The summer transfer window is now open in EuropeThere is a lot of chatter going around. Transfer Talk provides you with the latest news about rumours, the comings and goings and of course closing deals!
Key story: Manchester United are close to Pavard
Manchester United is pressing hard to sign the defender Benjamin Pavard From Bayern Munich, Erik ten Hag’s side are said to be making a fresh offer this week after their opening bid was rejected.
This is according to Florian Plettenbergwhich indicates that the 30-year-old is open to joining United, and that there is a verbal agreement in principle.
United’s opening bid did not prove enough for Munich to shake hands over the deal, but the two clubs remain locked in talks to ensure the move goes ahead. Pavard has a year left on his current contract, but Munich are keen to recoup the nearly €100m spent on them. Harry Kanewhile Ten Hag needs defensive reinforcements as a result of the imminent departure of Harry Maguire to West Ham United.
Pavard has so far rejected any talk of signing an extension to stay in Munich, and seems eager to try a new league.
Bayern are believed to be looking for around €35m for the France international, the same fee United are charging for Maguire.
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Nick Judd)
– The ongoing transfer saga around the Southampton star Romeo Lavia communicate with Football from the inside It reported that Liverpool had not only matched Chelsea’s £55m fee, but also agreed personal terms with the 19-year-old. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his midfield, and Lavea has been a major target all summer. The Reds have so far submitted three bids, the latest of which was up to £48m, a figure surpassed by Chelsea’s £55m bid. However, Chelsea appear likely to sign Moises Caicedo for £115m from Brighton, paving the way for Liverpool to seal the deal with Lafia.
– Bernardo Silva He is set to disappoint both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain by extending his stay at Manchester City. This is according to Le10Sport, which reports that the Portugal international has changed his mind about leaving the club and has instead reached an agreement with City boss Pep Guardiola to extend his contract by a further two years. PSG has seen several bids rejected for the 29-year-old, the latest being €60m, while it was widely reported that Silva preferred a move to the Camp Nou to fulfill a childhood dream to play for. Blograna. It now appears that dream has been put on hold.
– Barcelona reportedly set a deadline for Joao Cancelo and his agent Jorge Mendes to try to finalize the loan move from Manchester City, but City are playing the ball aggressively in the negotiations. This is according to sports, suggesting that Cancelo is eager to move on and willing to ignore all other offers in an effort to sidestep the deal. Barcelona hope to reach Cancelo after they failed to achieve their other goal, Juan Foyth From Villarreal. The Catalan club are now hoping to pay the minimum loan fee, but City are hoping to secure double the €5m Bayern Munich paid for a six-month loan last season – a figure Barcelona may struggle to afford.
