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 in the big leagues in Europe and beyond.
Romero comes out to lure Grealish to Old Trafford
The rumors linking Manchester United to Aston Villa’s talisman Jack Grealish it just won’t go away, and now the Post is reporting that the Reds are looking to pitch to the Argentine national team Sergio Romero to help close the deal for the villain’s skipper.
Reserve goalkeeper Romero is desperate for more first-team football and United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is equally eager to inject some fresh energy into his team’s midfield. The only task now is to convince Aston Villa, who is looking for a new goalkeeper, and Grealish himself, to ensure that all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place.
Romero may still be in excess of the requirements at Old Trafford with Solskjaer keen to let Dean Henderson challenge David De Gea for first place. The United boss has been impressed with Henderson’s enthusiasm since returning from his loan spell at Sheffield United.
And with Villa eager to bolster their goalkeepers and Romero open to a move, he could placate any party. Grealish is becoming an increasingly crucial target for United, particularly with the ongoing negotiations Jadon Sancho becoming increasingly complex, ESPN’s Mark Ogden reported Wednesday.
The Azzurri consider Silva the homage to strengthen the defense
Chelsea are on a mission to bolster their losing defense this summer and the Telegraph believes manager Frank Lampard is considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva.
The former Brazil captain is available on a free transfer and although he has likely passed his high at 35, he would bring with him a wealth of experience.
Silva will play his last game with the Parisians when he attempts to keep Bayern Munich at bay in the Champions League final, and is set to suffer a substantial pay cut in an effort to secure his future away from the French capital.
Lampard made several signings to strengthen his team’s offensive skills, but now his next target is a defender.
Italian sides AC Milan and Fiorentina would also be interested in Silva’s services, but the Telegraph believes he would prefer a move to England.
Arsenal approaches Gabriel
The race for Gabriel MagalhaesThe signing is making itself felt and, after Napoli stepped up efforts to land the 22-year-old on Wednesday, Arsenal is believed to be now on the verge of landing the sought-after Lille defender.
This is according to L’Equipe, who says Gabriel is on the verge of a move to north London where he will sign a five-year contract.
In addition to Napoli, Everton was also rumored to be enthusiastic about the left center back. Napoli are said to be able to offer a higher salary, while Everton has been blown away by both Napoli and Arsenal.
Yet it is the Gunners, according to the French publication, who are close to claiming their second signing from Lille following the arrival of Nicolas Pepe last summer.
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– Manchester United are close to signing the Barcelona prodigy Marc Jurado, according to Goal. The 16-year-old is said to be joining the Reds in the coming days when his international clearance is terminated. Jurado turned down a new deal at Camp Nou in the early summer and the right-back is expected to land in Manchester in the coming days.
– Aston Villa and Leeds United are reportedly fighting to sign the Liverpool winger Harry Wilson, according to the Sun. The 23-year-old Welsh international did not take part in the Reds’ preseason trip to Austria, although he is expected to return from injury in time for the Community Shield clash with Arsenal in late August. Wilson wants to fight for his place on the Liverpool side, but he knows he faces a big challenge, and is reportedly more likely to move than to go on loan.
– An argument with Celtic manager Neil Lennon has led the Mail to speculate on this Tom Rogic he will soon be moving to Qatar. The 27-year-old Socceroo has yet to make an appearance for Lennon’s side this season and an unnamed Qatari club is said to be ready to offer £ 4m for the former Central Coast Mariner.
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