The summer transfer window is approaching and there are a lot of rumors surrounding who will move where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, information coming and going and of course, Transactions done!
TOP STORY: Man City joins Leao race
AC Milan star Rafael Leao has recently attracted attention from some of the biggest clubs across Europe, but the latest indicates that City of Manchester now plan to join the race for his autograph.
That’s according to Mercato’s feetwho revealed that Pep Guardiola’s side see the 22-year-old striker as a potential replacement for Raheem Sterling.
Leao has been involved in a number of important goals for Rossoneri last season, with a total of 19 goals contributed across 34 games in the Serie A title-winning campaign. That has seen him linked with Real Madridwith Gazzetta dello Sport reported last week that the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy is ready to part with 120 million euros to secure Portugal international service.
But with Man City and Paris Saint-Germain Following Leao, a transfer war could soon erupt if one of the three European giants wants to take one of Milan’s best prospects a formal approach.
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– Bayern Munich are leading the race for RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimerwrite Fabrizio Romano. The Bundesliga champions are said to have placed a bid in the region of 20 million euros for his service, but the latest information suggests that Leipzig are reluctant to part with the 25-year-old midfielder, who has played prominently for him. them last season.
– Wolfsburg interested in buying AC Milan forward Ante Rebicbased on Calciomercato. The 28-year-old has recently been linked with a move away from the San Siro, scoring just two goals in 24 appearances across Rossoneri’s Serie A. Championship season. Having coached him before, it is reported that Wolfsburg manager Nico Kovac wants to welcome Rebic back to the Bundesliga.
– Barcelona preparing to bid farewell to their B team captain Arnau Comaswrite Sport. The 22-year-old defender has been at the club for 12 years, and after failing to find Xavi Hernandez’s first-team career, he decided to switch in search of a regular starting place. It is reported that he has received several offers from teams in Spain, as well as a number of teams across Europe.
– Manchester City seem to have decided on their next plan after signing Erling Haalandwith a double birth planned for Marc Cucurella and Kalvin Phillipsreport Mirror. Pep Guardiola is looking to buy two Premier League stars this summer, with the 26-year-old Leeds United midfielder Phillips is understood to be available for around £50m. As for Cucurella, 23 years old, Brighton are said to be looking for around £30m for the left-back, who enjoyed an impressive campaign at the Amex Stadium last season.
