The summer transfer window is approaching and there is a lot of gossip about who is moving where. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course deals done!
TOP STORY: Man City, Chelsea, Man United looking for Torres de Villarreal
Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the Villarreal defender Pau Torres in summer, according Fabricius Romano.
While Torres remains focused on Villarreal’s Champions League semi-final clash with Liverpool on Wednesday, the 26-year-old could be open to an El Madrigal exit in the summer.
A release clause in his contract worth around €60m could see the three Premier League sides start to make progress in negotiations, but it is unlikely to be without challenges from Spain, with Barcelona also in the running. mixture.
Torres has played 39 times for Unai Emery’s side in all competitions this season, with standout performances against Juventus and Bayern Munich during the Champions League round of 16.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has reportedly scouted Torres, who could serve as a replacement for anthony rudiger. Sources have told ESPN that Rudiger has reached a preliminary agreement to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
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08:30 BST: Barcelona defense Ronald Araujo has agreed a new contract until 2026 with a termination clause amounting to 1 billion euros, the club announced on Tuesday.
Araujo’s previous contract was due to expire in 2023 and ESPN revealed last month that both Manchester United and Liverpool were interested in signing the Uruguayan international.
The money on the table for Premier League teams was higher than Barca’s offer, but sources told ESPN that the player’s priority was always to stay at the Camp Nou.
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Julien Laurens does not believe Thomas Tuchel’s comments that financial sanctions imposed on Chelsea prevented them from keeping Antonio Rudiger.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– jules konde wants to leave Sevilla at the end of the season, according to Ekrem Konur. The LaLiga club will be seeking a fee of around €70m if they say goodbye to the 23-year-old defender, as a move to Chelsea has been repeatedly linked.
– Arsenal have started talks with Manchester City representatives gabriel jesusreports Goal. The Premier League side are one of several clubs across Europe that are keen to sign the 25-year-old striker, and it appears that Mikel Arteta’s side are moving fast to try and beat out other potential suitors to sign him. .
– Geoffrey Kondogbia he will remain at Atletico Madrid in the summer unless the club receives a significant offer for his services, he writes rudy galetti. Aston Villa have recently been linked with the 29-year-old midfielder, with manager Steven Gerrard scouting him during their Champions League quarter-final clash with Manchester City earlier this month.
– tammy abraham has reiterated his desire to remain at AS Roma beyond this season, according to calcium mercato. The 24-year-old striker joined the club from Chelsea last summer and has since become an important part of José Mourinho’s side, having contributed 19 goals in 33 Serie A appearances. Arsenal are reported to have him has become a priority. objective, but persuading Abraham to make the switch from Italy could be difficult.
– Newcastle United are planning a £30m move for the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre Hojbjergwrite the Mirror. Spurs manager Antonio Conte could try to rebuild his squad in the summer, and the hierarchy at St. James’ Park want the 26-year-old Danish international to be a priority signing in midfield.
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