Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers May 3, 2022.

May 3, 2022 - 07:12

Transfer Gossip

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann will try to sign RB Leipzig's talismanic attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku during the summer transfer window. The France international has captured the attention of the world this season, scoring 30 goals and assisting another 20 in 48 appearances across all competitions. Nkunku's performances have resulted in various clubs showing interest in signing him, with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and AC Milan among those who have been linked ahead of the summer.(Pedro Almeida.)

Lazio are looking to offload Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the summer to fund a rebuild of their squad but are unwilling to let the Serbia international leave for anything under €80 million. Manchester United and PSG are the two clubs who have asked for information about the midfielder so far.(Sky Sports Italia)

Barcelona still hasn't given up on signing the Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski with this coming despite official statements from the two clubs. The Poland international is said to be Barca's priority in the transfer window and they are willing to offer him a three-year contract or two years with the option for another. Bayern still want the prolific striker to stay with them. (Fabrizio Romano)

Juventus are hoping to sign PSG midfielder Leandro Paredes during the summer transfer window it could take €20m to bring in the Argentine. The two clubs have been in contact to discuss a possible move, as Paredes is somebody PSG could be willing to move on. (Tuttosport)

Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter will rejoin SC Freiburg, having last played for them in 2014. The 28-year-old's contract comes to an end in the summer and clubs across the continent have shown an interest in signing the Germany international. However, he is set to join his first club in professional football. (Sky Sports Deutschland)

Dries Mertens will accept a reduction in wages to stay with Napoli past his current contract's culmination in the summer. The Belgian has shown his worth on the pitch this season with 11 Serie A goals so far, but he is willing to see his wage go down from its current rate of €4.5m-per-season to €1.2m. (Calciomercato )

Manchester United will have a free run at signing England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, from West Ham, with rivals focusing on strengthening other areas. (ESPN)

Everton would accept a fee of £50m for Brazil international forward Richarlison, 24, this summer and are confident of getting such an offer. (Football Insider)

AC Milan and Juventus lead the race to sign Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29. (ESPN)

Arsenal have renewed their interest in Inter Milan and Argentina's 24-year-old forward Lautaro Martinez. (Times)

RB Leipzig and Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer, 24, is a target for Tottenham and Liverpool, as well as Bayern Munich. (Kicker - in German)

Leeds will not make England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, a new contract offer until June. (Star)

Ajax will reignite their interest in Tottenham and Netherlands forward Steven Bergwijn after the 24-year-old said he was open to leaving the club. (Times)

Newcastle's English defender Paul Dummett, 30, is set to sign a new deal at the club. (Sun)

Relegated Norwich are set to sell former England Under-21 defender Max Aarons, 22, this summer. (Telegraph)

Barcelona will not sign Wolves winger Adama Traore, 26, permanently this summer. The Spain international is currently on loan at the La Liga side. (Marca - in Spanish)