he told Sky in Germany. “If a top club comes and he gets the opportunity, then, of course, we will sit down with him.”
Nottingham Forest have broken their club transfer record to sign Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin on a five-year deal for a reported €20m.
Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt’s impressive summer spending continued with the acquisition of Lucas Alario from Bayer Leverkusen.
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