TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspapers Monday, June 13, 2022

Here some of the biggest transfer news across Europe for today

Jun 13, 2022 - 08:26

Transfer Gossips

Here some of the biggest transfer news across Europe for today

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola thinks Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United would fill the hole left by Fernandinho's departure. The 26-year-old is believed to be ready to leave Elland Road despite the fact that Leeds are ready to offer him a new contract. Phillips has spent 12 years at the Yorkshire club and has made 234 appearances, but City boss Pep Guardiola sees Phillips as the perfect replacement for the departing Fernandinho. Guardiola likes Phillips for his dynamic ability to play the No. 6 and No. 8 roles, and because he counts as a homegrown player for City's Champions League squad registration. (ESPN)

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is hopeful of extending the contract of young midfielder Gavi, whose deal due to expire in next summer."We are optimistic," Laporta said. "We obviously want Gavi to continue at Barca."Gavi, 17, made 34 league appearances for Barca this past season and became Spain's youngest goalscorer after netting against the Czech Republic in a 2-2 draw in the Nations League last weekend. (ESPN)

Meanwhile, winger Ousmane Dembele, who is a target of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, has not responded to a contract offer from Barca with his contract expiring this month."Ousmane had a renewal offer from us and we have no news that he has accepted it," Laporta said. (ESPN)

Some big news to kick off the week -- Benfica have announced that an agreement has been reached with Liverpool for forward Darwin Nunez for an initial fee of €75m.Liverpool had agreed to break their transfer record to land the 22-year-old striker in a deal that could be worth up to €100m, if €25m in add-ons are met. A Benfica statement said: "The agreement provides for the payment of a variable remuneration, so the global amount of the sale could reach the amount of €100m.The aforementioned agreement is dependent on the signing of the player's sports employment contract with Liverpool FC."(ESPN)

Manchester United and Liverpool lead a number of clubs -- including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Leicester City and Everton -- in the chase for Udinese's 16-year-old rising star Simone Pafundi He made his Udinese first team debut last month, becoming the first player born in 2006 to do so, and was called up by Italy boss Roberto Mancini to attend a training camp. However, his age gives the Spanish sides an advantage: English clubs are unable to sign youngsters from Europe until they're 18 because of Brexit.(Sun)

Chelsea are close to bringing talented American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina to London from the Chicago Fire. The Blues were close to capturing the Real Madrid target in January but were unable to get a deal over the line. Now, however, after re-entering the race to sign him, Chelsea have overtaken the Spanish and European champions as favourites to land the 18-year-old. Madrid saw an offer for Slonina rejected last week, and it is believed that Chelsea are able to offer more for the highly-rated youngster. (Fabrizio Romano)

Marseille have enquired about the possibility of taking Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares on loan. Tavares joined the north London club for £7.2m from Benfica last summer but has been inconsistent, and now the French side believe they have a chance to land the 22-year-old for the entirety of the 2022-23 season. Arsenal, meanwhile, have contacted Bologna over the signing of highly rated Scotland international Aaron Hickey. (Sun)

Juventus are rebuilding for the 2022-23 season and they're targeting Argentine international Angel di Maria and Shakhtar Donetsk star David Neres. Juve have lost Paulo Dybala and Federico Bernardeschi, and Di Maria is considered a principal target. The 34-year-old could be unveiled this week, though Barcelona are also in the hunt. Neres, 25, is another target, but the current war in Ukraine makes signing the Shakhtar Donetsk star slightly trickier. The winger joined the Ukrainian side in January for €15m from Ajax. (Calciomercato and A Bola)

LAFC are about to reveal the arrival of 37-year-old defender Giorgio Chiellini. The former Juventus legend is believed to have completed a move to the MLS side, and an official announcement is looming on Monday. Chiellini terminated his Juve contract and has opted to play in America rather than retire, and he joins a side currently top of the Western Conference after 14 games. (Fabrizio Romano)

Juventus are confident of signing Paul Pogba on a free transfer from Manchester United, with the 29-year-old France midfielder to agree a four-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)

Tottenham's Steven Bergwijn says he has interest from a number of clubs as the Netherlands winger, 24, looks to leave, with Ajax in talks over a summer move. (90min)

English right-back Jonjoe Kenny, 25, has committed to joining Hertha Berlin on a free transfer from Everton. (Bild - in German)

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, has decided to pursue a new challenge and is preparing to leave Brentford, amid interest from former club Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. (Express)

Manchester United are also on course to sign Brazil winger Antony, 22, from Ajax, and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, from Barcelona. (Talksport)

Leeds United are frontrunners to sign New York City's 23-year-old Argentine forward Valentin Castellanos. (Give Me Sport)

Midfielder Matteo Guendouzi expects France defender William Saliba, 21, to follow him in rejoining Marseille from Arsenal this summer after both were on loan with the French club last season. (90min)

If France defender Jules Kounde, 23, leaves Sevilla for Chelsea then Barcelona are interested in signing Kalidou Koulibaly, but Napoli would want at least 40m euros (£34.1m) for the 30-year-old Senegal defender. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Newcastle are hopeful of challenging Juventus and AC Milan for the signing of Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 22, from Roma. (Gazetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Inter Milan are set to sign Paulo Dybala on a free transfer from Juventus, with the Argentine striker, 28, arriving on a three-year deal. (Goal)

Paris St-Germain have had a bid of 40m euros (£34.1m) turned down for Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, but Inter Milan may accept 60m euros (£51.2m) for the 27-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Argentina's River Plate have contacted Uruguay striker Luis Suarez over joining them on a free transfer when the 35-year-old leaves Atletico Madrid this summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian)