The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Manchester United ‘100%’ want to sign £150m star
The Red Devils ‘100% want’ to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice in the upcoming summer transfer window.
West Ham’s £150 million (€179m/$188m) valuation of the 23-year-old Englishman, however, could thwart Manchester United’s attempts to complete a deal, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “They 100% want Declan Rice, but the valuation that West Ham have on him is a hindrance right now because that would blow their entire budget for the summer. While they do want a midfielder, that can’t just be it.”
Juventus list Gabriel as the ideal Chiellini successor
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has emerged as a potential target for Juventus.
The Bianconeri need a new center-back, as Giorgio Chiellini could leave in the summer. They’ve identified Gabriel as the man to fill the skipper’s boots in Turin. The club chiefs hope a swap deal could tempt Arsenal into a transfer agreement. [Gianluca di Marzio – in Italian]
Xavi hopes Gavi will sign new Barcelona contract
Barça manager Xavi on Gavi’s future: “I hope Gavi will renew his contract soon. I really want him to be the next one to extend after Araújo”. 🇪🇸 #FCB
“Gavi has many things to improve, but he is just 17. Gavi is a great soul”, Xavi added. pic.twitter.com/aVEwJMM5BM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 1, 2022
Barcelona play down Lewandowski links
Barcelona director Mateu Alemany has denied a meeting took place between the club and the agent of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, Pini Zahavi, recently.
Speaking to Movistar after Barca’s 2-1 win over Mallorca on Sunday, Alemany said: “There was no meeting with Lewandowski’s agent. Also, I don’t like to speak about the negotiations process — it’s something private.”
Could Ronaldo return to Real Madrid?
A new transfer rumor has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Real Madrid for next season.
The 37-year-old forward’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain ahead of Erik ten Hag’s arrival as the club’s new manager. He does, though, have another year left on his contract.
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Jules Kounde is among ‘3/4’ defensive options for Chelsea
Chelsea are still considering Jules Koundé as one of the potential targets, he’s among 3/4 options on the CB list. Tuchel’s big fan of Koundé since two years. 🔵 #CFC
Sevilla always asked for €80m as release clause price – while Chelsea will lose both Rüdiger & Christensen.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2022
Bergwijn is looking ‘for a solution’ to Tottenham woes
Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is actively looking ‘for a solution’ to his lack of game time.
The 24-year-old Dutchman has struggled to establish himself in the team under a succession of managers. Under current boss Antonio Conte, he has made just one start. Ajax tried to sign the former PSV Eindhoven star in January, but Spurs rejected their transfer offer. [The Athletic]
A fourth Chelsea star emerges on Barcelona’s radar
Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is on Barcelona’s list of potential left-back targets for the summer transfer window.
The 33-year-old Spaniard becomes the fourth Blues player to be linked with a move to Camp Nou after Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, and captain Cesar Azpilicueta.
Barca want a new left-back as the 33-year-old Jordi Alba isn’t getting any younger. Aside from Alonso, they have also listed Celta Vigo’s Javi Galan, Benfica’s Alejandro Grimaldo, and Valencia’s Jose Gaya as targets. [Diario Sport]