The summer transfer window is still a long way from reopening in Europe, but there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors floating around. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, closed deals.
TOP STORY: Gunners and PSG monitor fit Osimhen
Arsenal will compete with Paris Saint-Germain for the Napoli and Nigeria star Victor Osimhenaccording to Calciomercato.
The 25-year-old has endured his struggles at times this season, but his hat-trick during Gli Azzurri's The 6-1 win over Sassuolo on Wednesday has taken the striker to five goals in his last three games in all competitions.
Napoli feel they need Osimhen at his best until the end of the season if they are to close the eight-point gap on fourth-placed Bologna in the hunt for more Champions League football. However, they are also aware that he will probably leave in the season and in the final season. shield The winners want to raise 130 million euros for their talismanic leader.
Osimhen is said to have dreamed of playing in the Premier League, and Arsenal could take a step forward as they aim to sign a striker ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, having also been heavily linked with Brentford. Ivan Toney.
However, PSG has the most specific interest in the Napoli striker, especially since he is in danger of losing. Kylian Mbappé when his contract ends in the summer.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– La Gazzetta dello Sport says Paris Saint-Germain are also eyeing the AC Milan winger Rafael Leon as a replacement for Mbappé, although negotiations have not yet started. As quoted by Tuttosport, the 24-year-old simply said “My future? Milan” when asked about his situation at the presentation of his book “Smile”. La Gazzetta also mentions that Bayern Munich are looking Theo Hernandez In the midst of Real Madrid's interest in Alfonso Davies.
– Juventus studies the possibility of signing the Arsenal midfielder Jorginho as a free agent, reports Calciomercato. The 32-year-old's contract expires in the summer and he is still awaiting the Gunners' decision as they have the option to extend his contract for a further year.
– It is likely that Barcelona will sign again Juan Felix of Atlético de Madrid if they manage to get the forward on loan again, according to Marca. He blaugrana They are happy with the performance of the 24-year-old player, but Atleti wants between 70 and 80 million euros for him and will have options on the left, especially with Ansu Fati returning from his loan at Brighton & Hove Albion.
– AS has suggested that Arda Güler's The future at Real Madrid is uncertain despite the attacking midfielder only moving from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023. The 19-year-old has only played 92 minutes this season, and there are doubts over his attitude within The whiteswhile Guler's agent and all of Turkey are frustrated by the lack of playing time he has been granted.
– Fabrizio Romano say what Mathys Tel He will stay at Bayern Munich after the Bavarian club confirmed this to the forward's agent during a meeting held this Monday. The 18-year-old also wants to stay and dreams of becoming a Bayern legend, although he has previously been linked with a departure amid interest from Manchester United and others.
