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The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are the new rumors floating in the big leagues in Europe and beyond.
TOP STORY: Man United on Konate
Manchester United spent £ 80 million on central defense Harry maguire Not too long ago and obviously things have changed with the coronavirus pandemic that has engulfed the world, but the conversation continues about a new arrival at Old Trafford.
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United wants to get a good partner for Maguire and has been linked with a lot of names in the past few months, although now we can add RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate to the list according to Le10 Sport.
Konate, 20, is highly skilled and has been linked with Arsenal, along with his teammate. Dayot Upamecano. The Frenchman has struggled with the injury, but £ 40 million is still worth reporting, despite not playing much throughout this season.
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18.59 BST: While players like Arsenal, AC Milan and Newcastle have shown interest in the Real Betis player Nabil Fekir, the 50 million euros with 26 years would prefer to stay in Seville unless an offer comes from a club of the stature of Real Madrid or Barcelona, according to AS.
18.12 BST: Earlier in the day we brought news of Barcelona’s interest in the Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, but Corriere dello Sport reports that it is Paris Saint-Germain who is leading the race for the 30-year-old Bosnian international, who could be used in an exchange for Mauro Icardi, who spent the season on loan with the club in the French capital, which has a purchase option for the 27-year-old forward.
17.25 BST: Chelsea interested in Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga, and the Dutch club manager has given them hope.
The 24-year-old Onana is reportedly valued at around 40 million euros and the Cameroonian international will not be blocked if his value is gone, says Erik ten Hag.
“Andre is very important to us and of course we don’t want to lose him,” Ten Hag told the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad. “But it is true that we have an agreement last year on the development stage and what steps we will take if the right club has the right price.”
16.04 BST: Defense of PSG Layvin Kurzawa It is available on a free transfer this summer and that makes it an excellent property.
Sport reports that Barcelona is interested, but faces competition from Arsenal. And there is also the possibility that he could sign for PSG again, of course.
15.26 BST: Newcastle United will have to pay Tottenham £ 12.5 million if they want to name Mauricio Pochettino As manager this month, but thereafter they can’t do it for nothing, sources have told ESPN.
PCP Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, is approaching a £ 300 million acquisition subject to the Premier League ratifying its deal.
Sources told ESPN last month that potential new owners are eager to replace the boss. Steve Bruce With a high-profile manager, Pochettino is a leading candidate with some reports suggesting that he could be made one of the highest-paid managers in the world at £ 19 million a year.
15.04 BST: Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius He has terminated his loan contract at Besiktas, the player announced Monday.
Karius has finalized his two-year loan agreement with the club after he denounced them to FIFA for allegedly failing to pay his salary.
“It is a shame that it comes to an end like this, but you should know that I have tried everything to resolve this situation without any problem,” Karius said on Instagram. “I was very patient for months telling the board over and over. The same thing happened last year. Unfortunately, they have not tried to solve this situational problem and even rejected my suggestion to help reduce wages.”
14.45 BST: Barcelona midfielder Arturo vidal It could be the perfect signing for David Beckham’s MLS franchise.
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Herculez Gomez sees no problem for Arturo Vidal of Barcelona to join MLS with Inter Miami.
13.49 BST: Calciomercato reports that Inter Milan wants to sign Victor Moses permanently.
Moses, 29, is on loan from Inter, his fifth loan period in his last six years, and since he has a contract that expires in the summer of 2021, he is likely to be sold.
Inter are interested in a permanent move, but they will need Chelsea to lower its asking price of £ 10 million for the Nigerian.
13.30 BST: Acun Ilicali, Turkish television personality, who is a friend of the Arsenal midfielder. Mesut Ozil, has been talking about Fenerbahce’s hopes of landing the German.
Ozil, 31, has been linked to a move to Turkey when his contract expires in 2021 and has been criticized for his performances in the Emirates.
Ilicali said during a concert on Instagram, reported by Sporx: “I receive many questions about Mesut Ozil. I think that good things will happen in the future. I am not in a position to give details, but I know that our president is also working Hard for this.
“When his contract with Arsenal expires, the favorites would be Fenerbahce. We are also working on that front. I really wanted to tell you in more detail, but I cannot. We will talk about these things when the time comes.”
12.41 BST: More from Juventus sports director Fabio Paratici, who apparently confirmed that the club has held informal talks with Barcelona about the Brazilian midfielder. Arthur.
“We are talking to each other, among the big clubs, because it will be a particular summer,” Paratici tolfd Sky Italia said when asked if an agreement had been reached with Barça on an exchange agreement between Arthur and Miralem Pjanic. “We need ideas, deals involving swap deals and something new in the summer transfer window. We are not just talking about players, but also about what will happen in the future, but now they are just chats.”
Paratici also confirmed that Juve veterans Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini He will remain at the club beyond his current offerings, which expire June 30. Also, that Paulo Dybala, whose contract expires in June 2022, will be offered a long-term contract.
When asked about the new contracts, he replied: “Chiellini and Buffon [contracts] they are on the way to being completed. And I also think for Dybala. This pause [due to the coronavirus pandemic] It has interrupted communication a bit, but our desire is to keep you with us as long as possible. “
12.12 BST: Liverpool could be just a couple more signings of total dominance.
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Craig Burley and Gab Marcotti examine the impact Kalidou Koulibaly and Timo Werner could have on Anfield.
11.25 BST: Barcelona is a great admirer of Kevin De Bruyne, But Mundo Deportivo reports that it would be almost impossible for them to sign the Manchester City midfielder if he were available this summer.
The Belgian put Europe’s biggest clubs on red alert last week when he suggested he could leave City if his Champions League ban was maintained for two years. However, Barça believe that a move for the Belgian is “unfeasible” at this time due to the financial consequences expected to be caused by the coronavirus crisis and his need to invest any money they have in other positions.
Another midfielder that Barça likes is Napoli Fabian RuizAlthough they may be discouraged by the Sports World for 60 million euros, he says they have been cited. The Spanish champions are well equipped in the midfield and, according to SPORT, they are also ready to give the youngsters Carles Alena and Riqui Puig full first team status next season.
10.49 BST: Mundo Deportivo reports that Neymar He has rejected a new agreement in Paris Saint-Germain with his heart still determined to return to Barcelona.
PSG’s offer is even said to have included a signing fee of € 100 million. However, Neymar, whose contract expires in 2022, is happy to receive a blow to his salary if that means returning to Camp Nou. The report states that it is even ready to invoke Article 17 of the FIFA transfer regulations to force a transfer.
ESPN previously explained how Barça was exploring using Article 17, which allows players to unilaterally break their contracts with their clubs in certain circumstances, and FIFA dictates that the transfer fee be paid. But sources recently told ESPN that Barça are wary of going that route due to financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the possible fee they would have to pay. They would prefer to negotiate with the French club and, if possible, include players to reduce the cost.
10.10 BST: Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu It has attracted the interest of Arsenal and Chelsea, says the Express.
Kokcu, 19, is a U21 international from Turkey and is valued at around 30 million euros, as Feyenoord boss Jaap Stam has rated him as “one of the best midfield players in the country” .
09.27 BST: Kevin De Bruyne ‘Comments about his future at Manchester City have raised some doubts.
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Gab Marcotti says losing Kevin De Bruyne “would not be the end of the world” due to his injury problems and high wages.
09.04 BST: Bayer Leverkusen has expressed interest in the Barcelona full-back Emerson.
Emerson, 21, joined Real Betis of Atletico Mineiro last summer in an agreement involving Barcelona, who owns the transfer rights for the Brazilian.
Kicker reports that Emerson could soon withdraw from what is effectively a loan to Betis from Barcelona and then move to another club to free up funds for possible summer signings. The Catalans reportedly bear a rate of between 20 and 30 million euros.
08.29 BST: Juventus Sports Director Fabio Paratici is hoping that gonzalo Higuain will complete his contract with the Turin giants.
Higuain was allowed to return to his native Argentina during the confinement in Italy to be near his cancer-ill mother.
The 32-year-old forward, who is linked to Juventus until June 2021, is reportedly considering staying in Argentina and not returning to Italy to be closer to his mother.
“Higuain left and was very concerned in general,” Paratici told Sky Italia. “Gonzalo is a very sensitive person and this has affected him a lot. We are close to him, he has had an extraordinary season. We hope he can continue with us, the remaining year that he has left in his contract.”
08.00 BST: Bayern Munich is still interested in Timo Werner despite the fact that the RB Leipzig attacker stated that he wants to move abroad in case he leaves this summer. The German champions believe Werner’s comments were “tactical in nature,” according to the kicker.
Werner, 24, has been strongly linked with Liverpool, but the kicker said the Reds have not yet discussed financial details with the player.
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane It remains Bayern’s main goal this summer, the kicker added.
Meanwhile, former Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes told Welt am Sonntag that he believes a transfer fee in the region of € 100 million for Sane would not be justified.
“He still hasn’t had his breakthrough as an absolute player,” said the 75-year-old, who led Bayern to 3-pointers in 2013. “He is a player at the crossroads. Will he continue to work hard or remain an exceptional talent? He should be prepared for the next step. Talent isn’t worth having and showing it occasionally. “
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Gab Marcotti describes who Juventus would have to sell to get Paul Pogba this summer.
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Juventus can’t afford Pogba?
Sky Sport Italia reports that Juventus sports director Fabio Paratici has made a surprising revelation about a possible change back to Turin for Paul Pogba.
The Frenchman’s return to Manchester United was considered a watershed moment in his career when it took place in 2016, but he always felt like there was a chance that he could return to the Old Lady once again someday.
Unfortunately, while they may be clearly interested in reaching an agreement, Paratici has pointed out that no club could really pay Pogba’s salary demands in the current climate due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying: “” Pogba is a great player. But, logically, the salary requires that someone of your level have had before, now it is more difficult to get, or at least you will have fewer clubs prepared to pay that money.
Manchester United wants Hugill
Manchester United interested in trying to sign young Sunderland Joe Hugill, The Sun reports.
The 16-year-old was said to be at the top of José Mourinho’s wish list in Tottenham this summer, but as a result of the delay in trying to reach an agreement at the finish line, United is believed to have jumped into forehead to tail.
With the Red Devils struggling to accomplish something in their quest for the Birmingham city star Jude BellinghamThis could be the positive side they have been looking for.
Arsenal ready to sell Mkhitaryan
Arsenal is ready and willing to sell Henrikh Mkhitaryan to raise funds this summer, reports The Mirror.
The Armenian has enjoyed a successful Serie A loan period with Rome this season, and with one year remaining on his contract, it’s not exactly surprising that Rome wants to make the move permanent.
A more effective player deal could be struck between the two clubs, though the Gunners hope to receive a fee of around £ 10 million for the former Manchester United star.
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– Alexis Sanchez You may be interested in returning to Italy to get a loan with Rome, reports Sky Sport Italia. Manchester United’s failure has failed to impress during its loan time with Inter Milan and, with Rome’s goal of strengthening its team before next season, the Chilean could be offered yet another route from Old Trafford.
– The Mirror reports that Sporting Lisbon has given West Bromwich Albion an additional 30 days to obtain the £ 8.25 million necessary to secure the permanent signing of Matheus Pereira. After a successful loan period at The Hawthorns, it seemed inevitable that he would stay in the West Midlands, but the ongoing pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty to procedures.
