TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspapers July 4, 2022

Bernardo Silva has informed his agent that he would like to join Barcelona this summer. 

After joining Manchester City in 2017, the 27-year-old midfielder is reported to be looking for the next chapter of his career, and he is keen to make the switch to the Camp Nou after Barcelona revealed their interest in him this summer. (ESPN)

Negotiations are set to take place in the coming weeks as the Blaugrana look to strike a deal with the Premier League champions, though Pep Guardiola's side are currently looking for a minimum of €100 million to part ways with the Portugal international. (ESPN)

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has made Silva a priority target this summer as talks continue over a potential deal involving Frenkie de Jong and Manchester United -- and it looks as though Silva has been identified as De Jong's replacement. (ESPN)

AS Monaco are looking to make a move for Switzerland forward Breel Embolo. The 25-year-old has recently been tracked by Lyon. But having already completed a move for Takumi Minamino, Monaco are hopeful of taking advantage of Embolo's contract situation, with just 12 months left on his deal with Borussia Monchengladbach. He scored eight goals in 28 league appearances last season. (Foot Mercato).

Discussions are set to continue between AC Milan and Chelsea for the signature of Hakim Ziyech. It is reported that Thomas Tuchel is willing to allow the 29-year-old attacking midfielder to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Ziyech open to making the switch to the Serie A champions. (Fabrizio Romano)

Alessio Romagnoli is set to wait for Lazio to finalise a move for him despite receiving an offer from Fulham. The 27-year-old centre-back is a free agent after his deal expired with AC Milan, and it is understood that while the Cottagers have proposed a four-year contract to him worth €4 million per season, he plans to wait to continue talks with Maurizio Sarri's side. (Calciomercato)

Denzel Dumfries wants to stay at Internazionale this season despite interest from across Europe. The 26-year-old wing-back has attracted interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich in recent weeks, though the latest suggests that he wants to continue in the Serie A with the Nerazzurri, after an impressive campaign last season saw him contribute to nine goals in 33 league appearances. (Calciomercato).

Valencia forward Maxi Gomez is set to complete a U-turn on his plans to leave the club, after a positive meeting with manager Gennaro Gattuso convinced him to stay at the Mestalla. Atletico Madrid have been linked with the 25-year-old in recent weeks, but it looks as though the Uruguay international is now keen to get back to preseason under Los Che's new head coach. (Mundo Deportivo. )

Neymar is considering his options after deciding the time is right to leave Paris Saint-Germain – (ESPN) 

Contact has been made with Chelsea, one of the few clubs capable of recruiting Neymar, due to new owner Todd Boehly's desire to make a big statement in the transfer market this summer. (ESPN)

Brazil teammate and close friend Thiago Silva has spoken in favour of Neymar joining him at Stamford Bridge. However, it remains to be seen if Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel are keen to recruit the 30-year-old. (ESPN)

Neymar's agent, Pini Zahavi, is working to identify other potential suitors but is aware only two or three teams would be able to come close to the money that Neymar earns at PSG. (ESPN)

Neymar signed a new contract with PSG 12 months ago, with an annual salary of €43 million gross without bonuses, and has five years left on that deal now after a clause was reportedly triggered to extend it until 2027. (ESPN)

PSG are open to Neymar's departure as they look to overhaul their squad and change their culture from star players to a team ethic. Kylian Mbappe will be the focal point at the heart of the project, following his surprise decision to snub Real Madrid and sign a new contract. (ESPN)

Neymar joined PSG from Barcelona for a world-record fee of €222m in August 2017, and his five years in France have been mixed. Although he has won Ligue 1 four times, PSG have failed to win the Champions League, with the 2020 final loss to Bayern Munich the closest they have come. (ESPN)

Manchester United are looking to challenge Arsenal for the signing of Paulo Dybala, who is a free agent after his Juventus contract expired, while Napoli are also interested in the Argentina striker, 28. (La Repubblica, via Star)

Fulham have agreed a £20m deal with Sporting Lisbon to make Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 26, their first summer signing. (Sky Sports)

Arsenal are scheduled to meet Ajax next week as the battle to sign their Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez intensifies, with Manchester United having made a bid for the 24-year-old. (Athletic)

Manchester United have agreed a fee with Barcelona for Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, but they are still negotiating add-ons, and personal terms have not been discussed yet. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)

Juventus will next week complete the free signings of France midfielder Paul Pogba, 29, and Argentina winger Angel di Maria, 34, after they left Manchester United and Paris St-Germain respectively. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)

Chelsea are making progress in their attempt to sign Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22, after Juventus softened their stance on the price. (CBS Sports, Twitter)

Leeds United and AC Milan have made enquiries for Sassuolo's Ivory Coast midfielder Hamed Traore, 22. (Corriere dello Sport, via Yorkshire Evening Post)

Leeds have also opened talks over a £12m deal for RB Leipzig's USA midfielder Tyler Adams, 23. (Mail)

Crystal Palace want to sign Dwight McNeil from Burnley while West Ham also admire the English winger, 22, but Burnley are likely to want more than the £10m the London clubs would be ready to pay. (Sun)

England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29, is willing to join Everton on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United - but only as a last resort. (Sun)

Southampton have reached a full agreement with Manchester City to sign Belgian defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia, 18, on a permanent deal for about £10m which includes a buy-back clause. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)

Newcastle are preparing new contract talks with England striker Callum Wilson, 30, and have targeted Bayer Leverkusen's France winger Moussa Diaby, 22, who could cost up to £50m. (Mirror)

Nottingham Forest have lined up a move for Huddersfield's English left-back Harry Toffolo, 26, and are ready to step in with a £10m bid for the Championship side's English midfielder Lewis O'Brien, 23. (Sun)

Forest have also agreed a deal to sign Wayne Hennessey, with the Wales goalkeeper, 35, set to join on a permanent deal from Burnley after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee. (Football Insider)

West Ham have not yet reached an agreement to sign Netherlands winger Arnaut Danjuma, 25, from Villarreal and the deal is no closer to getting done. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)

PSV Eindhoven are keen on re-signing Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 31, from Paris St-Germain. (Eindhovens Dagblad - in Dutch)

Talks are in progress for Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 23, to join Juventus from Roma. (Nicolo Schira, Twitter)

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 35, has turned down Boca Juniors to join Flamengo on an 18-month deal after leaving Inter Milan as a free agent. (Mail)

Derby County's English defender Lee Buchanan has agreed a deal in principle with Werder Bremen - and the League One club are fighting for compensation for the 21-year-old youth product. (Derby Telegraph)