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: Bayern eyes Frimpong among other full-backs
Sky Sports Deutschland has offered an insight into Bayern Munich's efforts to strengthen their side.
Starting on the right wing, the Bavarian giants follow Bayer Leverkusen closely Jeremie Frimpong and claim that he could become a leading candidate under certain conditions.
The 23-year-old has played a major role in ensuring Xabi Alonso's side top the Bundesliga ahead of Bayern, and the Dutchman's release clause is believed to be between €40 million and €45 million.
Bayern would be increasingly likely to move for Frimpong if a coach who uses a back three is appointed.
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Moving to the left, Alfonso Davies He wants to leave to join Real Madrid and Bayern is demanding between 50 and 60 million euros for the 23-year-old player.
There has been no official offer yet, but a transfer is increasingly likely, with Davies demanding a wage package of up to €20m a year, a figure Bayern will not meet.
Sky Sports Deutschland says AC Milan Theo Hernandez He is one of the leading candidates to replace the Canadian international and the Frenchman is open to a move after five years at the Serie A club.
Bayern are expected to have to offer between €60 million and €70 million for the 26-year-old and initial talks have already taken place.
from Girona Miguel Gutierrez is seen as a possible alternative as the 23-year-old will be allowed to leave the surprise LaLiga title team due to a release clause set between €30m and €35m.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Royal Society Headquarters Robin Le Normand is on Atlético de Madrid's radar, MARCA reports, with The Colchoneros Having looked at the 27-year-old for some time. Le Normand's valuation is around €40 million, so Atleti could try to reduce that valuation by including Javi Galanwhich is currently on loan to The real.
– Fenerbahçe wants 25 million euros for Sebastian Szymanski amid interest from Napoli, according to Calciomercato. Gli Azzurri He sees the 24-year-old midfielder as someone who can replace his Poland teammate. Pyotr Zielinski when he leaves as a free agent at the end of his contract with Napoli in the summer. Szymanski is aware of the interest.
– VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy He still does not want to decide about his future, reports Florian Plettenberg, who adds that the 27-year-old is not expected to make his decision until late April or early May. Stuttgart anticipate his departure due to a €20 million release clause, but will offer a higher salary to try to retain him if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League, while Guirassy is on Bayern Munich's options list .
– Juventus could look for a striker in the transfer market during the summer due to frustrations regarding Dusan Vlahovic, according to Calciomercato, without naming a specific substitute. Although the 24-year-old has scored 15 goals in Serie A this season, he is hesitant against the league's top teams.
– Nottingham Forest Headquarters Philip has announced on his Instagram page that he will retire at the end of the season. Part of the 34-year-old's statement read: “I have been thinking a lot in recent months and, together with my family, I have made a decision about my future in football. I have had great moments, a career that I can only be grateful for having played in. “Big clubs, four different countries, the Brazilian national team and a lot of history to tell for the rest of your life, but it's time to get off the pitch and the idea is to end the season here in Nottingham Forest, England.”
