Transfer rumors, news: Dembélé’s agent meets with Man City
Reigning Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembélé could be lined up for a future move from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City, while Barcelona consider a move for the Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– The agent of the Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembélérecently met with Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana, according to Diario Sport. The 28-year-old, who won the Ballon d’Or for his part in PSG’s UEFA Champions League triumph last season, has a contract with the European champions which runs until 2028. However, his representative, Moussa Sissoko, is exploring other options and negotiations regarding an extension are not progressing positively despite Parisians considering the renewal of Dembélé as a priority. There have been no formal negotiations over a move to City so far, and the Premier League club are aware that PSG would not facilitate Dembélé’s departure.
– The Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is on Barcelona’s radar in case they decide to strengthen this position, reports Mundo Deportivo. THE Blaugrana The aim is to sign a striker, a central defender and a winger this summer, although forwards Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are undisputed starters while Marcus Rashford’s loan at Manchester United could yet be made permanent. So far, Barca are only monitoring Neto, 26, but there is a clause in his contract that will facilitate a transfer if he decides to make a move.
– Atlético Madrid will block any attempt to sign Barcelona Julian Alvarezbut The Colchoneros could let the striker move to the Premier League if he receives an offer well in excess of €100 million, according to Diario Sport. Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in the 26-year-old, while Barcelona have accepted that signing him is virtually impossible. THE Blaugrana would only attempt to sign the Argentina international if he publicly declared his desire to play for them, which is now unlikely.
– Manchester United and Chelsea are the favorites to sign the RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo but there is also interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Newcastle United and other European teams, according to TEAMtalk. The 19-year-old’s contract with Die Roten Bullen runs until 2029 and does not include a release clause, so the Bundesliga club would likely demand between €80 million and €100 million. For now, Ouedraogo is fully focused on qualifying Leipzig for the Champions League and securing his place in the German squad for the World Cup.
– This isn’t the only story about Manchester United’s interest in midfielders, as The Sun reports that the Red Devils’ shortlist also includes Newcastle United players. Sandro TonaliNottingham Forest Elliot AndersonCrystal Palace Adam WhartonAFC Bournemouth Alex Scott and Brighton & Hove Albion Carlos Baleba. However, Man United would have to qualify for the Champions League to have any chance of signing Anderson or Wharton and there are doubts over whether they can compete with Manchester City for first.
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– Juventus explored the possibility of signing a goalkeeper Emiliano Martinezwho considers his time at Aston Villa to be over. (Tuttosport)
– Real Madrid is still one of the clubs monitored Ibrahima Konatewith the centre-back’s future at Liverpool remaining uncertain. (talkSPORT)
– Manchester City will sign a midfielder this summer and will still see Nottingham Forest Elliot Anderson as a priority. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Barcelona interested in Tottenham Hotspur central defender Luka Vuskovicwho impressed on loan at Hamburg. (Sports Journal)
– AC Milan considers that of Fiorentina Moses Kean as they look to sign a striker during the summer transfer window. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Inter Milan interested in Al Ittihad winger Moussa Diabywho wants to return to Europe. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are all interested in the Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Lee Kang-In. (TEAMtalk)
– Inter Milan could leave Alessandro Bastoni And Nicolas Barella leave for the right amount, as they look to bring in the Roma midfielder Manu Kone. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– from Bayern Munich Kim Min Jae and that of Lazio Mario Gila are the priorities of AC Milan which aims to recruit a central defender. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– FC Cologne winger Said El Mala is on Newcastle United’s radar and the Magpies want to sign a striker this summer. (Daily Mail)
– Real Madrid see Eduardo Camavinga as transferable but will not accept anything less than €50 million, with Premier League clubs interested. (Marca)
– Serhou Guirassy And Karim Adeyemi are potential candidates to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. (Sky Sports Germany)
– Leeds United considers double approach to signing Jens Petter Hauge And Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt. (TEAMtalk)
– Juventus are closely following the 18-year-old AZ Alkmaar striker. Bendeguz Kovacs. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Napoli and Inter Milan are interested in Dinamo Zagreb right-back Moris Valincic. (Nicolo Schira)
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