The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors are doing the rounds. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Premier League giants surround Šeško
Chelsea and Arsenal are among several teams in Europe considering a move for the RB Leipzig forward. Benjamin Seskoaccording to Team Talk.
The Blues have reportedly identified the 20-year-old as a possible alternative to the Napoli star. Victor Osimhenwith the Stamford Bridge hierarchy looking to bolster their forward line when the transfer window opens.
The Gunners are also said to be in the running, with a meeting to discuss terms with the Bundesliga club over a potential move believed to be planned soon. Šeško is one of the names on coach Mikel Arteta's list of candidates, with both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah linked to departures from Emirates Stadium. They are also reportedly considering Bologna as a striker Joshua Zirkzee as an option.
Šeško, who scored in his sixth consecutive game in Saturday's 1-1 Bundesliga draw against Werder Bremen, is under contract at the Red Bull Arena until the summer of 2028, but a release clause in his contract allows him to sign for 65 million euros.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is considering extending his stay at the club, according to TalkSPORT. Although the 39-year-old's contract does not expire until the summer of 2025, he is reportedly already open to another year in the Saudi Pro League. He has scored 33 goals in 28 league games this season.
– Paris Saint-Germain are currently at the front of the queue to sign the Napoli winger Jvicha Kvaratskelia, reports the Gazzetta dello Sport. PSG are reportedly willing to make a bid worth €80 million for the 23-year-old Georgian international, who has also recently been linked with Barcelona. People say that Gli Azzurri He will first look to reach an agreement on a new contract with him, with the belief that he could be handed a deal worth €4m per season.
– An offer of 35 million pounds would be enough for Chelsea to accept for the striker. Romelu Lukaku this summer, Football Insider reports. The 31-year-old, who will return to Stamford Bridge when his loan deal with AS Roma expires at the end of the season, is believed to not feature in manager Mauricio Pochettino's plans. Lukaku has contributed to 15 goals in 31 Serie A games this season, but recent reports have indicated that the giallorossi will not be able to meet their salary demands.
– Legendary defense of Sevilla Sergio Ramos is considering a move to MLS, according to Marca. The La Liga side are yet to discuss the future of the 38-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer, but it appears he is already thinking about leaving Europe. It was recently reported that expansion team San Diego FC, which will appear in MLS in 2025, has held talks with him.
– AC Milan has identified the Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Real as a potential reinforcement on the right side, reports Matte Moretto. Spurs are reportedly willing to listen to offers of around €20m for the 25-year-old, who has lost his starting spot in manager Ange Postecoglou's team this season to Pedro Porro.
