Here are the top stories and transfer rumors making headlines this Monday.
Premier League Transfers
Paris Saint-Germain is willing to part ways with French winger Bradley Barcola, but they have set a significant asking price of £145 million, according to reports from The Times and Daily Telegraph. Concurrently, the French and European champions have tagged Barcola with a £140 million valuation, attracting interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, as highlighted by The Sun.
Despite the rising fees, Liverpool is reportedly in discussions with PSG regarding Barcola, as mentioned in the Daily Mail. The French forward has also terminated talks with PSG over a new contract, hinting at a possible move to Liverpool for a record UK transfer fee, according to The Mirror.
In another development, Sunderland’s manager, Regis Le Bris, has advised Granit Xhaka to remain with the club, effectively shutting down Chelsea’s pursuit of the captain, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Arsenal is contemplating a move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. The Spanish club, however, is keen to resume contract negotiations with the Brazilian, who may be in line for a lucrative offer from Arsenal, potentially the most significant contract the club has ever presented, as reported by the Mirror and Daily Telegraph.
Meanwhile, Al Rayyan has made a move to secure free agent Jadon Sancho, encouraging him to begin a new chapter in the Middle East following the expiration of his contract with Manchester United, according to The Sun. Additionally, there are reports that Crisencio Somerville has opted against a Tottenham move in favor of joining Al Hilal, displaying his loyalty to West Ham.
On the transfer front, Tottenham seems to be gaining momentum in their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho. In a similar vein, Inter Milan is reportedly engaging in discussions with Tottenham regarding the potential acquisition of Cristian Romero, as noted by The Guardian. Juventus is also keen on signing Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, currently at Manchester United, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.
European Soccer Updates
In European news, Besiktas is currently awaiting a decision on their final offer for Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, according to the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, Joao Palhinha, a 31-year-old midfielder from Portugal, has expressed his desire to compete for a spot at Bayern Munich; however, the club is considering selling him, as reported by Bild.
Scottish Football Insights
Derek McInnes has indicated that Rangers are closing in on two additional targets, highlighting the club’s ambitions in the transfer market, as reported by the Scottish Sun. In related news, Paderborn manager Sebastian Lange has warned Celtic about the complexity of signing Mika Bauer, indicating that it will not be an easy transaction.
