The summer transfer window is open in England and more countries will soon join in, and there are plenty of rumours circulating about it. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Gunners make first move for Koundé
Barcelona have asked for time to respond to Arsenal's undisclosed offer for Jules Koundéaccording to Diario Sport.
He The Blaugranas The delicate financial situation means that Marc-André ter Stegen, Héctor Fort, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, Fermín López and Lamine Yamal are the only players they would not consider letting go.
Koundé is one of Barça's most sought-after players, especially since the 25-year-old has shown that he can play both as a centre-back and as a right-back. This was further demonstrated during the Euros, where Koundé played a major role in France reaching the quarter-finals.
Barça are counting on Koundé but Arsenal have already contacted them for a possible transfer and the Catalan club need funds. In this regard, they have asked the Gunners to give them time to respond, since the possibility of Koundé's departure is directly related to the transfer. By Ronald Araujo future.
Barça have already informed Arsenal that Koundé will stay if the Uruguayan leaves, but that they will be willing to negotiate if he stays. Even if negotiations take place, Arsenal have no problem with Koundé's signing. Blaugrana The French club will reportedly not let the player go for less than €60 million. The defender is under contract until 2027 and has a €1 billion buyout clause.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea push to sign Athletic Club winger Nico WilliamsThe Sport newspaper reports, adding that the Blues are willing to activate the 21-year-old's €60 million release clause and offer him a price of between €15 and €20 million. They also want to act quickly to take advantage of Barcelona's financial problems, but the Blaugrana They remain confident of signing the Spanish international as his priority is to play for them.
– I wish I doubt He is on the list of players Bayern Munich are monitoring and Stade Rennais is aware of the Bavarian club's interest, according to Florian PlettenbergThe 19-year-old winger could become a serious option for this window if Bayern offload more players or could wait until 2025 to make a move.
– Bayern Munich chiefs have agreed basic contract details, including length and salary, with the Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder's representatives. Xavi SimonsAccording to Sky Sports Deutschland, they are also in concrete negotiations with PSG, but the 21-year-old has not decided where he wants to play next season. A return to RB Leipzig remains an option.
– Barcelona are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmoaccording Nicolo SchiraThis comes after the journalist reported that Manchester United and Manchester City had also been trying to sign the 26-year-old and that Leipzig wanted €60 million for him.
– AC Milan hoping to sign Chelsea trio Romelu Lukaku, Carney's Chukwuemeka and Trevoh ChalobahAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A club are also in pole position to sign the AS Monaco midfielder. Youssouf FofanaNone of the Blues players mentioned are part of new manager Enzo Maresca's plans.
