The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean the rumor has closed! Speculation on the summer moves is heating up, so check out the latest gossip below and check out all the official offers here.
TOP STORY: Barca, Juve and PSG lined up for Aguero
Sergio Aguero are set to leave Manchester City this summer and Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain will all be fighting for his signing, Marca reports.
With the best European clubs having been hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic, Aguero represents one of the best potential free transfers of the summer.
The Argentine striker’s contract ends after this ongoing campaign, and a number of clubs are therefore considering a move for his services.
Barcelona are still hopeful of persuading Lionel Messi to stay beyond the current season and if so, the No.10 could help lure his compatriot to Camp Nou.
Gazzetta dello Sport believes that Juventus is also in the frame, with the Bianconeri wanting to partner with Cristiano Ronaldo with someone as prolific as Aguero. However, Juve would also target Moise kean and Arkadiusz Milik.
Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo reports that Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bring the 32-year-old to the French capital as Kylian Mbappe’s replacement.
Aguero has scored three goals in 14 games this season in a campaign that has been marred by injury.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Bologna wishes to sign Erik Lamela from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, reports the Sun. The news follows a recent statement by Italian club manager Walter Sabatini that Lamela is “a potential target”. Lamela, 29, is in his eighth season in north London, but Sabbatini, who took Lamela to AS Roma in 2013, is keen to find the attacking player.
– Aaron Ramsey is a surprise transfer target for Tottenham this summer, Tuttomercatoweb reports. Ramsey spent 11 seasons at Arsenal before joining Juventus in 2019, but the Welshman has struggled for form since moving to Italy. The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has just six goals for the Bianconeri, and Juventus officials are looking to take his salary off their books in a bid to refresh their squad ahead of the 2021-22 season.
– Arsenal fears that a move to Martin Odegaard could be tough this summer, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested in a player with a potential worth of £ 50million, and the Gunners are therefore considering Nabil Fekir as an alternative, Goal writes. Arsenal are a longtime admirer of the 27-year-old, and Real Betis could be ready to part ways with him for as little as £ 26million, which would fit Arsenal’s budget.
– Sport report that Barcelona are considering renewing the contracts of three players, including Ousmane Dembele, but Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of the 23-year-old striker. The Frenchman’s existing contract expires in 2022 and United are reportedly planning a move to sign him due to his recent promising form. United officials have been in touch with the player’s entourage and told them about their plans, including offering Barca a fee this summer.
– AC Milan seek an alternative to the right-back Diogo Dalot, who is likely to return to Manchester United this summer, and Calciomercato believes the Rossoneri are considering naples Elseid Hysaj on a free transfer. The 27-year-old Albanian skipper played against England on Sunday and would be available to speak in Milan from July. Hysaj’s agent has a good relationship with Milan’s management team, which would make the prospect of a deal very likely.
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