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!
TOP STORY: Barcelona made progress chasing Cancelo
Barcelona have made progress in their bid for the Manchester City wing-back Joao Canceloreports Fabrizio Romano.
Talks are reportedly continuing with the Premier League champions, with the 29-year-old Portugal international asked by manager Xavi Hernandez, who was looking for a wing-back who would add an attacking threat.
the Blograna Unable to propose a move that would see Cancelo join in a full conversion, however there is hope that a loan arrangement could be completed which would include an option to make the signing permanent. The player is contracted with the federation until the 2026-27 season.
according to Niccolo ShiraBarcelona and Cancelo have agreed personal terms, while talks are set to continue between the two clubs as they look to reach an agreement on the proposed season-long loan structure.
Cancelo found himself out of favor under Pep Guardiola last season but picked up two league title medals after joining eventual Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on loan in January.
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Paper Gossip (by Adam Brown)
– Talks have reopened between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe over a new contract, according to the report L’Equipe. Although there has been no progress on extending his stay at the Parc des Princes, reports indicate that there are signs of improvement in relations between the player and the club. The 24-year-old France international was present in the stands for PSG’s opening 1-0 draw with Lorient.
– Juventus will only participate with the striker Dusan Vlahović Reports if its assessment is met Calciomercato. the Bianconeri You were looking at a €35m transfer fee for the 23-year-old Serbia international, and despite talks with Chelsea, there was considerable distance between the two sides. Should his rating not be met, coach Massimiliano Allegri is willing to use him in his first team for next season.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Nice goalkeeper Casper Schmeichelreports Watchman. With Real Madrid looking to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois, the 36-year-old former Leicester City goalkeeper has been identified as a potential option. He made 36 appearances for Nice in Ligue 1 last season, but has reportedly not settled in France.
– A meeting was held between representatives of Barcelona and Villarreal about the right-back move Juan FoythHe writes sports. The 25-year-old Argentina international is said to be high in the squad BlogranaTheir wish list is as they look to sign a right-back, but Yellow Submarine is so far unwilling to negotiate a €54m release clause in his contract.
– Monaco are keen to sign the attacking midfielder from Borussia Dortmund Thorgan Hazardreports Mercato foot. The Ligue 1 club are said to have stepped up their pursuit of the 30-year-old Belgium international, who entered the final year of his contract at Signal Iduna Park this summer. He made 14 Bundesliga appearances last season, but only saw two of them as a starter.
