The summer transfer window is open for the Premier League and will open soon across Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip floating around. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Man United linked with Bologna Zirkzee
Manchester United are interested in signing the Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzeeaccording to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland.
The Premier League side are long-time admirers of the 23-year-old, having monitored him closely in January, and “concrete discussions” are now said to be underway with his representatives.
AC Milan have been one of the teams heavily linked with Zirkzee recently and the Red Devils are reportedly aware of their interest in his signature, but while the rossoneri They are still in the race, there is optimism at Old Trafford that they could successfully win the race for him. He has a release clause in his current contract which can be activated for £34m.
Zirkzee, who is currently playing in the European Championship with the Netherlands, scored 11 goals and assisted four others in 36 Serie A games last season.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea is working on the signing of the Atlético de Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The Blues have reportedly rejected a €40m bid for the 20-year-old, and are now working quickly to submit a new proposal to the La Liga side after placing him at the top of their shortlist in their search for a forward. Omorodion enjoyed brilliant performances against Real Madrid and Barcelona while he was on loan at Deportivo Alavés last season.
– Aston Villa's progress in signing the Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has stalled, the Telegraph reports. The Villans were hoping to land the 25-year-old as part of a deal that includes Douglas Luis They are going in the opposite direction, but the latest reports indicate that they are now “frustrated” with the negotiations. McKennie made 39 appearances in all competitions for the bianconeri last season.
– Two Premier League players are on Barcelona's radar, reports Sport. 27-year-old Liverpool winger luis diaz He is reportedly one of their top options for their forward line, while they also remain interested in the Newcastle midfielder. Bruno Guimaraes. It is said that the blaugrana Expect a long transfer window this summer, and the club will need to deal with their current Financial Fair Play (FFP) situation.
– Several Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in the Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk, reports Team Talk. Al-Nassr are reported to be the team leading the queue for the 32-year-old, having identified him as a possible replacement for Aymeric Laportewho is reported to be looking to leave the Saudi Pro League.
– Everton are interested in the Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunamreports the Daily Mail. The Toffees are said to be considering a £10million deal for the 20-year-old, as a potential option that could help replace Amadou Onana. Onana, 22, remains linked with a move away from Goodison Park, with the club's hierarchy reportedly willing to move him if they receive an offer worth £50m.
