Transfer Talk: Barca dealt blow in race for Bayern star Kimmich،
We still have time before the summer transfer window reopens in Europe, but many moves are in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Bayern hope to keep Kimmich
Barcelona's signing hopes Joshua Kimmich have taken a hit, with Bayern Munich ready to begin negotiations with the 29-year-old over a new contract, Mundo Deportivo reports.
The midfielder is a long-term target for Barca, even though the Spanish club are crippled by their ongoing financial problems. However, as the player openly expresses his frustrations with Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, combined with the way the season has gone for Bayern – with the reigning champions looking increasingly likely to finish second behind Bayer Leverkusen – there were rumors of Kimmich leaving. intensified into a roar.
However, Bayern's new sporting director Max Eberl reportedly believes the situation between the Germany international and the club will improve now that Bayern have confirmed Tuchel's departure at the end of the season.
Kimmich, whose contract ends in 2025, has also been linked with Manchester City and Manchester United.
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Paper gossip
– Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has repeatedly admitted wanting to keep the midfielder. Conor Gallagher, but the club is likely to accelerate his departure to help avoid financial fair play issues. This is according to Teamtalk, who estimate that the Londoners will look to take Gallagher off the books before June 30.
– AC Milan hopes to convince its rising star Francesco Camarda sign his first professional contract with them, but the Rossoneri facing enormous pressure from Paris Saint-Germain, among others. Footmercato reports that the French side are among several clubs tracking the 16-year-old striker who has so far scored almost 500 goals in less than 90 matches for Milan's various age groups.
– Lazio failed in their signing attempt Jack Clarke from Sunderland in January, but the Italians will be hoping for better luck in their pursuit of the winger, as well as his teammate Jobe Bellingham, in summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. Sunderland were reluctant to let Clarke, 23, leave for Italy in the winter transfer window, and it's easy to see why: the winger has scored 15 goals and added four assists in 33 league appearances this season.
– Five European clubs followed the highly-rated youngster from Tottenham Hotspur Callum Olusesibut Fabrizio Romano reports that the 16-year-old is close to signing a new professional contract with the north London club. Tottenham were aware of interest from a number of clubs last summer, but they are now confident of keeping the teenager for at least two more years, with the Nigerian set to sign a deal on Monday that would keep him at the club until June 2026.
