🤑 Transfer gossip: Sterling closer to City exit; Asensio to Milan?

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Joel Sanderson-Murray 2 July 2022

It’s time to catch up with all the latest transfer gossip from around Europe.

Domestic deals

Raheem Sterling could soon be on his way to Stamford Bridge with the Mail reporting that Chelsea and Manchester City are nearing an agreement for the England forward.

The Evening Standard have reported that Everton are eyeing Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis as a replacement for Richarlison.

Jesse Lingard is a man in demand with the Telegraph stating that Tottenham have joined Everton and West Ham in expressing an interest in signing the former Manchester United midfielder.

Newcastle have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike with the 20-year-old telling Reims he wants to stay at the club, according to The Chronicle.

On the continent

Ousmane Dembélé’s future is the subject of speculation at the moment following the expiry of his Barcelona contract. Marca believe that Bayern Munich and PSG are the current front-runners for the 25-year-old’s signature.

The same publication have also stated that Marco Asensio will turn down any offer of a contract extension at Real Madrid to join Milan next summer.

From the horse’s mouth

“I feel great and I am excited to win trophies with the club. It’s a happy day for everyone.” – Liverpool supporters will certainly agree with these sentiments from Mohamed Salah, speaking after signing a new contract keeping him at Anfield until 2025.