The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain – and you can find out when the windows open here – but here are the rumors floating around the big leagues in Europe and beyond.
Liverpool and Chelsea in battle to sign White
Liverpool and Chelsea are ready to fight for Brighton Ben White after the center-back’s success on loan at Leeds United in 2019-20.
This is according to the Daily Star which reports that Liverpool are planning a £ 20 million offer for White, who was always present for Marcelo Bielsa’s side as they won the championship.
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However, Liverpool face pressure from Chelsea wanting to block their porous defense. Frank Lampard had the weakest back line of the top four teams, and Bayern Munich’s 7-1 aggregate defeat in the Champions League further highlighted the problem.
Chelsea look ready to release some big names this summer as well, alongside Kepa Arrizabalaga, defender Antonio Rudiger he might as well be on his way as Lampard gives way to White and more.
Brighton boss Graham Potter has already said he would like to keep White in Brighton despite the defender having not played a match for the Seagulls. The club believes the player is worth £ 40m, double what Liverpool is rumored to be offering.
Benfica try to lure Cavani to Portugal
Former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is in talks with Benfica with a view to joining the Portuguese club this summer, according to L’Equipe.
Cavani has just left the French champions and Benfica officials are believed to be doing everything possible to sign the Uruguayan international.
The 33-year-old is believed to be attracting interest from Everton and Leeds as well, although no offers have been forthcoming from either side.
The only sticking point in the move could be the player’s salary. Cavani earned 12 million euros a year in the French capital, which may have been too rich for the Eagles.
The striker scored four goals in seven games in 2019-20. In total, he scored 138 goals in 200 games at PSG.
PSG is still looking for Thiago Silva’s coat
Meanwhile, PSG is still looking Thiago SilvaSubstitution in the center of defense, and Gazzetta Dello Sport believes the French are considering a move worth 40 million euros Nikola Milenkovic.
PSG’s defense was made even weaker after Tanguy Kouassi’s transfer to Bayern Munich, and meanwhile
PSG could face competition for the Serbian defender though. Both Milan and Inter are believed to be interested, and the 22-year-old may prefer to stay in Italy. However, the French champions will almost certainly be able to outdo their rivals.
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– Newcastle United are believed to be prioritizing British talent this summer and top of Steve Bruce’s shopping list is the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, according to the Daily Mail. Wilson could, however, be an expensive option for the Magpies, who are also considering a move for the Republic of Ireland national team. Jeff Hendrick after his release from Burnley. Bruce is also believed to be watching the Bournemouth duo Josh King is David Brooks, even though he may have as little as £ 30 million to spend.
– Chelsea have been boosted in an attempt to sign West Ham United Declan Rice, with the Hammers considering selling England in an effort to rebuild their squad, according to the Sun. The Hammers have insisted they have no desire to sell Rice, but Chelsea are determined to land the 21-year-old and convert him back. in a defender. If Chelsea were to offer £ 70m, it would be hard for the Hammers to turn down.
– Sheffield United want to keep Dean Henderson at Bramall Lane next season, but Manchester United are asking the Blades to pay all of the goalkeeper’s salaries, says the Sun. This poses a problem for Chris Wilder’s club, which has been able to pay part of the star’s salary but he would not be able to pay it in full. Manchester United are considering sending Henderson on loan next season despite offering him a lengthy contract, but they want any potential club to finance his £ 100,000 a week salary.
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