The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Liverpool close to first summer signing
Ibrahima Konate is on the verge of completing a summer transfer to Liverpool.
The RB Leipzig defender has agreed to personal terms for a five-year contract. Therefore, Liverpool are ready to make it official by activating his €35 million release clause. [The Guardian]
Barcelona plan three-year deal for Messi
Despite being unable to offer Lionel Messi a similar salary to the one he currently enjoys, Joan Laporta has a plan.
The Barcelona president accepts offering Messi around €75 million per year is not possible. Thus, he hopes to entice the Argentine into a long-term deal that will compensate him over several years to make up for the wage cut.
Laporta could offer Messi a two-year deal with an option for an extra 12 months at Camp Nou. [ESPN]
AC Milan eye Maignan as Donnarumma replacement
Gianluigi Donnarumma hasn’t agreed on a new contract and looks increasingly likely to leave.
Now AC Milan appear to have found a replacement for their first-choice goalkeeper in Mike Maignan.
The Serie A side have reportedly agreed on personal terms with Maignan and hope to convince the 25-year-old’s club Lille into a sale. [Calciomercato – in Italian]
Ronaldo keen on Manchester United return?
Florentino Perez has ruled out a Real Madrid comeback for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese ace, who has a year left on his Juventus contract, has now turned his attention to Manchester United.
Ronaldo has allegedly told his agent, Jorge Mendes, to find out if an Old Trafford return is possible. He is even willing to take a pay cut to help seal a deal. [Gazetta dello Sport via Metro]
Serie A trio target Belotti
Inter Milan, AC Milan, and AS Roma are lining up transfer bids for Andrea Belotti.
The Italian striker’s future is in doubt as Torino sit only three points above the Serie A relegation zone in 16th-place. [Calciomercato – in Italian ]
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