The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
MAIN NEWS: Barça want to sign Coman from Bayern
Barcelona interested in Bayern Munich winger Kingsley ComanSport reports.
The 28-year-old is reportedly seen as a potential alternative to Athletic Club. Nico WilliamsWho Blaugrana They are eager to “exhaust their options” before moving forward with other players on their roster.
Manager Hansi Flick is backing a strategy with the France international, having previously used him as a starter during his time as Bayern boss and there is a belief that the Bundesliga club would be open to a potential loan deal until the end of the season with Barca covering his wages.
Coman contributed to six goals in 17 Bundesliga games last season, and is believed to be seen as a solid transfer option if Barcelona struggle to make progress with Williams. Juventus winger Federico Iglesia He is also said to have been offered to the La Liga side.
PAPER GOSSIP
– The Real Sociedad midfielder has the green light Martin Zubimendi According to Relevo, the Reds are considering the possibility of signing a number 6 in the transfer market and appear to be getting closer to signing Zubimendi, who has a release clause in his contract worth £51.7m.
– Tottenham Hotspur confident of signing AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic SolankeThe Times reports. Spurs have been reported to have been sounding out the possibility of signing the 26-year-old of late, with the latest reports suggesting they are also willing to activate his £65m release clause if a transfer fee cannot be agreed with the Cherries. Solanke scored 19 goals in 38 Premier League games last season.
– A move for Newcastle United's right-back Kieran Trippier West Ham United are considering signing Trippier, the Telegraph reports. The Hammers are reportedly the latest club to have targeted the 33-year-old, who has also been on the radar of Saudi Arabian clubs. Trippier has less than 12 months left on his contract at St. James' Park and could be seen as a possible alternative to Manchester United. Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
– Al Ahli are interested in signing the Tottenham Hotspur striker RicharlisonThe Saudi Pro League club are believed to have been keeping a close eye on the 27-year-old over the summer, with Spurs reportedly willing to let him go if their £60m valuation is met. Richarlison scored 11 goals in 28 Premier League games last season.
– Borussia Dortmund are leading the queue to sign TSG Hoffenheim striker Maximilian BeierAs reported by Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland, although Liverpool are said to be interested in the 21-year-old, he is believed to have already made up his mind to sign for BVB rather than other suitors. The two Bundesliga clubs are currently in talks to reach an agreement on a fee.
