Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers May 2, 2022
- Juventus are lining up a summer move for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel was the match-winner in the Gunners' vital 2-1 win away at West Ham United on Sunday, and Juve could try and sweeten the deal by including 25-year-old midfielder Arthur Melo in exchange. Juventus are desperate for a top centre-back ahead of the new season with Giorgio Chiellini deciding whether to leave the club after 17 seasons, and Gabriel is the player they've identified to fill his boots. (Gianluca di Marzio.)
- Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn is actively looking "for a solution" to his lack of game time under Antonio Conte. The 24-year-old former PSV Eindhoven attacking player has struggled to establish himself in the side under a succession of managers, and current boss Conte has handed him just one start since his arrival as manager. Ajax attempted to sign Bergwijn in January, but their bid was rejected. Now, it looks as though crunch talks are looming between club and player as he looks to play more matches. (Athletic.)
- Manchester United and Arsenal are monitoring 22-year-old midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. One of the hottest prospects in European football, the Frenchman is seen by United officials as a more realistic alternative to West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Tchouameni has impressed for AS Monaco this season, and the France midfielder would certainly be an upgrade to United's midfield. However, such has been his sparkling form that United face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for his signature. (Sun)
- New Manchester United boss Erik ten Haag will walk into a battle with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as he looks to improve United's midfield, with the Dutchman keen to beat his Spanish counterpart to the signing of James Ward-Prowse from Southampton. Ten Haag has made the England international one of his top targets. Saints skipper Ward-Prowse, 27, could command a fee of £75m, but Ten Haag sees him as a vital part of the rebuilding job he faces at Old Trafford. (Sun)
- Barcelona are exploring a number of targets at left-back, with Chelsea's Marcos Alonso emerging as their latest option. Barca are looking to strengthen in several areas ahead of the 2022-23 season, with a new left-back high on the list. Current incumbent Jordi Alba isn't getting any younger, and 33-year-old Alonso joins a list of targets that include Celta Vigo's Javi Galan, Benfica's Alejandro Grimaldo and Valencia's Jose Gaya. Alonso is contracted to Chelsea until 2023 but could be a bargain at €15m.(Sport)
- Barcelona director Mateu Alemany dampered links between the club and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Speaking after Barcelona's 2-1 win over Mallorca on Sunday, Alemany said: "There was no meeting with Lewandowski's agent. Also, I don't like to speak about the negotiation process -- it's something private. (Movistar)
- England striker Marcus Rashford, 24, has been linked with leaving Manchester United but will get a chance to prove himself under Erik ten Hag, who will take over as manager at the end of the season. England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29, could also stay at the club. (Sun)
- Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes, 24, is a summer transfer target for Italian club Juventus. (Gianluca Di Marzio, via Teamtalk)
- Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, who has a contract with Leicester City until 2023, would prefer a move to Spain if he left the Foxes. Real Madrid are believed to be interested in the 24-year-old. (Sacha Tavolieri, via Mail)
- West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United but the 23-year-old England international says "it's important not to get too carried away with that". (Sky Sports News)
- Manchester United sent a senior scout to watch Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves play for Wolves in their 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday. The Old Trafford club are said to be interested in the 25-year-old. (Birmingham Live)
- Juventus have offered Chelsea midfielder Jorginho a return to Serie A, with the 30-year-old Italy international's contract with the Blues ending in 2023. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)
- Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso is one of the options Barcelona are looking at signing for their defence, with the 31-year-old keen to return to his native Spain during the summer. (Fabrizio Romano, via Marca)
- Napoli have set their sights on 20-year-old Chelsea striker Armando Broja, with the Albania forward having impressed while on loan at Southampton this season. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)
- Reading's interim manager Paul Ince, who has saved the Championship side from relegation this season, will meet the club's owner, Dai Yongge, this week to discuss his future. (Berkshire Live)
