The transfer window across Europe may be closing, but teams are looking forward to the summer and there is a lot of gossip. Transfer Talk provides you with the latest news about rumours, the comings and goings and of course closing deals!
Key story: Newcastle United believe they can lure Rafinha from Barcelona
Newcastle United are keen to make a move for the Barcelona winger Ravenha In the summer, according to a report by Mundo Deportivo.
The Magpies had been interested in a move for the Brazil international ahead of the current campaign, but he eventually moved from Leeds United to Camp Nou, with his desire to represent Blograna She plays a key role in the deal.
With Newcastle set to participate in the Champions League next season, the club is expected to play one more game for the 26-year-old given Barcelona’s financial struggles, which could mean they would be willing to part with Rafenha. The report goes so far as to suggest that Barcelona should cut their salary budget by €200m and bring in €100m in transfer fees to reach financial safety.
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Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has called out Rafinha all season, with the winger notching nine goals and nine assists in 41 appearances across all competitions this season – but the player’s obvious frustrations upon being substituted stack against him. In addition, Raphinha reportedly wants to play on the right wing, with Xavi preferring to deploy Ousmane Dembele.
Because of these factors, while Raphinha is not a priority departure BlogranaHowever, the LaLiga giants are expected to be open to her, especially since there is a lot of interest from the Premier League, especially due to Rafinha’s experience in England and her status as a Brazilian international.
Newcastle also want the 18-year-old Atletico Paranaense striker Victor Rockwhich Barcelona is watching in the future.
Paper chatter
– Barcelona’s priorities in the summer are the heart of Athletic Club’s defense Inigo MartinezManchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan And the Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messiaccording Fabrizio Romano, with all three players poised to be free agents in the summer. However, a deal is added for the Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino Not in advanced stages, with his name only being discussed internally.
– Liverpool plans to move to contract with the heart of Chelsea’s defense Levi Colwellaccording Football from the inside, with the 20-year-old impressing on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion this season. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are also monitoring Colwell’s availability, while Liverpool have shown interest in Eintracht Frankfurt. Evan Ndyka.
Internazionale, Juventus and Napoli are all looking at the left-back for Benfica Alex Grimaldoreports CalciomercatoThe 27-year-old is set to become a free agent when his contract expires in the summer. There will be competition from further afield in Europe, with Nice and Bayer Leverkusen already suggested to make concrete offers for the Spaniard, although Grimaldo is waiting for a big name to approach.
Milan and Inter Milan are following up on the status of the Porto striker Evanelsonaccording Akram Connor. The 23-year-old Brazilian has scored eight goals and nine assists in 32 matches in all competitions this season.
– Aston Villa held internal discussions about the possibility of including the right-back for Manchester City Kyle Walker And a midfielder Calvin Phillipsaccording Football from the inside, who added that City could be tempted with an offer of £55m for the pair. Walker, 32, could leave Manchester City in the summer after losing his starting place, while Phillips, 27, has managed just 102 minutes in the Premier League since joining City from Leeds United in the summer.
