The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Man United eye £50m move for ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’
Manchester United are considering a £50 million (€60m) transfer bid for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips this summer.
The 26-year-old, dubbed as the ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’, is under contract at Leeds until 2024. As things stand, Manchester United have not approached Leeds nor the player’s inner circle. [The Athletic – subscription required]
Barcelona table first offer to Lewandowski
The Blaugrana would pay around €30-35 million for the transfer of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona have offered the 33-year-old Pole a two-year contract, with an option for a third season included.
On Wednesday night, Barca’s director of football, Mateu Alemany, met with Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, in a restaurant in Barcelona. [Gerard Romero]
Thomas Tuchel ‘committed’ to Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel on his Chelsea future: "It's very important for me to give a message: I’m committed, I’m looking forward to it and I’m passionate about it". 🔵 #CFC
"And as soon as we can act we will try to turn things around and make it, from a disadvantage, maybe an advantage". pic.twitter.com/jybv5LORBG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2022
Pepe set for Arsenal talks
The Gunners will hold talks with club-record signing Nicolas Pepe about his future at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old winger hasn’t met expectations since an €80 million transfer from Lille in 2019. This season, he has struggled for minutes and hasn’t started a Premier League game since October. [Standard]
Dennis emerges as a summer target for Villarreal
Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis has emerged as a potential transfer target for Villarreal.
Unai Emery is a fan of the 24-year-old Nigerian. The Villarreal manager likes the fact he can play in multiple positions in the attack.
Dennis, who joined Watford from Club Brugge last summer for £3 million (€4m), may cost Villarreal around £20 million (€24m). [Standard]
Talks between Ousmane Dembele & Barcelona continue
Dembélé's agent Sissoko and Barça board have decided to discuss again in the coming days. New meeting will take place soon. Feeling was good between the two parties, Ousmane's taking his time. 🇫🇷 #FCB
Barcelona need time to find a solution and improve their proposal for Dembélé.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 27, 2022
Barcelona eye a second Bayern Munich star
Aside from Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona also have eyes on Bayern Munich full-back Lucas Hernandez. A transfer deal, however, could prove difficult because of the club’s financial situation.
Hernandez, who joined Bayern from Atletico Madrid for €80 million in 2019, is under contract at the Allianz Arena until 2024. [Diario Sport – in Spanish]
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