Transfer speculation: Sterling in discussions with Napoli following Chelsea contract conclusion
Raheem Sterling is currently in discussions to transfer to Napoli, while Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero is garnering interest from both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Negotiations are ongoing between Napoli and Raheem Sterling, with the free agent winger eager to reconnect with his close friend and former Manchester City colleague Kevin De Bruyne, as reported by The Sun. The 31-year-old recently had his contract with Chelsea mutually terminated and is prepared to accept a pay cut to facilitate a move abroad and revitalize his career. Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna has previously noted Sterling’s “significant financial expectations,” and a loan attempt last summer was unsuccessful due to similar concerns, but a deal may now be feasible at reduced terms.
– Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has drawn considerable interest from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. The 27-year-old is reportedly becoming increasingly dissatisfied with Spurs’ recruitment approach and the absence of high-profile signings, prompting him to seek a transfer to a club that consistently competes in the later stages of the Champions League. The Argentina international has even suggested on Instagram that the lack of squad depth at the north London club is “unbelievable but true and disgraceful.”
– La Gazzetta dello Sport has indicated that Juventus plans to pursue free agents this summer, beginning with Bournemouth center back Marcos Senesi, who they believe could challenge Lloyd Kelly for a spot. Juventus prefers Roma right-back Zeki Çelik over Celta Vigo’s Óscar Mingueza due to his experience in Serie A. In midfield, they are monitoring Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva and have made an approach for Al Ahli’s Franck Kessié, although their ideal target remains Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.
– While Juventus may be considering free agents for various positions, Tuttosport reports that they are prepared to invest in a striker. If they do not acquire Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, Juventus might look to re-sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani once his loan at Tottenham Hotspur concludes. Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is their primary alternative, as initial talks with the 28-year-old’s representatives were always aimed at a summer transfer rather than a January move.
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EXPERT TAKE
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OTHER RUMORS
– AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has drawn ongoing interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United. (Caught Offside)
– AC Milan intends to negotiate with Fiorentina regarding Moise Kean this summer, as they consider the striker’s €62m release clause excessive. (Calciomercato)
– Young Middlesbrough striker Cruz Ibeh is attracting attention from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. (TEAMtalk)
– Inter Milan has already engaged in discussions with the agents of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario concerning the potential terms of a summer transfer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Bayern Munich is interested in Tottenham Hotspur center back Luka Vuskovic, who is currently on loan at Hamburg. (TEAMtalk)
– Multiple clubs are pursuing West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Alex Jimenez is set to become a permanent player for Bournemouth this week in a deal valued at €19.5m plus €5.3m in add-ons, which will be divided between AC Milan and Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Clubs from Serie A and the Saudi Pro League have expressed interest in signing Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi as a free agent this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Feyenoord is among the teams that have reached out to free agent attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, who last played for Seoul FC. (The Daily Mail)
– Free agent center back Kurt Zouma is nearing a move to Chinese club Shandong Taishan. (Footmercato)
– Galatasaray is in negotiations with Real Betis regarding the acquisition of Sergi Altimira, although the LaLiga club has already rejected three offers. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Borussia Monchengladbach winger Can Armando Guner is close to transferring to Galatasaray for €500,000 plus €100,000 in add-ons. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
