Latest football updates: Transfer gossip from European newspapers May 6, 2022
- More twists surrounding the future of Kylian Mbappe with a report that he had agreed to a deal in principle to sign a new two-year extension with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite this, his mother took to social media to refute the claim from the French media outlet. As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, she said: "There's no agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain or any other club." The 23-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks, with his contract expiring in the summer. (Le Parisien)
- Borussia Dortmund have made a late approach to acquire Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Speculation surrounding the 28-year-old has strongly linked him with a move to Internazionale, with the Bianconeri failing to extend his contract that expires in the summer. But amid those reports, the latest indicates that BVB have made him an offer of €4.5 million per season in a deal that would see him become an important figure at the club. The Bundesliga side are expecting to part ways with Erling Haaland at the end of the season, and it looks as though they have identified the Argentina international as a potential replacement.( Corriere dello Sport.)
- Darwin Nunez is prioritising a move to Manchester United. It is reported that Arsenal and Newcastle United are also keen on his signature, with the 22-year-old impressing for Benfica this season. But it looks as though he has his sights set on a move to Old Trafford, following in the footsteps of former Uruguay international Diego Forlan. (Ekrem Konur)
- Steven Bergwijn wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur in the summer in search of regular first-team football. The 24-year-old winger was linked with Ajax Amsterdam in January, and it is expected that they will return to the negotiating table when the transfer window reopens, though a number of clubs are believed to be interested by the potential acquisition of the Netherlands international.( Fabrizio Romano.)
- Juventus have identified Emerson Palmieri as a replacement for Alex Sandro. The 27-year-old left-back is currently on loan at Lyon, with reported interest in making his move to Ligue 1 permanent. But with the Bianconeri now placing him on their shortlist for the summer, the Italy international could be tempted by a Serie A return. (Tuttosport )
- Manager Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal with Manchester City to keep him at the Etihad until 2025 after telling the club he is more determined than ever to win the Champions League. (Star)
- Man City are considering a move for Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, as they look to build their squad for next season. (Mail)
- Everton are prepared to sell Jordan Pickford, 28, to fund a summer rebuild. Tottenham and Newcastle are monitoring the England goalkeeper's situation. (Talksport)
- Tottenham officials watched two Villareal players in their Champions League semi-final defeat on Tuesday, the Spain centre-back Pau Torres, and Dutch winger, Arnaut Danjuma, both 25. (90 Min)
- Meanwhile, both Spurs and Leeds are interested in Wolves and Spain winger Adama Traore. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona but the Spanish giants are not expected to sign him permanently. (Team Talk)
- Napoli's 23-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen says he would prefer to join Arsenal over Manchester United or Newcastle. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Express)
- Arsenal and Manchester United target Paolo Dybala has had an offer to join Borussia Dortmund when the 28-year-old Argentina forward's Juventus contract ends in the summer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
- RB Leipzig want Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku, 24, to stay for one more season on an improved contract, with the Bundesliga club prepared to accept the France forward leaving in 2023. (Bild - in German)
- Manchester United's Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly, 28, and English defender Phil Jones, 30, have both told teammates they will leave the club in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)
- Marcus Alonso's six-year stint with Chelsea will end this summer with the 31-year-old Spanish left-back prioritising a move to Spain, where Barcelona are interested. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini, 37, will head to the MLS when he leaves Juventus at the end of the season. (Goal)
- RedBird Capital Partners, which owns a minority stake in Fenway Sports Group, owners of Liverpool, is considering a purchase of AC Milan. (Sky News)
- Leeds are targeting 25-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt and Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada. (Football Insider)
- Sporting Lisbon have triggered the buy option for Manchester City's on-loan Spanish right-back Pedro Porro, 22, who will complete a permanent deal with a buy-back clause for City. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, 27, will complete a permanent move to Real Betis for a fee of between £5m-£10m, after a successful loan spell and Copa del Rey victory with the Seville club. (Charles Watts)
- West Ham have made a second approach to Leeds and Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, despite Barcelona being firm favourites to sign him. (Sport - in Spanish)
- Contract talks between Leeds and their sought after pair of Raphinha and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, are on hold until the Yorkshire club know their fate in their Premier League relegation battle. (90 Min)
- Newcastle are ready to offer Atletico Madrid 25m euros (£21m) to acquire Brazil left-back Renan Lodi ahead of Juventus who are also tracking the 24-year-old. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian)
