The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for another month, 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: Milan close to signing Zirkzee, but Arsenal are still on it
AC Milan is optimistic about being able to sign the Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzeebut continues to face competition from Arsenal, according to Calciomercato.
The Rossoneros have made the 22-year-old their priority signing for the summer, and Zirkzee is the only player they will bring in without the input of outgoing manager Stefano Pioli's eventual replacement.
The Serie A club is aware that there are many variables in the agreement, but believes that the work done so far puts it in an excellent position to sign Zirkzee, who must give Milan the green light to activate his release clause. 40 million euros.
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Arsenal are seen as the club that could stand in the way of that happening, with the Gunners having a concrete interest and positive relations with their agent, Kia Joorabchian.
Sky Sports Deutschland also reported on the situation and stated that Bayern Munich are unlikely to attempt to re-sign Zirkzee despite having a return option. On the other hand, the Bavarians are simply happy with the duration of the clause: they would receive 50% of the funds for his next move, which would be around 20 million euros.
However, the report still mentions increased competition for Milan as Juventus are also in talks to sign Zirkzee.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Newcastle United press ahead with a move for the Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, reports The Telegraph, and the Magpies are willing to pay £15 million for the 26-year-old and are offering a five-year deal. In an apparent response to suggestions that a deal had been reached, Ramsdale has tweeted“News to me” with a laughing emoji, but The Telegraph insists the Magpies are interested and hope a deal can be done after further talks.
– Sky Sports Deutschland has reiterated that Borussia Dortmund prioritizes a move for Stuttgart Serhou Guirassy since their objective is to bring a striker. Still, there is competition from Manchester United and Atlético Madrid, while the 28-year-old's signing also depends on the futures of Sébastien Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko. Furthermore, the media has denied information from L'Equipe according to which the Champions League finalists are interested in Paris Saint-Germain Randal Kolo Muani.
– Luka modric has let Real Madrid know that he wants to sign a new contract and stay at the club beyond this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, who adds that for him it is not about the salary. The 38-year-old midfielder has rejected two great proposals that we have to wait for The whites.
– Internazionale is inspired by the clause that will allow them to renew Giovanni Fabiano from Bologna in 2025 and is looking to close similar deals this summer with players currently on loan, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport. Martin Satriano could go for 10-12 million euros, there is interest in Lucien Agoume if Sevilla does not use its 8 million euro option to sign him and the clause could be used to Filip Stankovic, Mattia Zanotti, Sebastiano Esposito, Francesco Pio Esposito and Gaetano Oristanio. doing the same for Valentin Carboni It will be difficult, but offers of €30 million or more are likely to be accepted.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers could accept offers for Pedro Neto, Max Kilman, João Gomes and Rayan Aït-Nouri during the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider, and all four have contracts that run until 2026. The Premier League club were forced to let key players leave last summer due to financial problems and the suggestion is that could be similar. scenario this time.
