The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Barcelona to swap 2 players for De Ligt?
Matthijs de Ligt’s agent, Mino Raiola, has recently refused to rule out an exit from Juventus in next summer’s transfer window.
This has apparently put Barcelona on red alert. The Blaugrana are long-term admirers of De Ligt and remain keen to do business despite their financial woes.
They may offer goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and forward Memphis Depay – whom they valued at €75 million – in a swap deal. [Calciomercato – in Italian]
Manchester United find a Rice alternative
The Red Devils have ‘abandoned’ their interest in Declan Rice in favor of signing Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United.
A new defensive midfielder is Manchester United’s priority for next summer’s transfer window. They had eyes on Rice, but West Ham’s £90 million asking price was too much. Therefore, Phillips is the man Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will focus on instead. [Star]
Donnarumma ‘happy’ at PSG
Real Madrid eye move for Manchester City youngster
Pedro Porro, on loan at Sporting CP from Manchester City, is a potential transfer target for Real Madrid.
The Spanish giants are considering whether to make an official bid for the 22-year-old full-back. [O Jogo – in Portuguese]
AC Milan to rival Arsenal for Lang
Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign Noa Lang, although AC Milan are also interested in the Club Brugge forward.
One thing certain is that Lang intends to stay at Club Brugge for this season at least. However, he would love to move to England one day and Arsenal is a club that appeals to him.
But with Club Brugge expecting at least €30 million, will the Gunners be willing to spend that much? [Voetbal24 – in Dutch]
Mata to leave Manchester United?
After making just one appearance all season, Juan Mata is considering his Manchester United future.
The 33-year-old midfielder has made 274 appearances across a seven-and-a-half-year stay at Old Trafford. [Manchester Evening News]