We still have some time before the summer transfer window reopens 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: Bayern hoping to retain Kimmich
Barcelona's hopes of signing Joshua Kimmich have been dealt a blow, with Bayern Munich set to begin talks with the 29-year-old over a new contract, Mundo Deportivo reports.
The midfielder has been a long-term target for Barça, although the Spanish club is crippled by its current financial problems. However, with the player openly expressing his frustrations with Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel, combined with the way the season has unfolded for Bayern (with the reigning champions increasingly likely to finish second behind Bayer Leverkusen) , rumors about a Kimmich exit had intensified to a roar.
However, Bayern's new sporting director Max Eberl believes the situation between the German international and the club will improve now that Bayern have confirmed that Tuchel will leave at the end of the season.
Kimmich, whose contract ends in 2025, has also been linked to the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged on several occasions that he wants to keep the midfielder. Conor Gallagher, but the club is likely to accelerate his departure to help avoid financial fair play issues. That's according to Teamtalk, who believe the Londoners will look to get Gallagher off the books before June 30.
– AC Milan hopes to convince its rising star Francesco Camarda sign his first professional contract with them, but the rossoneros He faces enormous pressure from Paris Saint-Germain, among others. Footmercato reports that the French side are among several clubs following the 16-year-old striker, who has so far scored almost 500 goals in less than 90 games for Milan's various age groups.
– Lazio failed in their attempt to sign him. Jack Clarke from Sunderland in January, but the Italians will hope to have better luck in pursuing the winger, along with his teammate. Jobe Bellingham, in summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. Sunderland were reluctant to let Clarke, 23, leave for Italy in the winter transfer window, and it's easy to see why: the winger has scored 15 goals and added four assists in 33 Championship games this season. season.
– Five European clubs have been monitoring the highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur youngster Callum Olusesibut Fabrizio Romano reports that the 16-year-old will sign a new professional contract with the north London club. Tottenham were aware of interest from a number of clubs last summer but are now confident of keeping the teenager for at least two more years, with the Nigerian signing a deal on Monday that would keep him at the club until June 2026.
