Transfer Talk: Barca bracing for Bayern’s €100m Araújo bid،
The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for some time, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barça prepare for €100m offer for Araújo
Bayern Munich plans €100m move for Barcelona central defender Ronald Araújoaccording to Marca.
The Bundesliga giants are among a number of clubs hoping to sign the defender, although Barca are keen to keep the Uruguay international and have already offered him a new deal, with his current deal ending in 2026. The Blaugrana This proposal would keep Araújo with them until 2029, but the 25-year-old has surprised the club by not responding to them yet.
Barça still believe they will be able to reach an agreement to renew Araújo's contract, but they cannot be completely certain, especially with Bayern's mooted offer in mind.
For now, however, all of Barcelona's attention is on two crucial matches coming up after the international break: the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain on April 10 and a determining title. Clasico in Madrid on April 21. No negotiations with Araújo will take place during this period, but until then, will the defender's head be turned towards Bayern?
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Paper gossip
– Bayern Munich likes Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendireports Florian Plettenberg, who adds that the 25-year-old has a release clause of €60 million and can imagine joining the Bavarian club. Bayern's final decision on whether to sign Zubimendi will come after Bayern's new coach is confirmed, while the respective futures of Joshua Kimmich And Leon Goretzka could also play a role.
– Juventus leads to sign Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson despite the competition in the Premier League, reports Tuttosport, with the Rossoblu want 25 million euros for him or 20 million euros plus a player like Thomas Barbieri Or Hans Nicolussi Caviglia. Tottenham Hotspur veteran Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg and Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners are also on Juve's shortlist, with Atalanta looking Dean Huijsen Or Matìas Soulè be included in any deal for the Dutchman.
– AC Milan is interested in Anderlecht central defender Devastation of Zeno, reports Corriere dello Sport, which adds that the 20-year-old has also attracted interest from Ajax Amsterdam. The Belgium international has decided it is time to move abroad and Anderlecht are ready to let him leave for 12 million euros, as the defender only has one year on his contract and they don't want him lose as a free agent.
– Tottenham Hotspur lead the way in the race to sign Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, according to Football Insider, with the north London club having monitored him closely for two years. The 24-year-old is seen as someone who would suit manager Ange Postecoglou's style of play.
– Bologna is interested in the Toulouse striker Thijs Dallinga and are considering a move if they qualify for the Champions League, according to Corriere dello Sport, who add that the 23-year-old could be available for 15 million euros. Nevertheless, Bologna's priority is to keep head coach Thiago Motta, as well as the star striker. Joshua Zirkzee and the aforementioned Ferguson.
