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: Man City and Newcastle eye Neto
Manchester City and Newcastle United hope to sign the Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Netoaccording to The Telegraph.
There has been much discussion about Wolves' financial situation, and although they need funds to reshape manager Gary O'Neil's squad, they will only accept a club record fee for the 24-year-old and are demanding £60million.
Wolves finished 14th in the Premier League in the 2023-24 campaign, without being threatened by relegation, as they finished 20 points above 18th-placed Luton Town. Still, that came after they had lost a series of strong team players including midfield trio Rúben Neves, Matheus Nunes and Joao Moutinho along with Nathan Collins, Conor Coady and Raúl Jiménez.
It seems that there will also be departures this season and Neto will be among the first players that those higher up the table will look to incorporate.
Man City will look to strengthen again after securing a fourth consecutive Premier League title, while Newcastle finished seventh and will be hoping to challenge for Europe again after getting a taste of the Champions League this season.
Neto has delivered a series of electric performances for Wolves since joining them from Lazio in 2019 and has recorded a total of three goals and 11 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions this season.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Bayern Munich are interested in a transfer Xavi Simon, whose loan from Paris Saint-Germain to RB Leipzig is coming to an end, reports Sky Sports Deutschland. However, it will be difficult to complete a move for the €70m attacking midfielder as Bayern need to make room in their squad and the 21-year-old wants to sort out his immediate future before the Euros, with Leipzig interested in another loan.
– Florian Plettenberg reports that Bayern Munich have a good chance of signing the Schalke 04 midfielder Assan Ouedraogoand the plan was for the 18-year-old to return to the Königsblauen on loan, although the final decision will depend on who replaces Thomas Tuchel on the Bayern bench.
– The Saudi Public Investment Fund (the ownership body of Newcastle United, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Hilal) intends to bring a high-level goalkeeper to the Saudi Pro League and has identified the goalkeeper of the Liverpool. Alicia Becker as a priority, reports Rudy Galetti. They are now preparing a huge contract offer to convince the 31-year-old to make the move.
– While Barcelona have been linked with several big names, AS report that sporting director Deco is looking at more realistic options due to his financial situation with the Real Betis striker. Ayoz Perez being one of the scout players. The 30-year-old has a contract until 2027, but his release clause is only €4 million.
– Australia international Keanu Bacchus He played his last game for St Mirren and will leave the club on a free transfer, The Herald reports. The midfielder, who has previously been linked with Norwich City, Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town, confirmed on Monday that his “dream has always been to play in England.” Keanu's older brother Kearyn, 32, was implicated in the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the A-League last week.
– Borussia Dortmund hopes to acquire the left back on loan Ian Maatsen their first signing of the summer, Sky Sports Deutschland reports, although the Champions League finalists will look to sign the 22-year-old permanently for €25m rather than paying Chelsea his €35m loan clause. . Dortmund are also interested in the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Gross but will face competition from Eintracht Frankfurt for the 32-year-old.
– VfB Stuttgart considers AZ Alkmaar striker Vangelis Pavlidis as a possible substitute for Serhou Guirassyreports Matteo MorettoPavlidis, 28, reportedly has a €17.5 million release clause which Roten will try to activate. Guinea international Guirassy is being pursued by teams such as Dortmund and Atlético de Madrid.
