Transfer Talk: Barca close in on Swedish starlet Bergvall،
The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves being made and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
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Barcelona expected to have official offer for Djurgardens midfielder Lucas Bergvall accepted next week, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Catalan club, still reeling from Xavi Hernández's confirmation that he will step down as coach at the end of the season, have reportedly agreed a fixed fee of €7 million for the 17-year-old, with a potential additional 3 million euros. THE.
Although the deal is close to being completed now, the Swede – who made his international debut in January – will only travel to Catalonia in July.
Several other big-name clubs across Europe have expressed interest in the talented teenager in recent months, but he has always been very clear about his desire to join Barcelona.
Bergvall was a regular feature for Djurgardens during the Allsvenskan 2023 campaign, often coming off the bench for the team that ultimately finished fourth, scoring twice for them.
He also came off the bench in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying defeat to FC Luzern earlier this season.
Bergvall will become the third Swedish player to represent Barcelona after Patrik Andersson, Henrik Larsson and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Paper gossip
– AC Milan tries to recruit Al Ahli central defender Merih Demiral on loan until the end of the season, reports Sky Sports Italia, which adds that they are not looking to make this transfer permanent. There are obstacles to the 25-year-old's arrival, but as he has a high salary, the Saudi Pro League club have not yet given him permission to leave and the Turkey international is suffering from injuries.
– Bayern Munich could allow Joshua Kimmich leave this month and Tottenham Hotspur could try to sign the midfielder if they fail to bring in Chelsea. Conor Gallagher, according to Football Insider. Ange Postecoglou's side have now prioritized signing a midfielder and Chelsea have demanded £80m for Gallagher, 23, while Kimmich, 28, could be available between 40 and 60 million pounds sterling.
– Brentford have reached an agreement with Club Brugge to sign a winger Antonio Nusasaid Fabrizio Romano, with a deal in place for a move worth more than €30 million. The 18-year-old will stay with the Belgian club until June and then head to London, having also given the green light for the transfer despite interest from various other clubs.
– Aston Villa made third improved offer to sign Middlesbrough striker Morgane Rogers, according to The Athletic, which adds that this offer is in the region of £15 million, including add-ons. The 21-year-old is Villa's priority for the January transfer window and negotiations are continuing, with the Premier League club hoping to complete the deal early next week.
– VfB Stuttgart has expressed interest in Florian Neuhaus with Borussia Mönchengladbach and have already held discussions regarding the midfielder, reports Sport Bild. It will likely initially be a six-month loan, followed by an option to make the deal permanent, although no concrete negotiations have taken place on how much this could cost.
