The summer transfer window is open for the Premier League and will open soon across Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip floating around. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Bayern considers Simons transfer for €100 million
Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Xavi Simon He remains high on Bayern Munich's short list, but would command a transfer fee close to €100 million, according to Sport Bild.
Bayern's new sporting director Max Eberl is very familiar with the 21-year-old, having taken him to RB Leipzig, where Simons was on loan last season, registering 10 goals and 15 assists in 44 appearances in all competitions.
Eberl will now hope to resolve the tangle involving Simons' current club PSG, his former team PSV Eindhoven, who would be entitled to some of the funds raised from any move until 2025, as well as RB Leipzig. Simons spoke of a “transfer trapezoid” due to all the clubs involved, while Bayern believe that completing a deal for him would be a real statement for them.
The Dutchman was rated the 16th best midfielder in the world in this year's FC 100 and pairing him with excitement machine Jamal Musiala, also 21, at the heart of their attack would be a big step for the Bavarian giants' future. . Simons is now in Germany for the European Championship, where he played 62 minutes in the Netherlands' opening 2-1 victory over Poland.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Good central Jean Clair Todibo He will be Bayer Leverkusen's first option to replace Edmond Tapsoba Should he join PSG this summer, according to Foot Mercato? Todibo is also in the sights of Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa and Juventus, although Juve would also be talking to Bologna Ricardo Calafiori. Fabrizio Romano has all but ruled Manchester United out of the race for Todibo due to UEFA rules and the complexities surrounding Nice and United having the same ownership.
– Manchester United is not willing to pay. Michael Olise Termination clause of 70 million euros, reports Foot Mercato, which adds that this position harms their chances of signing the winger from Crystal Palace. That point is accentuated by the fact that Chelsea are happy to activate the 22-year-old's clause and Blues owner Todd Boehly is determined to make the club competitive again.
– Bayern Munich and Fulham are getting closer to reaching an agreement on João Palhinha, reports Sky Sports Deutschland, although it is claimed that there is no complete agreement yet and negotiations are ongoing. Bayern are currently offering between €43 and €45 million for the 28-year-old midfielder and have reached a verbal agreement with him, with a contract ready to run until 2028.
– Fabrizio Romano has reported that Aston Villa and Juventus continue to work on an exchange agreement with Juventus that involves Douglas Luis. United States midfielder Weston McKennie could be out of the deal and Moise Kean It won't be an option Enzo Barrenechea It is a possibility that is being discussed while Dean Huijsen It is appreciated but it is also expensive.
– Berlin Union Headquarters Diogo Leite is among AC Milan's priorities as it looks to strengthen its defensive line, reports Rudy Galetti, which adds that contacts continue with the 25-year-old's surroundings. Union will need €18 million to begin evaluating any proposal and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested.
