TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 01, 2022.

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is linked with a summer move to AC Milan and other news from the Transfer Market.

Apr 1, 2022 - 10:05

TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 01, 2022.

Bale-Transfer News

AC Milan are interested in signing Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in the summer.

The Wales international was the hero for his nation in the most recent break, scoring twice against Austria to book a place in the final knockout game for the 2022 World Cup -- where they will play the winner of Scotland versus Ukraine. (Rudy Galetti)

Philippe Coutinho has enjoyed a successful return to the Premier League, reuniting with former teammate Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona.The 29-year-old has had seven goal involvements in 10 games, gaining further transfer interest ahead of the summer. Newcastle United are eyeing a move. However, the Magpies may have to compete with Villa, due to their €40 million clause in the playmaker's loan deal to make the move permanent. (Sport)

Real Madrid's iconic midfield trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro could soon be coming to an end after many years together. Los Blancos are keen on a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham as a potential replacement to Modric, in particular. The 18-year-old has become a mainstay in the Dortmund team and is already displaying some of his promise, further enticing the LaLiga club want to pursue a move in 2023 for the England international. (AS)

Manchester United are expecting striker Cristiano Ronaldo to leave at the end of the season. The 37-year-old made his stunning return from Juventus just last summer, but has endured an up-and-down season along with the rest of the Red Devils. He still has one-year remaining on his contract, but the report claims that United will be willing to let him go for free to get his wages off their books. (Football Insider)

Defender Kalidou Koulibaly has spent eight years at Napoli and has often been linked with a move away, but with his deal expiring in 2023, rumours have resurfaced over a transfer yet again. Juventus have asked about the possibility of a transfer due to his contract situation, with the Bianconeri keen to reinforce their defensive ranks. (Calciomercato )

Leicester City are ready to make a move for PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke in the summer. A former Tottenham youth player, Madueke has impressed with nine goals and five assists across all competitions. At just 20 years old and with a Dutch Super Cup already won, he is viewed as a future prospect. (Telegraph)

Barcelona have made a bid to take advantage of the sanctions placed on Chelsea by trying to sign three of the club's Champions League-winning defenders - Germany's Antonio Rudiger, 29, Spain's Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, and Denmark's Andreas Christensen, 25. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Leicester City hope to persuade Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, to sign a new contract, despite interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. (Team Talk)

Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 23, could leave Aston Villa this summer as boss Steven Gerrard has placed a holding midfielder at the top of his list for next season. (Mail)

Everton are plotting a summer move for Leicester City's Denmark centre-back Jannik Vestergaard, 29. (Football Insider)

Leeds United are looking at signing Barcelona and United States full-back Sergino Dest, 21. (Team Talk)

Middlesbrough right wing-back Djed Spence, on loan at Nottingham Forest, wants a Premier League move - as Arsenal and Tottenham line up a £20m summer bid, and Manchester United also interested in the 21-year-old England Under-21 international. (Mirror)

Nottingham Forest want to turn 21-year-old English midfielder James Garner's loan from Manchester United into a permanent transfer, but any deal could depend on whether they win promotion to the Premier League. (Football Transfers)

RB Leipzig are set for contract talks with France midfielder Christopher Nkunku, 24, this summer, but will listen to offers in excess of 75m euros (£63.3m). Manchester United, Liverpool, Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all monitoring his situation. (ESPN)