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.
Bayern, Inter could seize Werner from Liverpool’s grasp
Timo Werner is now a realistic target for Inter Milan and Bayern Munich following the news that Liverpool have admitted they’re likely to spend any money this summer.
The news comes via the Daily Mirror, who suggest that the coronavirus has affected Liverpool’s finances to the extent that they’re no longer pursuing their top two targets, namely Werner or Lyon‘s Houssem Aouar.
RB Leipzig star Werner has a £50 million release clause while Aouar could cost up to £40m, a combination which is proving too costly for the Reds in the current situation.
Even signing one of the two looks unlikely, which means that other clubs could now attempt to sign hot prospect Werner, who is likely to leave the Leipzig this summer.
Bayern and Inter are both now believed to be at the front of the queue for the striker who has scored 27 goals in 36 games.
Camavinga off, Cherki on for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid may be forced to make a switch in transfer direction, with Rennes suggesting they’ll do everything to prevent Eduardo Camavinga moving to the Bernabeu, according to AS.
The same title also suggests that due to the early completion of Ligue 1, Madrid could make the most of Lyon’s failure to qualify for the Champions League and sign youngster Rayan Cherki.
Lyon have fallen victim to the cancellation of the French season with their league position resulting in a number of players’ release clauses being triggered, Cherki’s included.
Chjerki is only 16 years olf but Zinedine Zidane is said to have been monitoring the youngster for some time. Lyon’s youngest ever scorer, he might just have moved up the pecking order as a result of Rennes playing hardball over Camavinga.
Pjanic to Barcelona moves closer
Eagle-eyed readers will have seen the Miralem Pjanic–to-Barcelona rumours move edge closer in the last week, and Marca believes the transfer is finally beginning to take shape.
Barcelona see the 30-year-old as the perfect fit for their midfield and he would come with experience at the highest level, having played in Italy’s top flight for the last nine years, the last four of those with Juventus.
The Bosnian is even said to be among Barca’s top priorities, though they could face competition for his signature. The Catalan club have tried to sign him before, back in 2018, though back then he decided to renew his contract in Turin until 2023. He’s now one of the hottest prospects in Europe.
However, the two clubs have been in contact about potential signings and swaps, and it is believed that Pjanic relishes the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.
Tap-ins
– Santos are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira, according to an interview with O Peixe president Jose Carlos Peres in Gazeta Esportiva. The Brazilian has played 37 times for United this season but is keen to return home, and despite being contracted until June 2023, Santos are keen to offer him a way home.
– Argentine side San Lorenzo are keen to sign Luis Suarez, according to South American outlet Crack Deportivo. They’re keen to take the striker to Argentina, with their club president planning to make an offer for the 33-year-old at the end of the season. Suarez is believed to have an affinity with the club, and the Uruguay star could fancy a return to South America with Barcelona looking to change their attacking options this summer.