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!
TOP STORY: Man United eye Bayern's Mathys Tel as striker option
Manchester United has requested information about the Bayern Munich striker Mathys Telreports Sky Sports Deutschland Florian Plettenberg.
Tel has played 27 times in all competitions for the Bundesliga powerhouse this season, scoring six goals and three assists. However, only four of these appearances have been starts, demonstrating the difficulties the 18-year-old has had to endure to establish himself in Bayern's main team.
Manchester United have reportedly joined two other English clubs in inquiring about Tel's availability. The report suggests that United have identified the teenager as a summer target, however a deal will not be easy to reach.
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Tel is reportedly reluctant to leave the German champions as the France Under-21 international aims to become a Bayern club legend. Still, he is expected to part ways if he believes the club does not see him as part of his future plans at the Allianz Arena.
Man United are keen to bolster their attack for the summer as the Red Devils look to provide support to young striker Rasmus Hojlund. Anthony Martial is expected to leave Old Trafford as the Frenchman's contract expires at the end of the season and with United struggling for a consistent source of goals, manager Erik ten Hag will be active in the summer as he looks to bolster his options. Advance.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Paris Saint-Germain still considers AC Milan a forward Rafael Leon as an ideal substitute for Kylian Mbappésuggests Rudy Galetti. While Mbappé informs PSG of his decision to leave the French team at the end of the season, the Ligue 1 champions are looking for replacements for the 25-year-old. PSG will consider whether they should make a summer offer for Leao as the 24-year-old has a release clause of €175 million.
– Chelsea are willing to meet the Napoli striker Victor OsimhenThe termination clause this summer, reports. Rudy Galetti. The Blues are rumored to have joined PSG in the race for the Nigerian and Chelsea are reportedly interested in accelerating negotiations for the striker. Chelsea are reportedly prepared to activate the €130 million release clause and are looking to negotiate the payment structure with Napoli, hoping to bring Osimhen to Stamford Bridge.
– Paris Saint-Germain are ready to bring two world-class forwards to the club, as well as aiming to sign the Lille defender. leny yoro, according to RMC Sport. The report indicates that the budget that the French team prepared to extend Mbappé's contract will be used to bring two forwards to the club in the summer. It is reported that while Manchester City Bernard Silva and AC Milan Rafael Leao They have been linked to the club, there have been no concrete discussions. Meanwhile, PSG are also expected to look to bolster their squad with young additions, such as Lille's Leny Yoro, whose 18-year-old is attracting the attention of the French champions.
– Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal are among the clubs keeping an eye on the RB Leipzig striker. Benjamin Sesko Before the summer, BILD reports. The 20-year-old has scored ten goals in all competitions this season. BILD reports that the price is simple for interested parties, as Sesko has a €50 million release clause in his contract, which expires in 2028 with the German team.
– Although PSG is expected to advance Kylian Mbappé will join Real Madrid, he made no mention of his future destination during his speech to his teammates, reveals Fabrizio Romano. Mbappé is reported to have informed his PSG teammates that he will leave the club in the summer and, although there was no discussion about where his future lies, reports indicate that the 25-year-old will join. The whites in summer.
