The Latest Transfer Rumours in Football
The transfer window is open and the rumours are flying in. From Kylian Mbappe’s record-breaking move to Manchester City’s interest in Kyle Walker, the football world is abuzz with speculation. Here’s a look at the latest transfer rumours in football.
RB Leipzig and Croatia Defender Josko Gvardiol Close to £86m Move to Manchester City
RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol is close to a record £86m move to Manchester City. According to The Telegraph, the 21-year-old centre-back has been identified as a potential replacement for Aymeric Laporte, who is attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus. Gvardiol has made 27 appearances for Leipzig this season and is considered one of the brightest young defenders in Europe.
Kylian Mbappe Wants Package Worth at Least £206m to Join Any Club This Summer
Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe is looking for a package worth at least £206m to join any club this summer. According to The Mail, the 24-year-old is one of the most sought-after players in world football and is reportedly keen to move away from the French capital. Mbappe has scored 29 goals in 32 appearances this season and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world.
AC Milan Make Bid for Chelsea and USA Winger Christian Pulisic
AC Milan have made a bid of 14m euros for Chelsea and USA winger Christian Pulisic. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent weeks and Milan are keen to add him to their ranks. Pulisic has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 28 appearances this season and is considered one of the most exciting young players in Europe.
Manchester City Keen to Keep England Right-Back Kyle Walker
Manchester City are keen to keep England right-back Kyle Walker, who has been the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 33-year-old is set to be offered a new contract by the Premier League club as they look to keep him at the Etihad Stadium. Walker has made 28 appearances this season and is widely regarded as one of the best full-backs in Europe.
Brentford Agree Club-Record Fee for Republic of Ireland Centre-Back Nathan Collins
Brentford have agreed a club-record fee of £23m to sign 22-year-old Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins from Wolves. According to Sky Sports, Collins has made 10 appearances for Wolves this season and is highly rated by manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The defender is expected to be a key part of Brentford’s push for promotion to the Premier League this season.
Serie A Champions Napoli Reject Wolves’ £35m Bid for Max Kilman
Serie A champions Napoli have seen a bid of 35m euros rejected by Wolves for another of their centre-backs, 26-year-old English centre-back Max Kilman. According to The Athletic, Kilman has made nine appearances for Wolves this season and is highly rated by manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The defender is expected to be a key part of Wolves’ push for European qualification this season.
Former Fulham Loanee Manor Solomon Set to Join Tottenham
Former Fulham loanee Manor Solomon is set to join Tottenham, with the Londoners agreeing a five-year deal with the Israel international due to his contract with Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk being suspended. According to The Athletic, the 23-year-old winger has been linked with a move away from Shakhtar for some time and Tottenham have now moved quickly to secure his services.
West Ham Make Formal Approach for Leeds United’s Tyler Adams
West Ham have made a formal approach for Leeds United’s 24-year-old America midfielder Tyler Adams. According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Adams has been in impressive form for Leeds this season and is highly rated by manager Marcelo Bielsa. The midfielder is expected to be a key part of Leeds’ push for promotion to the Premier League this season.
Luton Town in Talks with Birmingham City Over Tahith Chong
Luton Town are in talks with Birmingham City to sign Dutch winger Tahith Chong, 23, from the Championship club. According to The Mail, Chong has made 11 appearances for Birmingham this season and is highly rated by manager Aitor Karanka. The winger is expected to be a key part of Luton’s push for promotion to the Premier League this season.
Jesse Lingard Training with MLS Side Inter Miami
Former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard is training with MLS side Inter Miami, following Wayne Rooney denying the England international will join DC United. According to The Mirror, Lingard has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford for some time and Inter Miami are now looking to secure his services.
Gianluigi Buffon Offered £25m-a-Year Deal to Move to Saudi Pro League
Former Juventus, Paris St-Germain and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has been offered a £25m-a-year deal to move to the Saudi Pro League. According to The Mail, Buffon recently became a free agent after leaving Juventus and is now being targeted by Saudi Arabian clubs as they look to add experience and quality to their ranks.
Sergio Ramos Identified as Next Target for Inter Miami
Sergio Ramos, 37, has been identified as the next target for Inter Miami, with the MLS club keen on the former Paris St-Germain centre-back after he recently became a free agent. According to The Mirror, Ramos is one of the most experienced defenders in world football and would be a huge coup for Inter Miami if they can secure his services.
Konstantinos Mavropanos Set to Cost Nottingham Forest Between £13m and £17m
Former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos will cost Nottingham Forest ‘between £13m and £17m’ if he arrives from Stuttgart, with Eintracht Frankfurt and Napoli also interested in the 25-year-old Greece international. According to The Mail, Mavropanos has been linked with a move away from Stuttgart for some time and Forest are now looking to secure his services.
Angel Di Maria Close to Joining Benfica
Benfica are close to signing Juventus’ 35-year-old winger Angel Di Maria, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. According to Fabrizio Romano, Di Maria has been linked with a move away from Turin for some time and Benfica are now looking to secure his services. The winger has scored three goals and provided four assists in 18 appearances this season and would be a huge coup for Benfica if they can secure his services.