The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for another month, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, completed deals!
TOP STORY: Liverpool close in on Anderson
Liverpool are interested in signing the Atalanta midfielder Andersonaccording Tuttosport.
Scouts from the Premier League club are believed to have attended La Dea recently, and it is reported that the 24-year-old caught their eye while watching his team-mate Teun Koopmeiners. The Reds are now preparing to make an approach to land him in what could be the first signing of new manager Arne Slot’s tenure.
Endersson enjoyed a brilliant season for Atalanta, scoring six goals and setting up another in 35 Serie A appearances. He made a total of 52 appearances in all competitions for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Europa League winners, with performances that earned him the call-up to Brazil’s national team for the upcoming Copa America, which is to be held in the United States in June. .
He has three years left on his deal at the Gewiss Stadium but it appears interest from the Premier League is resurging after being linked with Newcastle United and Tottenham in January.
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– Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has rejected an offer from Barcelona, he writes Sport. Although talks were previously at an advanced stage, they are now reported to have stalled after the Blaugrana they failed to meet the 29-year-old’s wage demands. Kimmich is said to be earning €19.5 million per season, which the LaLiga side are reportedly unable to match due to their current financial situation.
– The fight for Lille’s central defender Lenny Yoro rekindles between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, reports Foot Market. Los Blancos he is said to be preparing to make the first bid of a deal worth €30m plus bonuses.
– Borussia Dortmund are keen to move on Karim Adeyemi this summer, according to Sky Deutschland. Clubs in the Premier League are believed to have already made inquiries about a potential move for the 22-year-old winger, who has scored three goals in 21 Bundesliga appearances this season.
– An offer has been made to the Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea, he reports Sky Sports. The Blues are the latest club to join the race for the 26-year-old, who is on the radar of several Premier League sides looking to sign him on a free transfer. There has been no sign that he will renew his contract at Craven Cottage and it is reported that he could also receive an offer from Newcastle.
– Atletico Madrid have turned down the chance to sign the Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidiaccording AS. The LaLiga side have reportedly ‘ruled out’ his signature after being suggested by his representatives. The 27-year-old is set to become a free agent next month, with no agreement reached on a new deal at the King Power Stadium.