A run down of up to date transfer rumours from around Europe featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United and more…
Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is open to a move to Liverpool or Manchester City this summer. The £67.5 million Dutchman is not willing to accept a pay cut in Turin, and if one of the two Premier League giants agree to meet his demands, he’s ready to join them. (CalcioMercato.it)
Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Arsenal star Bukayo Saka. The young Gunner will enter the final two years of his contract next month and Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to agree on a new deal. Pep Guardiola is keeping a close eye on his future, while Liverpool are also interested. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham have made a formal offer to sign Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City. The Brazil international is expected to leave the Etihad this summer and a report has now claimed that Spurs have tabled a £40 million bid to sign him. (Tutto Juve)
Arsenal are now facing competition from Paris Saint-Germain for Sassuolo striker Gianluigi Scamacca. The Ligue 1 giants reportedly held a meeting with the talented striker’s entourage yesterday, just days after Arsenal allegedly failed with their bid to sign him. The Gunners are still said to be keen. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Transfer latest: Eriksen, Bergwijn, Kristensen and more
Christian Eriksen will be a free agent at the end of this month and Brentford have offered him a new deal. However, there are two other Premier League clubs also interested in the Dane, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton named as possible suitors. Eriksen is settled in London and wants to play in the Champions League again. (TalkSport)
Red Bull Salzburg star Rasmus Kristensen’s reported move to Leeds United is heading in the right direction. The terms of a deal between the two clubs have been agreed and Leeds are hoping to conclude medical tests this week before wrapping up the transfer. (The Athletic)
Everton and Tottenham are both interested in signing Udinese’s 26-year-old defender Rodrigo Becao. The Brazilian’s brilliant performances have reportedly caught Antonio Conte and Frank Lampard’s eye ahead of the summer transfer window. He is valued at £17.1 million. (TuttoUdinese)
Leeds wanted to re-sign Eddie Nketiah on a free transfer this summer and the Whites even believed he’d be open to a return to Elland Road despite his failed loan spell under Marcelo Bielsa. However, it now looks like he’ll sign a new contract at Arsenal. (The Athletic)
And finally, Tottenham are ready to sell Steven Bergwijn but Daniel Levy is not willing to let him go for a small fee. The Spurs chief is demanding £25.7 million to sell him, two and a half years after Jose Mourinho brought him in for £27 million. Ajax are in talks to sign him but there are many other clubs interested as well. (Fabrizio Romano)
