Transfer Rumours: Latest News on Kyle Walker, Goncalo Ramos, Kai Havertz and More
The transfer window is open and teams across Europe are looking to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. Here is the latest news on some of the biggest names being linked with moves.
Kyle Walker
Bayern Munich are discussing a move for Manchester City and England full-back Kyle Walker, 33. According to the Mail, the German giants are keen to add the experienced defender to their ranks. Walker has been a key player for City since joining from Tottenham in 2017, and it remains to be seen if he will be allowed to leave the club this summer.
Goncalo Ramos
Manchester United are being offered the chance to sign £80m-rated Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 21, from Benfica. According to the Sun, the Red Devils have been alerted to the availability of the highly-rated forward and could make a move for him in the coming weeks. Ramos has been in impressive form for Benfica this season, scoring 11 goals in 20 appearances.
Kai Havertz
Chelsea have turned down an opening bid from Arsenal for Kai Havertz but talks are continuing and the Germany forward, 24, is keen on a move. According to the Telegraph (subscription required), Bayern Munich have now joined Arsenal in the race to sign Havertz, with Sky Sport Germany reporting that the Bavarians are ready to make an offer for the attacking midfielder.
Ilkay Gundogan
Barcelona have made Ilkay Gundogan, 32, their priority signing for this summer and have stepped up their pursuit of the Germany midfielder, who is out of contract at Manchester City, by offering him an improved three-year deal. According to Athletic (subscription required), Gundogan is considering his options and could opt to move to the Camp Nou this summer.
David de Gea
David de Gea, 31, looks set to leave Manchester United in the summer, with the Spanish goalkeeper’s contract talks at Old Trafford “looking bleak”. According to the Mirror, De Gea is keen to move on and could be set for a return to his homeland with Atletico Madrid interested in signing him.
Dejan Kulusevski
Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski, 23, will turn his loan move from Juventus to Tottenham into a permanent transfer after the two clubs agreed a fee of £25.6m. According to 90min, Spurs have been impressed by Kulusevski’s performances this season and are ready to make his move permanent.
Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City are on the brink of completing a deal worth about £34m to sign Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, from Chelsea. According to ESPN, City are close to agreeing a deal for Kovacic and he could be set for a reunion with former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri at the Etihad Stadium.
Moises Caicedo
Brighton are looking for a fee of £100m from Chelsea for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. According to Athletic (subscription required), Chelsea have almost reached an agreement on personal terms with Caicedo and are now looking to agree a fee with Brighton for the highly-rated midfielder.
Bernardo Silva
Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Bernardo Silva and have opened talks with the Portugal winger’s agent, but Manchester City do not want to sell the 28-year-old. According to Nicolo Schira, PSG have identified Silva as a potential target but City are unwilling to let him leave this summer.
Hakim Ziyech
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr are ready to make a considerable offer to Chelsea’s Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30. According to Foot Mercato (in French), Al-Nassr are keen to add Ziyech to their squad and could make an offer for him in the coming weeks.
Robin Koch
Manchester United and Tottenham are among the teams to have held talks with the representatives of Leeds United’s Germany centre-back Robin Koch, 26. According to 90min, both clubs are interested in signing Koch and could make an offer for him in the coming weeks.
Tosin Adarabioyo
Fulham’s English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 25, is among the potential targets being considered by Tottenham. According to Sky Sports, Spurs are looking at Adarabioyo as an option at centre-back and could make a move for him this summer.
Fabio Carvalho
West Ham have submitted a loan offer for Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho, 20, while Brentford and Burnley have also made enquiries about a temporary deal for the Portugal Under-21s winger. According to Football Insider, West Ham are leading the race for Carvalho but it remains to be seen if they can agree a deal with Liverpool for him.
Jack and Tyler Fletcher
Manchester United have begun talks with Manchester City in an attempt to sign Jack and Tyler Fletcher, the 16-year-old twin sons of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, who is technical director at Old Trafford. According to Manchester Evening News, United are keen to bring in the talented youngsters and could make an offer for them in the coming weeks.
Conclusion
The transfer window is open and teams across Europe are looking to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. There is plenty of speculation surrounding some of Europe’s biggest names and it looks set to be an exciting few weeks as teams look to complete their transfer business.