The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for a while yet, 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: Barcelona wants 80 million euros for Raphinha
Barcelona has rejected a 60 million euro offer from an anonymous Premier League club for raffinaccording to Diario Sport.
The winger has become a key member of Xavi Hernández's team of late, notably scoring the decisive goal against Las Palmas and a brace to help Barcelona take a 3-2 lead in the quarter-finals of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.
Several European clubs have been keeping an eye on the 27-year-old during that time, but the blaugrana They have decided that they will not accept anything less than 80 million euros for him. That decision was made after a €60 million bid was received from an unnamed Premier League club, and Barca felt Raphinha's value is increasing.
They are also aware of the financial power that the big Premier League clubs have and consider that they should make a great offer for a player of the Brazilian international's quality, with Manchester United and Chelsea being the clubs mentioned as possible destinations. Raphinha's previous Premier League experience at Leeds United is another reason for that assessment.
Despite the above factors, Barça would be willing to accept an adequate offer that helps its financial situation, especially because Juan FelixAtlético Madrid's loan is likely to be extended and Ferran Torres He can also play on the left wing.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Manchester City wants to sign the West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá without meeting the 26-year-old player's release clause, reports Foot Mercato, which adds that paying the clause is only a last resort. The Citizens have a wage agreement still in place from their attempts to sign the Brazil international last summer, and negotiations are complicated but ongoing.
– Arsenal had a scout at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara during Bologna's draw against Monza to observe Joshua Zirkzee, says La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Premier League side will face competition from some Serie A clubs, including AC Milan, Napoli and Juventus, all of whom are interested in the 22-year-old.
– It is very unlikely that Juventus will move Louis Ferguson this summer due to an injury that will keep the 24-year-old out for months, according to Calciomercato. It is likely that the bianconeros will focus all its efforts on Teun Koopmeinersalthough his Atalanta teammate Ederson It is also seen as an alternative.
– Bayern Munich is willing to leave him Serge Gnabry He will leave during the summer transfer market, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. However, an exit remains unlikely, as the 28-year-old winger would only leave for a major club willing to offer an annual salary similar to the €15 million he currently earns.
