The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Premier League clubs are stalking Mazraoui
Manchester United and West Ham United are interested in signing the Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraouiaccording to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland.
The 26-year-old has reportedly emerged as a priority target for both Premier League clubs and while Bayern initially demanded €30m for the right-back, the Bavarian side have since lowered their valuation. Instead, Bayern are reported to be pushing for a fee of between €20m and €25m.
Mazraoui is under contract with the German giants until 2026, meaning Bayern are not under much financial pressure to offload the defender this summer. However, the Moroccan international only made 15 starts in the Bundesliga last season, which could see Bayern decide to ease his exit. A departure would allow Bayern to secure vital funds that could allow them to secure their own transfer targets for new coach Vincent Kompany.
Manchester United have reportedly been interested in adding a right-back throughout the summer. The Red Devils have previously been linked with the Bayer Leverkusen right-back. Jeremie FrimpongHowever, Mazraoui has now established himself as an alternative.
PAPER GOSSIP
– West Ham are working on a deal with the Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-BissakaAccording to Football Insider, the 26-year-old will be able to leave United this summer as he enters the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. It is reported that while West Ham are showing interest, Wan-Bissaka also has approaches from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray to consider.
– Al Ittihad and Manchester City struggle to reach agreement on goalkeeper's valuation Edersonreveals Fabrizio Romano. The Saudi side have been heavily linked with a possible move for the 30-year-old, and City could be open to an exit. City are reported to be demanding a total package of between €50-60m to offload the Brazilian, however, Al Ittihad are still nowhere close to meeting that valuation.
– Chelsea have identified the Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion as a priority target for a new striker, according to Nicolo Schira. The 20-year-old scored eight goals in LALIGA during his loan spell at Alaves last season, which has led to interest emerging from across Europe for the youngster. The report states that Chelsea will look to present a fresh approach to Atleti, with the Blues looking to reach an agreement with Omorodion that would keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2031.
– Barcelona are increasingly confident of closing a deal with the Athletic Club winger Nico Williamssuggests Sport. The report reveals that while Barcelona's directors are confident that a deal will be reached, Williams has not yet decided on his future and has not informed the Catalan side of his desire to join the club.
– Paris Saint-Germain will focus on closing a deal with the Benfica midfielder Juan Nevesunlike Manchester United Bruno FernandesAccording to Fabrizio Romano, PSG are understood to be keen to add options to their midfield this summer and have identified Neves as an ideal player. The 19-year-old scored three goals and provided two assists in the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season, which has also reportedly attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
