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: Juve keep a close eye on Sancho and González
Juventus remain committed to closing a deal with Manchester United winger Jadon Sanchodespite getting closer to Fiorentina Nico Gonzalezaccording Fabricius Romano.
With Federico Iglesia Juventus, who look set to leave the Turin side for Barcelona, have been keen to boost their options on the wing. Argentina international Gonzalez appears to be first out of the queue, with an €8m loan (and a €25m option to buy) set to be announced imminently. However, this has not dented their hopes of striking a deal for Sancho.
Sancho has been on Juventus' radar this summer and while the 24-year-old has reportedly seen his relationship with United manager Erik ten Hag improve, there is still a chance he could leave Old Trafford before the end of the transfer window.
Sancho was left out of United's squad for the 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, with Romano suggesting this was largely due to negotiations which are expected to continue in the coming days.
Football Italia news agency has suggested that the 21-year-old FC Porto midfielder Francisco Concepcion He is also on Juventus' shortlist of candidates.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Marseille are interested in closing a deal for the Everton striker Neal Maupaybut they will face competition from Brentford, according to Foot Mercato. It has been reported that Everton have already rejected a loan offer for Maupay to Marseille.
– Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira According to The Sun, Vieria is set to return to Porto. The report reveals that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has informed the 24-year-old that he does not fit into his plans, meaning Vieria will be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium before the end of the transfer window.
– Atalanta midfielder Teun Cooperators He remains a priority for Juventus, who are keen to get a deal done before the transfer window closes, Calciomercato suggests. The Dutch midfielder was left out of Atalanta's squad for the clash with Torino, suggesting a move could be edging ever closer.
– Napoli striker Victor Osimhen PSG are considering a move to Paris Saint-Germain for him, but the French club may not meet Napoli’s valuation, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Nigerian international has a €130m release clause, although Napoli are reported to be holding out for a figure in the region of €100m. Although PSG are expected to make their first official approach of the summer for Osimhen in the coming days, they are apparently unlikely to match Napoli’s valuation. This leaves the door ajar for both Arsenal and Chelsea, who are lurking in the background, while Saudi Arabian clubs also remain interested in securing a move for Osimhen.
– Aston Villa are in talks with VfL Wolfsburg over the midfielder Aster Vranckxreveals Nicolo SchiraThe 21-year-old had reportedly attracted interest from Crystal Palace earlier in the transfer window, while Fiorentina and Napoli have also been linked with a move for the playmaker.
