Transfer Talk: Davies to reject Bayern amid Madrid interest،
The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for some time, but there are plenty of moves afoot and plenty of gossip flying around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Davies to reject Bayern over interest from Real Madrid
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies does not want to agree to a new deal with the club, making a move to Real Madrid increasingly likely, according to Christian Falk.
Davies has played a vital role for Thomas Tuchel's side this season, scoring 31 times in all competitions, providing one goal and three assists. However, his precarious contract situation leaves Bayern vulnerable to losing their star defender.
It is reported that Davies could leave the Bavarian side this summer, with Bayern offering the Canadian international €14 million per year, short of Davies' demand of €20 million per year. With the 23-year-old under contract with the German champions until 2025, Bayern may be forced to part ways with the defender this summer to ensure he does not leave as a free agent in 2025.
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the situation and could be ready to strike this summer. Davies joined Bayern in January 2019 from the Vancouver Whitecaps and established himself as one of the best left-backs in the world, which alerted several clubs to his situation. It was reported that Davies had already reached a verbal agreement with The Whitesthe departure of the Canadian from the Bavarian club seems more and more likely.
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– AC Milan hope to complete deal for Nice midfielder Khafre Thuram, suggests La Gazzetta dello Sport. Milan are reported to be interested in the 23-year-old and hope their chances of completing a transfer will be boosted by the fact that his brother, Marcus, is plying his trade at Internazionale, which could give the brothers a chance at reconnect in Milan. Although the €40 million price tag could prove problematic, the report states that with Thuram's contract at Nice expiring in 2025, Nice could lower their asking price to ensure he does not leave as as a free agent in 2025.
– Manchester United are interested in the Nice defender Jean Clair-Todibo, by Fabrizio Romano. The tweet states that Nice value the 24-year-old at €40 million, with several European clubs monitoring the French international. If Manchester United are interested, several other Premier League clubs have reportedly joined the race, which could see the defender leave Nice this summer.
– Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior could be on the move this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. It seems that Italian and English clubs are interested in the 20-year-old. The England youth international is under contract with the Turin club until 2025. However, with no active discussions over a new deal, Juventus could cash in on the youngster this summer to ensure he does not leave as a free agent in 2025.
– Crystal Palace faces competition from Atletico Madrid for Valencia defender Christian Mosquera, reveals the Evening Standard. The 19-year-old caught the attention of the Eagles' side in January. The teenager is under contract with Valencia until 2026, but with the report suggesting several European clubs are monitoring the defender, Mosquera could be on the move this summer. The report states that Atletico Madrid are hoping a significant increase in his salary could be enough to lure Mosquera to the Spanish capital.
– Juventus could try to complete deal for Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham this summer, offer Calciomercato. The report reveals that the Turin giants were close to completing a deal for his brother, Jude, but will now try to finalize a transfer for Jobe, who enjoyed a successful season with Sunderland, scoring six goals and an assist in the championship. Championship this season. It is reported that dialogue between the parties has already started, with Juventus being very attentive to the situation.
