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Monday’s transfer rumors – Juve plotting Dybala & Icardi swap

Mauro Icardi of Paris Saint-Germain, Paulo Dybala of Juventus
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Latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.

Inter could replace Lautaro with Jimenez.

Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez’s future hangs in the balance amid interest from FC Barcelona. Should the allure of Camp Nou become too strong for him to ignore, the Serie A side will look for a replacement.

Wolves’ Raul Jimenez, who has scored four goals in his opening 10 Premier League games of the season, appears to be on top of Inter’s shortlist.

The 29-year-old Mexican is also attracting interest from Juventus, and the two Italian giants could battle for his signature. [CalcioMercatoWeb]

Arsenal ready to make move for Konate.

Arsenal are preparing to launch a formal offer for RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate with Mikel Arteta a keen admirer of the center-back.

The London side’s interest in the Frenchman dates back to the last summer, and they could finally seal his transfer for around €60 million. 

The Gunners could bid for the defender in the coming weeks, although Leipzig are hesitant to sell him before the end of the season. [TodoFichajes]

Juve & PSG could pursue a high-profile swap.

Paulo Dybala could make a switch from Juventus to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, with Mauro Icardi moving the other way.

Dybala will soon enter the final year of his contract and the Italian champions are struggling to tie him down with a new contract. A swap deal could be a financially smart option, with Juve also long-time admirers of Icardi. [CalcioMercato]

Fernandinho set to depart Man City.

After seven years of service, Fernandinho is planning to put an end to his Manchester City stay at the end of the season.

The defensive midfielder isn’t expecting a contract extension with the Sky Blues, although he hasn’t planned on hanging up his boots just yet.

A return to his native Brazil is a possibility for the 35-year-old while a move to Man City’s sister club New York City in the MLS is also on the cards. [Mirror]

Bailly set to part ways with Man United.

Manchester United are looking to offload Eric Bailly, with the defender still struggling to become a regular in the team after four years at the club.

The Red Devils are hoping Villarreal could be tempted into taking him back as they plan on using the Ivorian as a makeweight in Pau Torres‘ transfer.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been linked with the signing of Bailly, who has a contract until 2022 at Old Trafford, in the past. [Team Talk]

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