TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspapers July 05, 2022
- With Robert Lewandowski intent on leaving Bayern Munich this summer, the German champions' quest to find his replacement has led them to Napoli's centre-forward Victor Osimhen. (Corriere dello Sport)
- Napoli are believed to want €120 million for the 23-year-old's services, but Bayern hope to negotiate that figure down closer to €100m.(ESPN)
- Lewandowski has a year left on his contract at the Allianz Arena and is intent on joining Barcelona, with Bayern seemingly accepting of the fact they're going to lose their Polish talisman. (ESPN)
- Osimhen, meanwhile, joined Napoli from Lille two years ago and has scored 24 times in 51 league appearances for the Italian side. He has also made eight assists. His form has alerted other clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United. (ESPN)
- Cristiano Ronaldo's announcement that he would like to leave Manchester United has prompted suggestions that Chelsea are interested in taking him to London. His agent Jorge Mendes is in talks with Barcelona. (AS)
- Mendes is meeting with Barca president Joan Laporta to discuss the possibility of the Portuguese star and former Real Madrid hero heading to the Camp Nou this summer. The 37-year-old scored 24 goals in the Premier League and Champions League in 2021-22. His name isn't the only one on the agenda, with Mendes and Laporta also set to discuss Ruben Neves, Rafael Leao and Bernardo Silva. (ESPN)
- Tottenham Hotspur are finalising the details of a loan move to bring defender Clement Lenglet to north London from Barcelona,. Lenglet, 27, agreed personal terms last week, and it's now between the two clubs to finalise the terms of the move before it's made official. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Spurs don't appear to be finished there either, Antonio Conte is also looking to bring Memphis Depay to the club. Dutchman Depay's contract runs out in a year's time, and the 28-year-old doesn't appear in boss Xavi's long-term plans. He made 38 appearances last season, but Barca are willing to accept an offer of £17.2m. (Sports)
- Talented youngster Kenan Yildiz is being targeted by Juventus and Barcelona, with the Italians leading the chase for his signature, The 17-year-old midfielder has called time on his journey at Bayern Munich and looks likely to turn down a new offer to stay. Although he has been tracked by Barca's coaches for some time, Juve are believed to be in the lead. (Fabrizio Romano.)
- Bayern Munich are keen to bring Matthijs de Ligt but the Juventus defender favours a move to Chelsea. They believe that the 22-year-old would rather move to London rather than Munich, with Manchester City with also said to be in the mix. The Blues have tabled a number of bids this summer, but are closing in on a move for £65m. Juventus are hoping they can drive up that price in an effort to replace the Netherlands defender with long-term target Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. (Mail)
- Soon after officially unveiling new addition Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal are now turning their attentions to Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Gunners are believed to have made a bid for £47m for the central midfielder who has scored 48 goals and racked up 41 assists in 231 league appearances for Lazio. The 27-year-old Serbia international would be Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer, and a welcome addition as they look to add more goals from midfield. (Sun)
- Chelsea are considering a move for Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has informed the Red Devils he wants to leave this summer. (Athletic - subscription required)
- Ronaldo, 37, could be willing to join Chelsea, but the Blues are yet to decide whether to make a formal offer for the Portugal international. (ESPN)
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta and agent Jorge Mendes are also discussing the possibility of former Real Madrid icon Ronaldo making a sensational return to La Liga. (AS - in Spanish)
- Ronaldo is also willing to take a significant pay cut to his £500,000-a-week deal at Manchester United. (Independent)
- Chelsea are in advanced talks with Manchester City for England forward Raheem Sterling, 27, who is valued at around £50m by the Premier League champions. (Sky Sports)
- AC Milan are working on a deal to sign Chelsea's Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, on loan. (Athletic - subscription required)
- Manchester United officials met Ajax counterparts at the weekend to discuss a deal for Argentina international defender Lisandro Martinez, 24, with the Red Devils offering £39.6m. (Mirror)
- Christian Eriksen agrees in principle to sign for Manchester United on a free transfer
- Everton and West Ham have both registered their interest in signing Albania international Armando Broja, 20, from Chelsea, with the striker valued at £30m. (Mail)
- Newcastle remain interested in signing France international winger Moussa Diaby, 22, from Bayer Leverkusen. (Sky Sports)
- Leeds United are in talks to sign 23-year-old Colombian winger Luis Sinisterra, 23, from Feyenoord. (Express)\
- Leeds are also closing in on a £20m deal including add-ons for RB Leipzig's USA international Tyler Adams, 23, as a replacement for Kalvin Phillips after the England international joined Manchester City. (ESPN)
- The Elland Road side are in talks too with Club Bruges over a move for 21-year-old Belgian forward Charles de Ketelaere. (Mail)
- Brighton are keen on Argentine left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, 29, who is available from Ajax for just £3.3m. (Sussex Live)
- Nottingham Forest have agreed a £13m deal including add-ons to sign French defender Moussa Niakhate, 26, from Mainz. (Mail)
- West Ham have had a £20m bid for Belgium international midfielder Amadou Onana, 20, rejected by Lille. (Athletic - subscription required)
- Crystal Palace, Southampton and Nottingham Forest are all interested in former England youth international midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 22, from Wolves. (Mail)
