Transfer Talk: Bayern, Juve, Liverpool all tracking Phillips،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Trio of clubs eyes Phillips
Bayern Munich, Juventus and Liverpool are all among the clubs who will consider Kalvin Phillips if the midfielder leaves Manchester City, according to Sky Sports Deutschland.
The 27-year-old’s struggles to gain playing time at the Etihad have continued, with just five appearances totaling just 167 minutes so far this season.
This makes the likelihood of a winter move more realistic, with a loan with the option to make the deal permanent a distinct possibility.
Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg claims there has yet to be any concrete contact between Bayern and the England international, while Juventus are also interested in Phillips following Paul Pogba’s doping ban , especially since Bianconeri Boss Massimiliano Allegri appreciates the midfielder’s “physical and fast play”.
Additionally, Liverpool could aim to bring in the former Leeds United man as they continue to shape their midfield, with the feeling being that he could provide more defensive reinforcement alongside summer signing Alexis Mac Allister.
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Paper gossip
– AS looked at Real Madrid’s search for a new striker for next season, with that of Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappé and that of Manchester City Erling Haaland the two players they are focusing on. The big question over Mbappé, 24, is whether he will renew his contract with PSG, while The Whites must decide whether they want to trigger Haaland’s release clause – a figure estimated to be between €180 million and €200 million.
– Juventus will be able to sign Lazar Samardzic in January only if Udinese are in a strong position to avoid relegation, Calciomercato reports. Andrea Sottil’s side currently sit in 18th place with six points from nine Serie A matches. The Bianconeri the hope is to loan the 21-year-old midfielder with an option to make the deal permanent which would become an obligation in certain circumstances.
– Serhou Guirassy wants to stay at VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season, Sky Sports Deutschland reports, this comes amid discussions around the €20 million release clause which will come into force over the summer. A departure before the 2023-24 campaign is still likely despite the Bundesliga club’s efforts to buy out the 27-year-old’s release clause or increase it.
– that of Lille Jonathan David is among the priorities in AC Milan’s search for a striker, Calciomercato reports, with the positive relationship with the Ligue 1 club a contributing factor. They will attempt to move for the 23-year-old in January and return this summer if their initial efforts fail.
– Everton fears losing their striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Al Ettifaq amid uncertainty over their takeover, according to Football Insider. Toffees boss Sean Dyche sees the 26-year-old as a key player, but the club’s hand could be forced if the proposed 777 Partners takeover does not materialize.
