The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Liverpool reach an agreement for €100m-rated striker
The Reds have verbally agreed on personal terms with Darwin Nunez as they prepare a transfer for the Benfica striker.
To get a deal over the line, Liverpool must now agree on a transfer fee with Benfica. The two clubs began talks on Wednesday. It’s likely Benfica will expect around €100 million in total – €80 million upfront, plus a further €20 million in performance-related add-ons. [The Athletic]
Barcelona & Juve lead the race for Gundogan
Barcelona and Juventus are the reported favorites to sign Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
The 31-year-old German’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in 2023. Unless manager Pep Guardiola can guarantee him regular football, he may not sign a new deal. Therefore, Gundogan could leave this summer while Manchester City can still claim a transfer fee for him. [Bild – in German]
Gavi set for €1bn release clause at Barcelona
Pablo Gavi's agent de la Peña will meet with Barcelona board today. Discussions on new contract are entering into final stages, five year deal on the table. Current release clause worth €50m will be removed. ⭐️🇪🇸 #FCB
New release clause included by Barça is worth €1B. pic.twitter.com/W0UjSmoM25
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2022
Man Utd to meet with Antony’s agents
The representatives of Ajax winger Antony have traveled to meet with Manchester United.
They plan to discuss a potential deal for Antony to follow his former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag to Old Trafford and hope to close an agreement in the coming days. Ajax may expect a transfer fee of around €60 million. [Goal]
Seven players to leave Liverpool
Liverpool have announced that seven players will leave the club this summer, including striker Divock Origi and goalkeeper Loris Karius.
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Newcastle pushing hard for Sven Botman
Newcastle are pushing to sign Sven Botman as soon as possible. Talks entering into key stages with Lille, AC Milan still in the race but NUFC are now advancing. 🇳🇱 #NUFC
Negotiations with Newcastle started last January, Botman is open for this PL possibility. pic.twitter.com/DxuPKkQr1H
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2022
Sterling is braced for a Man City exit
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is open to a summer transfer.
The 27-year-old Englishman has one season left on his City contract, and while he is yet to announce his plans, there is a growing feeling among top European clubs that he would consider a move away.
Chelsea are the English club displaying the greatest amount of interest so far. Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are also possibilities. [Telegraph – subscription required]