The summer transfer window is open across Europe and there is plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, signings, moves and, of course, final deals!
TOP STORY: Man Utd move for Bayer’s Tah
Manchester United open talks with Bayer Leverkusen over centre-back deal Jonathan Tachaccording to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg.
The move comes after Leverkusen’s negotiations with Bayern Munich for the Germany international reportedly ended, opening the door for Erik ten Hag’s side to swoop in.
Tah played a vital role for Die Werkself last season, he played 48 times in all competitions, scoring six goals in the process as he helped the German side go unbeaten in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. This has led to many clubs across Europe showing interest in the 28-year-old.
Manchester United look set to add to their defensive options this summer Raphael Varane leave the club, leaving the relegated Premier League giants short of defensive options. Along with Tach, United have shown an interest in the Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt and the Lille starlet Lenny Yoro.
PAPER CUTSOPHILIA
– Paris Saint-Germain are set to revive their interest in the Napoli striker Victor Osimhenaccording L’Equipe. PSG are understood to be long-term admirers of Osimhen, who scored 17 goals in all competitions last season to boost his 2022-23 campaign, where he scored an impressive 31 goals as Napoli reached the Scudetto. However, while the 25-year-old has reportedly attracted significant interest from across Europe, a move away from the Italian outfit is yet to materialise. It is reported that while PSG are unwilling to trigger his €130m release clause, they are hopeful that they can negotiate a valuation with Napoli.
– West Ham United have inquired about a potential deal for the Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissakaper Football Insider. The Hammers are looking for a new right-back after Ben Johnson left the club to join Ipswich Town on a free transfer. Wan-Bissaka, 26, played in Man United’s first pre-season game on Monday — a 1-0 defeat at Rosenborg — and is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. The report reveals that United have agreed to make a “huge loss” on the 26-year-old, who joined the relegated Premier League giants for £45m from Crystal Palace in 2019.
– Liverpool are set to receive a major approach from Saudi Arabia for a goalkeeper Alison Beckeraccording Football Insider. Reports suggest that interest in the Brazilian is growing in the Saudi Pro League, however Liverpool are currently not looking to part ways with the 31-year-old. Alisson still has two years left on his current Anfield deal, which is putting no pressure on the Reds to ease into an exit.
– Juventus will not make a specific approach for Jadon Sancho except Federico Chiesa he’s leaving the club this summer, he says TeamTalk. Italy international Chiesa has attracted the attention of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham, while Juve are opting to focus on strengthening other areas of their squad before considering a move for Sancho.
– International Panama Roderick Miller is set to sign a deal with Western Sydney Wanderers, according to Ricardo Icaza. The center back, participated 44 times Los Canaleros looks set to replace the former Lyon star Marcelowho terminated his contract with the A-League side earlier this month.
– Al Nasr and Manchester City are struggling to agree a deal for a goalkeeper Anderson, according to Fabrizio Romano. While Ederson has already agreed personal squads with the Saudi Pro League side, City have rebuffed of Al-Alami initial offer worth €30m The Premier League champions are looking for at least €50m to part ways with the Brazil goalkeeper, meaning the deal still has significant work to do to ensure it is finalised.