Transfer Talk: Barca bracing for Bayern’s \u20ac100m Ara\u00fajo bid\u060c<\/p>\n
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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. <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\nTOP STORY: Bar\u00e7a prepare for \u20ac100m offer for Ara\u00fajo<\/h2>\n Bayern Munich plans \u20ac100m move for Barcelona central defender Ronald Ara\u00fajo<\/strong>according to Marca.<\/p>\n\nEditor's Choice<\/h2>\n 2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n
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<\/i> This proposal would keep Ara\u00fajo with them until 2029, but the 25-year-old has surprised the club by not responding to them yet.<\/p>\n
Bar\u00e7a still believe they will be able to reach an agreement to renew Ara\u00fajo's contract, but they cannot be completely certain, especially with Bayern's mooted offer in mind.<\/p>\n
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<\/i> in Madrid on April 21. No negotiations with Ara\u00fajo will take place during this period, but until then, will the defender's head be turned towards Bayern?<\/p>\n
– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (US)<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBarcelona's mammoth April could be further complicated by a \u20ac100 million move from Bayern Munich for Ronald Ara\u00fajo. Diego Souto\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\nPaper gossip<\/h2>\n – Bayern Munich likes Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi<\/strong>reports Florian Plettenberg<\/a>, who adds that the 25-year-old has a release clause of \u20ac60 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<\/strong> And Leon Goretzka<\/strong> could also play a role.<\/p>\n– Juventus leads to sign Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson<\/strong> despite the competition in the Premier League, reports Tuttosport, with the Rossoblu<\/i> want 25 million euros for him or 20 million euros plus a player like Thomas Barbieri<\/strong> Or Hans Nicolussi Caviglia<\/strong>. Tottenham Hotspur veteran Pierre-\u00c9mile Hojbjerg<\/strong> and Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners<\/strong> are also on Juve's shortlist, with Atalanta looking Dean Huijsen<\/strong> Or Mat\u00ecas Soul\u00e8<\/strong> be included in any deal for the Dutchman.<\/p>\n\u2013 AC Milan is interested in Anderlecht central defender Devastation of Zeno<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\u2013 Tottenham Hotspur lead the way in the race to sign Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White<\/strong>, according to Football<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\u2013 Bologna is interested in the Toulouse striker Thijs Dallinga<\/strong> 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<\/strong> and the aforementioned Ferguson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n