We still have some time before the summer transfer window in Europe reopens, 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: Liverpool and Arsenal eye Malen
Liverpool and Arsenal overtake Manchester United in the race for the Borussia Dortmund striker Donyell Malenaccording to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland.
Both clubs are said to be more “concrete” options for the 25-year-old, who BVB are willing to part with this summer.
Former Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal youth player Malen is said to be looking to leave the Bundesliga side at the end of the season, having been linked with a departure from the club in the last transfer window, and is believed to be a worthwhile offer. 50 million euros would be enough to achieve it.
Malen is currently enjoying one of his best stages with the black gelben. The Dutch international registered an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and has scored seven goals in his last 10 games.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Real Madrid could move the defender Ferland Mendy this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The LaLiga team is reportedly prioritizing a move for the Bayern Munich speedster Alfonso Daviesand they would be willing to listen to offers for Mendy, 28, who has made 28 appearances in all competitions this season.
– Tottenham Hotspur are considering permanently signing the forward on loan from RB Leipzig Timo Werner, writes Football Insider. Spurs are believed to value the 28-year-old's experience and may sign him for a fee of around £15million via a clause in his loan deal. Werner has found some positive form of late, having scored two goals in his last three Premier League games.
– Bayern Munich will listen to offers for the midfielder Joshua Kimmich this summer, Sky Sports Deutschland reports. The 29-year-old has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester City of late but, despite previously ruling out the idea of offloading him, the latest indicates the Bundesliga side are now ready to part ways with him if their valuation comes true. . Kimmich remains contracted to the club until the summer of 2025.
– Sevilla has no plans to finalize the midfielder's stay on loan at Manchester United Hannibal Mejbri permanent this summer, according to Estadio Deportivo. The 21-year-old has struggled to get regular playing time for the La Liga side, having played just 90 minutes in four appearances since arriving in January, and looks set to return to Old Trafford at the end of the year. season.
– Both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are in the race for Fulham Tosin Adarabioyo, reports Football Insider. The two Premier League sides are reported to be among “several” teams following the centre-back, along with Serie A sides and AS Monaco, who reportedly made an official approach but were unable to reach an agreement. The 26-year-old will become a free agent this summer.
