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Thursday’s transfer rumors – Ronaldo offered to Barcelona

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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.

Man City join Thiago hunt.

Manchester City are ready to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara. Pep Guardiola wants to reunite with the midfielder, having signed him at Bayern seven years ago.

The Sky Blues are willing to pay more than what the Reds have offered for the Spaniard. Paris Saint-Germain, who have already made an initial offer of €30 million, are also in the race. [Le10Sport]

Juve looking to offload Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to many clubs by Juventus, and one of them is FC Barcelona. The club have been hard hit by the financial impact of the pandemic. And this is posing problems for them to continue paying Ronaldo’s huge €31 million per year wages. Hence, his agent has been instructed to find a new club for him.

The five time Ballon d’Or winner has also been linked with a move to Paris Saint Germain. [Guillem Balague]

Man United turn to Calhanoglu.

AC Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu is a subject of interest for Man United. They have contacted Milan regarding his availability this summer. The winger is out of contract next summer, but he continues to stall talks of an extension. Therefore, he could be available for cheap.

Manchester United have made a shortlist of alternatives as they still try to make the Jadon Sancho transfer happen. FC Barcelona duo Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele and Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman are a few names on that list. [Teamtalk]

Nuno set for new Wolves deal.

Wolves are more than content with the season results under Nuno Espirito Santo. As a result, they are preparing to hand out a contract extension to him. The new bumper deal will see him take home 5 million per year (£5m) [Daily Star].

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