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: Chelsea eyes Lille's David
Chelsea have focused their attention on the Lille striker jonathan davidreports The Athletic.
Les Bleus are said to have contacted the 24-year-old's representatives and placed him at the top of their wish list in their search for a striker.
He is due to enter the final year of his contract at the end of the month, and the Ligue 1 side are reportedly open to moving him if they receive a “reasonable offer.” Club president Oliver Letang previously claimed that David would be allowed to leave this summer, with Premier League sides and AC Milan also linked with him.
David, who played 90 minutes in Canada's Copa América opener against Argentina on Friday, has scored 84 goals in 183 games during The Doges.
PAPER GOSSIP
– A new approach for the Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite He is being prepared by Manchester United, the Daily Mail reports. The Red Devils are expected to improve on their previous offer of £43m, although it is unclear whether they will come close to meeting the Toffees' previous demands of £70m. Coach Erik ten Hag wants to strengthen his defense this summer, with Rafael Varane He is scheduled to leave Old Trafford at the end of the month.
– Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Xavi Simon has informed the club of his desire to leave this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old is reportedly set to receive a one-year loan deal away from the Parc des Princes, with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig among the clubs interested in him.
– Several clubs follow the Benfica midfielder joão neves, reports Ben Jacobs. Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly one of the teams leading the queue for the 19-year-old Portuguese international along with Arsenal and Manchester United, but they are said to be reluctant to honor his €120m release clause. . Currently, PSG are only willing to make an offer of around €70 million.
– Real Madrid is only open to a signing for the Bayern Munich left back Alfonso Davies if a deal can be closed for 35 million euros, Relevo reports. The Bundesliga club are said to be looking for more but could face uncertainty with the 23-year-old approaching the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena. There is reportedly some distance between the pair over a new deal, with Davies seeking around €20m a year.
– Three big Premier League clubs are interested in the Athletic Club striker Nico Williamssays Nicolo Schira. The 21-year-old has been in top form for Spain at the Euros and it seems interest in signing him is starting to emerge. He has previously been linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid, while a release clause in his deal allows him to sign for a fee of €58 million.
