TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspapers July 7, 2022
- AC Milan remain focused on setting up an approach for Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech despite reaching a new agreement with Junior Messias (Calciomercato).
- The Rossoneri are willing to acquire Ziyech on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent for a fee of around €25-30 million, and it is understood that Chelsea are open to letting him make the switch to the San Siro.(ESPN)
- The 29-year-old attacking midfielder made 23 Premier League appearances for Thomas Tuchel's side in the 2021-22 campaign, but after scoring just four goals, it looks as though the Blues are looking to make changes in their attack for next season. (ESPN)
- Chelsea are nearing an agreement over personal terms ahead of a proposed £45 million move for Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling. The England international's imminent move would make him the highest-paid player at Stamford Bridge and could be offset by Ziyech's switch to Milan.(ESPN)
- The former Ajax Amsterdam star is believed to be keen on a move to the Serie A champions. (ESPN)
- Real Madrid are willing to move on Ferland Mendy. It is reported that the 27-year-old full-back is looking for an improved contract with an increased salary, though his current deal isn't due to expire until 2025. Meanwhile, the LaLiga side are confident that they could move him on for a notable fee if he is not happy to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu, and they currently have no plans to award an improved deal. (Sport)
- Dani Alves has been offered a contract at Liga MX side Pumas UNAM. Alves, 39, is hoping to make one last World Cup run with Brazil later this year in Qatar. He became a free agent after his one-year deal at Barcelona expired earlier this summer. An agreement between Alves and Pumas is considered far from complete, with Brazilian side Athletico-PR also keen on the defender. (ESPN Mexico)
- Paris Saint-Germain have been in talks with Reims this week as they look to reach an agreement over a fee for Hugo Ekitike. The 20-year-old forward has recently been on the radar of Newcastle United, but after an impressive Ligue 1 campaign last season, in which he contributed to 13 goals in 24 games, it looks as though PSG are now at the front of the queue for his signature. (Telegraph)
- Everton have no intention to part ways with Anthony Gordon this summer, despite interest from some clubs in the Premier League. The 21-year-old winger has been linked with both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, but after Frank Lampard's side transferred Richarlison to Tottenham, the latest indicates that the Toffees are keen to keep hold of Gordon. (The Athletic)
- Manchester United's first proposal of £51m for Antony has been turned down by Ajax. The Eredivisie side are reported to be looking for a fee of around £68m if they are to allow the 22-year-old Brazil international winger to leave, with Alfred Schreuder's side keen to keep him at Ajax for one more season. (Goal)
- Fulham are looking to reinforce their defensive line with a move for Issa Diop. The Cottagers are reported to have made an offer of € 15 million to West Ham United, and they are confident that David Moyes' side are willing to let the 25-year-old centre-back leave, with the Hammers already having plenty of cover in that position. Diop made 10 Premier League starts last season. (Foot Mercato)
- Arsenal are confident of beating Manchester United to the £30m signing of Leicester's 25-year-old Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans. (Sun)
- Chelsea are preparing a £38m bid for Sporting Lisbon's 23-year-old Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes, who is also a target for Wolves. (A Bola - in Portuguese)
- Everton have no intention of selling England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and may offer the 25-year-old a new deal too. (Mirror)
- Arsenal are looking to sell seven players - including Ivory Coast winger and club-record signing Nicolas Pepe, 27, and German goalkeeper Bernd Leno - in order to fund spending on further new signings. (Sun)
- Fulham are in talks with the Gunners over a deal for the 30-year-old Leno. (West London Sport)
- Leeds have urged Barcelona to make a final offer for Raphinha this week as they want the 25-year-old Brazilian forward's future resolved as soon as possible. (Sport - in Spanish)
- Crystal Palace are hopeful of beating Everton and Nottingham Forest to the signing of Wolves' 22-year-old English midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. (Talksport)
- Palace are in talks to sign Swansea's English midfielder Flynn Downes, 23, for £8m. (Mail)
- But West Ham are also discussing a deal for Downes, who was a boyhood Hammers fan. (Sky Sports)
- Tottenham are closing in on the £15m signing of 21-year-old England Under-21 full-back Djed Spence from Middlesbrough. (Telegraph - subscription required)
- Nottingham Forest are hoping to complete deals for Bayern Munich's English left-back Omar Richards, 24, and Liverpool's 21-year-old Wales right-back Neco Williams by the weekend. (Athletic - subscription required)
- Southampton are also interested in Williams and hope to beat Forest to the defender's signature. (Football Insider)
- Club Brugge have rejected a bid from Leeds for 21-year-old Belgium midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, who would prefer a move to AC Milan. (HLN - in Dutch)
- England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29, is set to fly to the United States to hold talks with two Major League Soccer sides following his release by Manchester United last month. (ESPN)
