The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain – and you can find out when the windows open and close here – but here are the rumors floating around in the big leagues in Europe and beyond.
PSG goes all-in on Messi
Any club in the world would like Lionel Messi, and Sport reported that Paris Saint-Germain are one of the few who have decided they can move, assuming they are allowed to leave Barcelona.
Sources told ESPN earlier this week that PSG was monitoring Messi’s situation and that the Barca star even spoke to Neymar about reuniting in Paris, and Sport now claims the Parisian club is doing so.
The Argentine’s salary will not be an issue for the Champions League finalists, although if a quota is required, they will have to sell before signing it due to financial fair play.
According to the outlet, those behind the scenes believe that pairing the striker, considered by some to be the absolute best, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe would send shockwaves through football.
Inter radically changes its mind on transfer policy
Inter have made a complete U-turn in their transfer plans, according to Calciomercato.
The Italian giants had previously adopted a youthful approach, hoping to sign the 20-year-old duo Sandro Tonali and Marash Kumbulla from Brescia and Verona respectively.
The Nerazzurri have now turned their attention to the 33-year-old Arturo vidal and 34 years old Alexander Kolarov from Barcelona and AS Roma.
Calciomercato reports that this decision was made with the hope of adding further leadership to the squad rather than relying on youngsters, with the likes of Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella already playing important roles for the team.
Pressure on Pickford as Ancelotti targets Romero
Carlo Ancelotti is looking to bring the Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero in Everton, reports The Mirror.
Jordan Pickford he has made a series of high profile mistakes, even since the arrival of the Italian, and it seems that he is losing the confidence of the coach.
Should he lose his seat, this could be a major blow to the 26-year-old’s English career, with Nick Pope and Dean Henderson, of Burnley and Man United respectively, already providing him with competition.
He is the last of the two to return to Old Trafford – after a second loan at Sheffield United – which could facilitate Romero’s potential move to the Toffees.
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– Rennes coach Julien Stephan is thrilled to sign Juventus central defender Daniele Rugani, reports Calciomercato.
It is suggested that they are looking for reinforcements in their defense line after qualifying for the Champions League with a third place finish in Ligue 1 last season.
Andrea Pirlo aims to renew the squad after taking the place of Maurizio Sarri, with Rugani among the players who is willing to give up to bring his purchases.
– Marseille are hoping to sign 33-year-old Japanese left-back Yuto Nagatomo, reports Foot Mercato.
In Friday’s press conference, Andre Villas-Boas admitted that his team was looking to engage players with free transfers and loans.
Nagatomo will be available for free after leaving Galatasaray at the height of the latest Turkish Super Lig campaign.
– Rennes have already identified a potential replacement for Chelsea’s goal Edouard Mendy, as they turned their attention Alphonse Areola, according to Foot Mercato.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, making just eight appearances in all competitions.
The outlet reports that the Ligue 1 squad hopes to bring the World Cup winner on loan, to help them facilitate numerous acquisitions ahead of their Champions League campaign.
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