Transfer speculation: Salah considers move to Roma following departure from Liverpool
Mohamed Salah is contemplating a return to Roma when he departs Liverpool in the summer, while Manchester United is monitoring the situation as midfielder Adam Wharton anticipates leaving Crystal Palace when the transfer window opens. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers and rumors from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is weighing the possibility of rejoining Roma when he moves on in the summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Salah netted 34 goals in 83 appearances during his two-year tenure, but finalizing a transfer may prove challenging as the 33-year-old commands a net salary of β¬12 million per season, while Roma’s budget is capped at a net β¬4 million. However, he may consider spending a year back in the Italian capital before determining his next destination. Meanwhile, sources have informed ESPN that Al Ittihad has resumed negotiations for the Egypt international, with Al Qadsiah being the only other Saudi Pro League club capable of competing for his signature.
– Adam Wharton is expected to depart Crystal Palace this summer amid interest from Manchester United, as reported by The Sun. The 22-year-old midfielder believes he is prepared to advance in his career and aims to join a club competing in the Champions League. The Red Devils have also been monitoring Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba, and AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott. Another report from The Sun indicates that Brighton is reconsidering their position on Baleba after previously demanding Β£100 million for the 22-year-old’s transfer last summer.
– Liverpool is interested in acquiring Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise as a potential replacement for Salah, amid interest from Real Madrid, according to Christian Falk. However, Bayern is not inclined to allow the 24-year-old to leave, even for an offer of β¬200 million, and he does not possess a release clause. The Bundesliga leaders are also looking to offer the France international a new contract, despite his current deal extending until 2029.
– Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is making every effort to join Barcelona when his contract concludes in the summer, as reported by Sport. Barcelona has previously attempted to sign the Portugal international during various transfer windows, but they now harbor doubts regarding the 31-year-old’s age and whether they require a player in his preferred positions. Barcelona sporting director Deco has requested additional time to reach a decision, while Silva and his agent Jorge Mendes have expressed their willingness to be patient.
– Juventus is preparing to pursue Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport. Juventus has made inquiries to the 37-year-old’s representatives in recent weeks, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. They traveled to Warsaw this week to observe Lewandowski score Poland’s equalizer as his team came from behind to defeat Albania 2-1. Juventus is assessing him while also discussing an extension for Dusan Vlahovic‘s contract and exploring a deal to sign Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from Paris Saint-Germain.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is likely to join Manchester United if Michael Carrick remains as manager. (Football Insider)
– Liverpool may submit an offer of approximately β¬80 million to acquire Nottingham Forest center back Murillo. (TEAMtalk)
– Manchester United is intrigued by the possibility of signing Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. (TEAMtalk)
– Marcus Rashford is fully committed to making his loan from Manchester United to Barcelona permanent despite interest from Saudi Arabia and Aston Villa. (TEAMtalk)
– Manchester United has requested updated information on Atalanta midfielder Ederson, although they have not yet taken any concrete steps toward a deal. (Rudy Galetti)
– Barcelona, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs monitoring Roma center back Evan Ndicka. (Caught Offside)
– AC Milan is interested in Genk attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United. (Tuttosport)
– AC Milan aims to sign Fiorentina striker Moise Kean but will seek to negotiate a structure for the deal rather than paying his β¬62 million release clause in one payment. (Calciomercato)
– After failing to sign Al Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby in January, Internazionale may find a deal easier to finalize in the summer if the Saudi Pro League club acquires Salah from Liverpool. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– A decision regarding the future of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been postponed, with discussions expected to occur after the Bavarians face Real Madrid in the Champions League. (Christian Falk)
– Romelu Lukaku appears poised to leave Napoli following the World Cup. The striker has been approached by clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, while Anderlecht is also considering a return. (Nicolo Schira)
– Internazionale’s search for a center back has led them to consider Udinese’s Oumar Solet, Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic, and River Plate’s Lautaro Rivero. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Inter may offload Luis Henrique to create space and resources to sign Atalanta wing back Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Real Betis is a strong contender to sign Dani Ceballos after the midfielder has decided to leave Real Madrid. (Marca)
– Real Madrid and backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin do not plan to part ways, despite numerous offers expected for him in the summer. (AS)
