TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspaper July 20, 2022
Bayern Munich are confident that they can follow up the signing of Matthijs de Ligt by bringing in RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer. (Fabrizio Romano)
An agreement has already been reached on personal terms after talks started two months ago, with the move getting closer due to Leon Goretzka set to miss the first two months of the season recovering from knee surgery. (ESPN)
Romano previously reported that Laimer was being scouted by Premier League clubs as well. His contract at Leipzig expires in 2023. (ESPN)
Both Laimer and Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann are familiar with each from their time together at Leipzig, where the Austria midfielder has been at since 2017. (ESPN)
Should Laimer bolt for Bayern, it would continue a recent trend of Leipzig players joining their Bundesliga rivals such as Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Marcel Sabitzer. (ESPN)
Bayern have been busy this summer the signing of the De Ligt (Juventus), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), and both Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax Amsterdam. The German side also confirmed on Tuesday that Robert Lewandowski had finally made his move to Barcelona official. (ESPN)
Internazionale could still lose Milan Skriniar to Paris Saint-Germain after reprtedly being beaten to the signing of Torino defender Bremer by Juventus. Inter insist still the Slovakia international won't leave for PSG unless they receive between €60m and €65m with add-ons. With top target Bremer set to join their Serie A rivals, Skriniar's departure would leave Inter in a precarious position. (Calciomercato)
Barcelona and Chelsea are in direct discussions regarding Cesar Azpilicueta. The Blaugrana are trying to speed up negotiations. Azpilicueta is waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement as Barcelona have had an offer ready for the defender for months that would keep him with them until 2024. (Fabrizio Romano)
As well as reaffirming links between Napoli and Fenerbahce centre-back Kim Min-jae, are aiming to bring in Hellas Verona's Giovanni Simeone and Cagliari's Nahitan Nandez. These moves would be most likely to happen if Andrea Petagna's move to Monza materialises and Fabian Ruiz departs Naples. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Having initially been unconvinced, Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico is now close to joining Lyon. The Argentine is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Ligue 1 side by the end of the week. (L'Equipe)
Salernitana have turned their attention to Hertha Berlin's Krzysztof Piatek as they strive to sign a striker. Fiorentina chose not to sign the Poland man permanently following his loan spell. Other names being linked with Salernitana are Villarreal's Boulaye Dia, Sampdoria's Federico Bonazzoli and Internazionale's Andrea Pinamonti. (Sky Sports Italia)
Paris St-Germain offered Brazil forward Neymar, 30, to Manchester City in exchange for their 27-year-old Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, but the Premier League champions turned down the deal. (Le Parisien - in French)
Liverpool have enquired about signing Ajax's 22-year-old Brazil winger Antony, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Football Insider)
Chelsea are close to agreeing a £60m deal with Sevilla for France defender Jules Kounde, but may face competition from Barcelona for the 23-year-old's signature. (Guardian)
The Blues are also in talks with Paris St-Germain over a £50m deal for Presnel Kimpembe, but fear the 26-year-old France defender will turn down a move to Stamford Bridge. (Standard)
Tottenham are interested in signing Italy winger Nicolo Zaniolo, 23, from Roma but need to sell some players first. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
England midfielder Harry Winks, 26, and Spain winger Bryan Gil, 21, are among eight Spurs first-team players who have been told they can leave this summer. (Standard)
Chelsea are willing to let Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta leave for Barcelona once they have secured a replacement for the 32-year-old. (Marca - in Spanish)
Crystal Palace are in talks with Bayern Munich over a deal to sign 22-year-old United States international centre-back Chris Richards. (Mail)
Nottingham Forest are the latest club to show an interest in England winger Jesse Lingard, 29, who has also held fresh talks with West Ham. (Guardian)
Brighton will demand more than £50m from Manchester City for 23-year-old Spain left-back Marc Cucurella. (90Min)
Monaco have made a £15m bid for Leicester's 23-year-old French midfielder Boubakary Soumare. (Footmercato - in French)
Wolves are considering a move for 31-year-old Belgium striker Christian Benteke, who is about to enter the final year of his contract at Crystal Palace. (Sun)
Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is to hold talks with manager Thomas Tuchel over his future, with Everton considering a loan move for the 21-year-old Scotland international. (Telegraph - subscription required)
