Transfer updates: Dembélé’s representative confers with Manchester City
The current Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé may be a candidate for a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City, while Barcelona is contemplating a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Stay updated with the latest transfer news and speculation from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– The representative of Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé recently met with Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana, as reported by Diario Sport. The 28-year-old, who earned the Ballon d’Or for his contributions to PSG’s UEFA Champions League victory last season, has a contract with the European champions that extends until 2028. Nevertheless, his agent, Moussa Sissoko, is investigating alternative options, as discussions regarding an extension have not been progressing favorably, despite PSG prioritizing Dembélé’s renewal. There have not been any formal discussions regarding a transfer to City at this point, and the Premier League club understands that PSG would not facilitate Dembélé’s departure easily.
– Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is being considered by Barcelona should they opt to bolster that position, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Blaugrana aim to acquire a striker, center-back, and winger in the summer, although wide forwards Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are established starters, and Marcus Rashford’s loan from Manchester United could potentially be made permanent. Currently, Barça is only observing Neto, 26, but there exists a clause in his contract that would ease a transfer if they choose to pursue it.
– Atlético Madrid will prevent Barcelona from acquiring Julián Álvarez, but Los Colchoneros might allow the striker to move to the Premier League if they receive an offer that significantly surpasses €100m, as per Diario Sport. Both Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in the 26-year-old, while Barcelona has acknowledged that securing him is nearly impossible. The Blaugrana would only consider pursuing the Argentina international if he publicly expresses a desire to join them, which now seems unlikely.
– Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo, but there is also interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Newcastle United, and other European clubs, according to TEAMtalk. The 19-year-old’s contract with Die Roten Bullen runs until 2029 and does not contain a release clause, so the Bundesliga club is likely to demand between €80m and €100m. For the moment, Ouedraogo is entirely focused on assisting Leipzig in qualifying for the Champions League and securing his spot in Germany’s squad for the World Cup.
– This is not the only report regarding Manchester United’s interest in midfielders, as The Sun indicates that the Red Devils’ shortlist also features Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba. However, Manchester United would need to qualify for the Champions League to have a chance of signing Anderson or Wharton, and there are uncertainties about their ability to compete with Manchester City for the latter.
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– Juventus have looked into the possibility of signing goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who considers his time at Aston Villa to be concluded. (Tuttosport)
– Real Madrid continues to monitor Ibrahima Konaté, with the center-back’s future at Liverpool still uncertain. (talkSPORT)
– Manchester City plans to acquire a midfielder in the summer and continues to prioritize Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Barcelona is interested in Tottenham Hotspur center-back Luka Vuskovic, who has performed well while on loan at Hamburg. (Diario Sport)
– AC Milan is considering Fiorentina’s Moise Kean as they seek to sign a striker during the summer transfer window. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Inter Milan is keen on Al Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby, who wishes to return to Europe. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are all interested in Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Lee Kang-In. (TEAMtalk)
– Inter Milan may allow Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella to leave for the right offer, while they are looking to acquire Roma midfielder Manu Koné. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-Jae and Lazio’s Mario Gila are AC Milan’s main targets as they aim to sign a center-back. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– FC Cologne winger Said El Mala is on the radar of Newcastle United, who are looking to sign a striker in the summer. (Daily Mail)
– Real Madrid considers Eduardo Camavinga as transferable but will not accept offers below €50m, with Premier League clubs showing interest. (Marca)
– Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi are potential candidates to depart Borussia Dortmund in the summer. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Leeds United is contemplating a double move to sign Jens Petter Hauge and Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt. (TEAMtalk)
– Juventus is closely monitoring 18-year-old AZ Alkmaar striker Bendeguz Kovacs. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Napoli and Inter Milan are interested in Dinamo Zagreb right-back Moris Valincic. (Nicolo Schira)
