The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond.
TOP STORY: Chelsea interested in Neuer
Chelsea are interested signing Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Bild reports.
There is growing speculation that the popular German shot-stopper will not be able to come to terms on a new contract with the Bundesliga champions, despite the two parties being in discussions for quite some time. Neuer’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2021, but the club clearly wants to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.
Over in London, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard could be tempted to put in an offer if they’re able to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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09.31 GMT: Swiss side FC Sion have sacked nine first-team players after they refused to take a pay cut due to the coronavirus outbreak, with the head of the Swiss players’ union (SAFP) calling the club’s the decision “outrageous”.
09.00 GMT: Former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has said football will never be the same following the coronavirus crisis and suggested there will be no transfers in excess of €100m in the near future.
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Tottenham go after Godin
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Inter Milan defender Diego Godin, the Mirror reports.
Two years ago, the Uruguay international snubbed an offer from Manchester United when Mourinho was in charge at Old Trafford. In fact, Godin used the potential move to navigate his way toward an improved contract with Atletico Madrid.
Despite that, Mourinho wants to try to use Godin’s experience, consistency and leadership to spur a defensive renaissance at the club.
Whether Godin wants to leave Serie A for the Premier League, though, is a different matter altogether.
Immobile staying at Lazio?
Lazio forward Ciro Immobile might end up staying at the Italian club after all, Calciomercato reports.
With a price tag of around €60 million, it was always going to take a big effort to lure him away from the title challengers, but now, Immobile is preparing to continue life with Lazio as the club gear up to offer him a brand-new contract.
While he is currently contracted to stay with them until 2023, the new deal will still come in the next few months. Elsewhere, though, Lazio are waiting alongside the rest of Europe to see how the proposed summer transfer window plays out.
Tap-ins
– As reported by the Mirror, Liverpool are keeping an eye on the progress of Valencia star Ferran Torres. The rising star had been on fire in La Liga as of late, but the Reds are said to be facing stiff competition from around Europe for his signature, with Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid both in the mix.
– Arsenal are interested in trying to sign Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler, according to Sky Sports. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of Soler, and if the summer transfer window goes ahead as planned, he’ll be located toward the top of Arteta’s wish list. Soler recently signed a new contract that is set to last until 2023, ensuring a high asking price for the Premier League side to deal with.
– The future of AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is still uncertain, Calciomercato reports. While he is attempting to negotiate some kind of new deal with the Italian giants, multiple clubs have entered the race to try to sign him — including Chelsea. For now, however, due to the uncertainty surrounding the summer transfer window, it appears he has time to make a decision.