The transfer market continues to move strongly in the Premier League and in LaLiga. Some clubs are making progress in important negotiations, while others are beginning to make decisions that could change the course of their squads for next season. Between initial contacts, operations well underway and strategies that are beginning to be defined, these are the most relevant rumors of the moment.
This article was originally published in SI FC
Premier League
Liverpool FC has already opened talks with the representatives of Yan Diomande, RB Leipzig winger. The English club seems to have taken advantage in the race to sign him.
Liverpool intensified their interest after Bayern Munich ruled out any attempt to sign Michael Olise, an operation that could be around 100 million euros.
Elliot Anderson’s transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City is practically closed. The news did not go down well at Manchester United, a club that had been following the midfielder for some time.
Manchester City have also shown interest in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Diego Gómez, a player who can play in various midfield positions.
Chelsea FC is also keeping a close eye on Karim Adeyemi, Borussia Dortmund striker and Manchester United target. Coach Liam Rosenior believes he would be an improvement on Alejandro Garnacho.
Doubts have been raised over Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Manchester United due to differences over the negotiation of his new contract.
Chelsea rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s attempt to sign goalkeeper Mike Penders, who is currently playing on loan at RC Strasbourg. Furthermore, Chelsea maintain a strong interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović.
Liverpool’s lack of confidence in Milos Kerkez has led the club to present an offer close to 60 million euros by Eintracht Frankfurt full-back, Nathaniel Brown. Arsenal FC are also following the player.
If Real Madrid decides not to activate Jacobo Ramón’s buyback clause, both Aston Villa and Newcastle United could try to sign the Como 1907 defender. However, the coach of the Italian team, Cesc Fábregas, assured in a press conference that the center-back would stay with them next season.
LaLiga
Real Madrid prepares an initial offer of 30 million euros by Pedro Porro, Tottenham Hotspur full-back, who would be the possible replacement for Dani Carvajal.
After Vitinha expressed his desire to continue at PSG, Real Madrid has its sights on Manchester City’s young talent, Nico O’Reilly. The Spanish club believes that an offer close to 40 million euros could convince the English team.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick believes that the possible arrival of Marcus Rashford could lead to Raphinha’s departure in the next market.
The right side also worries Barcelona. The Catalan club is analyzing the signing of Julian Ryerson, Borussia Dortmund full-back, whose transfer would be around 30 million euros. Manchester United and Newcastle United also appear in the race.
Ronald Araújo would have already commented inside the FC Barcelona dressing room that his future could be far from the club. The board would accept an offer close to 35 million euros.
After missing the opportunity to sign Martín Zubimendi, Barcelona are now following his possible replacement at Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi. Some are already beginning to call him “the new Zubimendi.”
