The summer transfer window is still a long way from reopening in Europe, 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!
OUTSTANDING STORY:
Real Madrid seeks to capitalize on the turmoil at Bayern Munich by attacking the full-back Alfonso Davies, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The 23-year-old is under contract with the Bavarians until 2025 but, amid Thomas Tuchel's side's poor form, is stuck on a new contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer if he does not extend his contract.
Sky Sports Germany reported earlier this week that a meeting had taken place between Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund and Davies' agent, while German newspaper Bild reported that while the meeting was cordial, it now appears the most likely outcome is for Davies to leave. for Spain rather than extending his time at the Bundesliga champions. It is said that personal conditions were also agreed upon.
Madrid are willing to part with 50 million euros for the Canadian international, while Chelsea would also be interested in the defender, who has played 17 games this season. Davies fits the bill for the type of player the Blues are trying to sign, which is players under the age of 25 with experience at the highest level.
Manchester City have also been linked with a move for the Canadian.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Tottenham Hotspur remains interested in the Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, and believe that their search will be helped this summer by the fact that the Blues need to part with the local player in order to comply with FFP rules. Football Insider says that despite Spurs failing to lure Gallagher to London in January, they remain committed to adding the England international to their midfield.
– Several clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and both Milan giants, are interested in signing the Fenerbahce attacking midfielder. Sebastian Szymańskiaccording Ekrem Konur. The 24-year-old Poland international has been in fine form this season, scoring 12 goals and adding 14 assists in 40 appearances in all competitions. Szymański is under contract with the Turkish league leaders until 2027, but they fear he could leave this summer, meaning they have set a transfer fee of around €40m.
– Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are considering a summer transfer for the Barcelona defender Jules Koundéaccording Ekrem Konur. The Catalan club would reportedly receive offers of around €70 million for the Frenchman as they look to resolve their financial issues. Chelsea wanted to sign Kounde in 2022, but lost to Barça, who signed the center back from Sevilla.
– Young Internazionale Valentin Carboni He has been in good form while on loan at Monza this season, with Newcastle United leading a host of other clubs interested in the Argentine midfielder. That's according to Calciomercato, who believe Carboni's two goals and three assists in 18 appearances in his breakthrough season have made him a target not only for the Magpies, but also for a number of clubs across Europe.
– Luka modric is being attacked by an unlikely source: his former club, Dinamo Zagreb, according to Croatian outlet Index. The Real Madrid star spent five years in Zagreb at the start of his career and they hope they can persuade the midfielder to return home rather than opting to move to MLS or the Saudi Pro League.
