The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for a while yet, 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: Several clubs surround disgruntled Roque
Several clubs are closely monitoring the situation of the Barcelona forward Victor Roqueaccording to AS.
Three Premier League clubs are reported to be interested in him, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur linked, while there is also interest in Serie A from Napoli.
Roque, 19, joined Barça for an initial €31 million from Athletico Paranaense in January, but since then he has only made two starts in the league and, while blaugrana Although he would prefer to loan him out to gain more experience, the Brazilian youth international's representatives have put pressure on the club to clarify his future.
“Vitor Roque should have more minutes and no one understands why he doesn't,” Roque's agent André Cury said last week.
“[Barça coach] xavi [Hernández] I have never spoken to the player and I don't understand the situation. It's not good for anyone.
“In the 300 minutes he has played he has scored two goals, which is possibly the best record on the team. Xavi has given Fermín chances [López], Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal, but not Vitor Roque. I can not explain it”.
A meeting is scheduled to take place “in the coming weeks” in the hope of finding a solution with Barcelona sporting director Deco, who played a key role in Roque's arrival at the club.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea prioritize a move for the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen when the transfer market opens, says Calciomercato's Daniele Longo. The Blues are reportedly open to including the striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, as part of any deal, with the Belgium international set to return to Stamford Bridge following his loan spell at AS Roma at the end of the season. Osimhen, 25, has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain.
– Arsenal are about to close an agreement to sign the goalkeeper David Rayá permanently, according to Football Insider. The 28-year-old has impressed this season at the Emirates Stadium while on loan from Brentford, and the Gunners look set to make him their long-term starter between the posts. Aaron RamsdaleThe 25-year-old is reportedly expected to leave, with Chelsea and Newcastle United vying for his signature.
– An offer of between 50 and 60 million euros will be needed to convince Eintracht Frankfurt to part ways with the defender. Willian Pacho, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland. The 22-year-old is believed to be on Liverpool's radar, although there has been no official contact between the two clubs. Pacho has played 31 games in the Bundesliga this season.
– Perth Glory Defender Johnny Koutroumbis He will join Motherwell on a free transfer, according to the Daily Record. The Steelmen have been looking for reinforcements at right back and it looks like former Australian under-23 international Koutroumbis will be brought in by manager Stuart Kettlewell.
– The battle between Manchester United and Atlético de Madrid is underway for the Juventus center back Bremer, writes Calciomercato. Both clubs are said to have explored him in recent weeks, but the bianconeros They are asking for 70 million euros to get rid of him, and the club prefers to keep the Brazilian international in coach Massimiliano Allegri's squad.
– Al Hilal is willing to listen to offers for the left back Renan Lodi in summer, says Rudy Galetti. Despite having a contract at the club until 2027, the latest news indicates that the 26-year-old's stay in Saudi Arabia could be cut short following his arrival in January. He was previously linked with Nottingham Forest after a loan spell at the City Ground last season.
