Transfer Talk: Man United among clubs eyeing Madrid’s Rodrygo،
We still have time before the summer transfer window reopens in Europe, but there are many movements underway 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: Four Premier League clubs want Rodrygo from Madrid
Four Premier League clubs interested in Real Madrid winger Rodrygoaccording to Sport.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United are all said to be interested in the 23-year-old, although they are aware a decision to secure him could be difficult. The Whites are not currently looking to discuss a move for the Brazil international, but it is hoped they can be persuaded to negotiate if they receive an offer in the region of €100m.
Rodrygo, aware that uncertainties could arise over his future after the arrival of Endrick and the potential signing of Kylian Mbappéis reportedly determined to continue at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he signed a new contract in November that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2028.
He has contributed to 22 goals in 41 matches in all competitions this season.
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GOSSIP PAPER (by Adam Brown)
– An early advantage was taken by Chelsea in the race for the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, reports Calciomercato. The 25-year-old continues to be linked with a move away from Serie A this summer, and although Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested, it is the Blues who are said to be in “pole position” for his signature.
– Barcelona wants to keep Atlético Madrid striker on loan Joao Felix this summer, says Sport. THE Blaugrana would make it a priority to keep the 24-year-old on top João Cancelo, on loan from Manchester City. They are believed to be considering a new loan deal for the Portugal international, but this time with a clause that requires them to sign him permanently.
– Lazio consider move for Napoli striker Giovanni Simeone, reveals Calciomercato. As uncertainty continues to surround the future of Ciro Immobile, new manager Igor Tudor is said to have identified Simeone, 28, as an ideal successor. He has scored just one goal in 21 Serie A appearances this season, but has enjoyed excellent form when playing as a starter for Verona in the 2021-22 campaign, when he contributed to 22 goals in 35 matches.
– Contact has been made by Chelsea for the Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Heorhii Sudakov, reports TeamTalk. The Blues are said to be one of three Premier League sides vying for the 21-year-old, with Manchester United and Arsenal also interested in his signature. It is believed that an offer worth €100 million would be enough to secure him a permanent contract.
– Manchester City made an offer of 15 million euros for Liverpool striker Montevideo Luciano Rodriguez, according to Sport890. The 20-year-old has been a standout performer in the Apertura de Primera Division this season, while also impressing for Uruguay at U23 level. He has already been named in Uruguay's senior squad, and it seems his performances have caught the attention of European clubs.
