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: Gündogan wants to leave Barça
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gündogan is eager to leave the club before the transfer window closes, amid interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Sport reports.
Barcelona have been open to approaches for Gündogan this summer, and the move is gathering pace now that the midfielder has reportedly informed club officials of his desire to leave the Nou Camp.
The report reveals that both Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are fighting to sign the former Manchester City captain, with The author is a journalist. Manager Jose Mourinho has made it clear that if funds were available he would try to reach an agreement for the playmaker.
Saudi Arabian clubs are also long-time admirers of Gündogan and have reportedly regularly tried to persuade the German international to switch to the Saudi Pro League.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was asked about Gündogan's future following his side's 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday and said he “had the feeling he would stay”.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Napoli looking to sign Girona midfielder Ivan Martinreveals Matteo Moretto. The Italian side have enquired about Martin, who has a modest release clause of €12m, which Napoli could cash in on before the transfer window closes. Martin made 36 appearances in La Liga last season, scoring five goals and providing four assists in the process.
– Fenerbahce wants to close a deal with the Barcelona winger Ansu FatiAccording to Rudy Galetti, the Turkish side are looking at a loan deal, which would see the Catalan giants cover part of the 21-year-old's wages. Fati spent last season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, where he scored two goals in 19 Premier League appearances.
– Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka According to Sky Sport Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg, Bayern are keen to keep him at the club, despite the Bavarians' desire to get rid of him. Bayern are attempting to convince the 29-year-old to leave the club this summer, however, the midfielder will only consider a transfer in January and that depends on whether he receives enough minutes after August. Bayern are reported to have not set a valuation for Goretzka and are open to negotiating a deal with other clubs.
– Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale The 26-year-old remains desperate to leave the club this summer, Football Insider can reveal. The 26-year-old has attracted interest from across Europe, with the report mentioning Ajax Amsterdam and Wolverhampton Wanderers as interested parties, however, a deal is yet to materialise. Despite the lack of movement, Ramsdale is reported to still be keen to leave the Emirates as he looks to play first-team football after losing his starting place to David Raya.
– Napoli push for Brighton youngster Billy Gilmour and Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominayaccording to Calciomercato. However, the report indicates that a deal for McTominay could prove difficult to reach. United are believed to be demanding €30m for the Scotland international, and the Red Devils are not interested in allowing him to leave on loan. Consequently, if Napoli want to land McTominay, along with a striker, the Italian club will have to offload him. Victor Osimhen First, the Nigerian star has been heavily linked with a possible transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea this summer.
