The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Arsenal open €19m talks for rising Bundesliga superstar
The Premier League leaders have approached Eintracht Frankfurt over a €19 million transfer for Jesper Lindstrom in January.
The 22-year-old Danish midfielder had a superb debut campaign in 2021/22. He won Bundesliga Rookie of the Season and helped Eintracht win the Europa League, thus securing Champions League football for this term.
Lindstrom, who has scored three goals in 10 games across all competitions this season, is under contract until June 2026. [Bild – in German]
Dortmund name their price for Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund have slapped a £130 million price tag on midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The 19-year-old England international is a man in demand following a string of impressive displays in the Bundesliga. Reports have linked him with a Premier League transfer to Manchester United and Liverpool. [Athletic – subscription required]
Fabio Cannavaro appointed Benevento manager
Fabio Cannavaro è il nuovo allenatore del @bncalcio pic.twitter.com/b8mftjLuzv
— Benevento Calcio (@bncalcio) September 21, 2022
Dembele’s Barcelona release clause revealed
The two-year contract Ousmane Dembele signed for Barcelona in July included a €50 million release clause.
The buyout clause becomes active in next summer’s transfer window, and after passing up a signing-on bonus, Dembele would be entitled to half that fee.
The 25-year-old French winger has featured prominently for Barcelona this season, supplying two goals and four assists in eight appearances across all competitions to date. [L’Equipe – in French]
Parker to take charge of Nice?
OGC Nice have considered appointing Scott Parker as a replacement for manager Lucien Favre.
Sporting director Iain Moody suggested Parker as an option after the 41-year-old Englishman’s departure from Bournemouth. Nice, however, have several candidates shortlisted. Mauricio Pochettino is the main target. But the former Paris Saint-Germain coach is reportedly reluctant to return to Ligue 1. [Foot Mercato – in French]
Man Utd & Chelsea interest never tempted Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong confirms to @NOS: “Chelsea and Man United interest? I already decided in May that I wanted to stay at Barcelona”. 🚨🇳🇱 #FCB
“I never changed this decision during the summer”, Frenkie added. pic.twitter.com/WoxthKiKWU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 21, 2022
Salzburg star is next up on AC Milan’s transfer list
AC Milan have identified FC Salzburg striker Noah Okafor as a potential January transfer target.
The Rossoneri are assessing options to reinforce their attack after summer signing Divock Origi fell injured. It looks as though Okafor is one of the top contenders.
The 22-year-old Switzerland international has scored seven goals in 12 games across all competitions for Salzburg this season. [Calciomercato – in Italian]
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