Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Man City’s Gvardiol
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is a target for Barcelona, while City eye Bayern Munich midfielder Alexander Pavlovic as a potential long-term replacement for Rodri. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Barcelona are most interested in Manchester City Josko Gvardiol and Inter Milan Alessandro Bastoni as they look to sign a central defender, reports Mundo Deportivo. The search for defensive reinforcement comes with Ronald Araújo taking a break to deal with mental health issues while Andreas Christensen’s contract ends this summer. THE Blaugrana are also closely monitoring Borussia Dortmund Nico SchlotterbeckCrystal Palace Marc Guéhi and that of Liverpool Ibrahima Konate.
– Manchester City and Chelsea are both closely monitoring the progress of the Bayern Munich midfielder Alexander Pavlovicaccording to TEAMtalk, it is even estimated that the 21-year-old could be “the closest thing to Rodri”. There is no indication that Pavlovic or Bayern want to part ways, but that has not stopped the Premier League pair from expressing interest after Manchester United were linked with the Germany international in the summer.
– Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are all looking for the AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smithreports Marca. They have all had scouts present at the 19-year-old’s recent matches, as he is “one of the jewels of European football” and could be one of the biggest names in the summer transfer window. Smit has made 26 appearances in all competitions this season, recording two goals and five assists.
– Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all interested in a summer move for the Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfriesaccording to TEAMtalk, a January transfer was canceled due to the 29-year-old’s ongoing ankle injury. Premier League clubs have asked to be kept informed of the Nethelrands international’s health and recovery plan, with the trio’s plan being to closely monitor his return before deciding on concrete measures ahead of the summer transfer window.
– Atlético Madrid closely monitoring the future of the Bayern Munich midfielder Leon GoretzkaAS reports, with the 30-year-old’s contract expiring at the end of the season. The Germany international’s situation in Bavaria has become complicated as Bayern are unwilling to make a big bid to renew his contract, but it has previously been suggested he is also on the radar of Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Mohamed SalahLiverpool’s future could hinge on the club beating Manchester United and Manchester City with the signing of the AFC Bournemouth winger. Antoine Séményo in January. (Football transfers)
– As Bournemouth prepare for Semenyo’s departure, they have become the latest club to consider Tottenham Hotspur’s departure. Brennan Johnson optional. (TEAMtalk)
– Chelsea top the list of clubs interested in the Stade Rennais central defender Jeremy Jacquet. (The Parisian)
– Dayot Upamecano and Bayern Munich are largely in agreement on the contract renewal, but the centre-back’s representatives want a release clause to be active during the first year of his contract, while Bayern want it to happen during the second. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in the 27-year-old. (Sports image)
– Kobbie Mainoo sees no future for himself at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim and is reportedly ready to leave permanently in January. (Daily Mail)
– Ruben Loftus-Joue could leave AC Milan in January to become a regular starter and contribute to their World Cup hopes with England. The midfielder has attracted interest from Lazio and Premier League clubs. (Calciomercato)
– Manchester City are ready to leave Savinho leaving in January despite blocking the winger’s move to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer and handing him a new contract in October. (Football Insider)
– Barcelona want to recruit the 15-year-old Norwich City winger. Ajay Tavares and develop it in La Masia. (Sports World)
– AC Milan consider finalizing loan deal for West Ham United striker Nicolas Fullkrug with the possibility of making the deal permanent, with their match against Genoa on January 8 hoping to be his debut. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– AC Milan also replaces left-back from Independiente Medellin Juan Arizala and negotiations for the Partizan Belgrade striker Andrej Kostic. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Stuttgart close to breakthrough in negotiations for Racing Santander striker Jérémie Arévalowhose release clause of 7 million euros should be triggered this weekend. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Girona and River Plate want to sign Claudio Echeverri on loan upon his return from Bayer Leverkusen to Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Everton keeping tabs on Leeds United right-back Jayden Bogle before the January transfer window. (Football Insider)
– Lyon inquired about the Bahia central defender Santiago Ramos Mingo. (Sports Journal)
– Three Serie A clubs have shown interest in a six-month loan for Antonio Vergarathe midfielder wanting to leave Napoli to get more playing time. (Nicolo Schira)
