Liverpool are looking to beat Tottenham to secure Italy’s best defender, but a Real Madrid striker is heading elsewhere, a Juventus star has moved to Manchester United and Chelsea are targeting two goalkeepers.
SLOT urges Liverpool to beat Tottenham with Italian defender
Liverpool are preparing a move to sign stylish Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer. And it has been revealed how much will have to be paid to sign the Euro 2024 star.
A new era on Merseyside is officially underway, with Arne Slot starting work as Liverpool manager and taking on a significant role from Jurgen Klopp, who departed at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
And the Dutchman is keen to make his mark at Anfield, having confirmed at least two signings he believes could help take the club to the next level and close the gap on Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League.
TEAMtalk understands the two positions the Reds will focus on this summer are a new centre-back and defensive midfielder. They could also look for a new goalkeeper (possibly replacing Caoimhin Kelleher if the Irishman moves on) and another striker if Luis Diaz leaves.
But Slot’s main aim is to bring in a new centre-back, with Joel Matip leaving at the end of the season and club captain Virgil van Dijk turning 33 this summer.
Van Dijk had a stellar season last season, but the Reds know they can’t stop their aging father’s time and will need a replacement at some point.
Manchester United have been waiting long and hard to sign Lenny Yoro from Lille and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the teenager is high on his priority list for the summer.
But with Real Madrid holding the upper hand, having already agreed personal terms for his signature, Liverpool had to look elsewhere.
Liverpool transfer: how much does Calafiori cost?
To that end, Manchester United have emerged as strong contenders to sign Bologna defender Calafiori, according to reports in Italy.
The 22-year-old enjoyed his best season at La Rosa, finishing fifth in Serie A and booking a place in next season’s expanded Champions League.
That form has alerted a string of followers, with Juventus and Tottenham thought to be at the front of the queue.
His form also saw the centre-half recognized by Italy and his performance for the Azzurri in their Euro 2024 opener against Albania earned him rave reviews from Calafiori.
“If you had to compare the Bologna defenders with players from the past, the first thing that comes to mind is the young Sergio Ramos.” Former England manager Fabio Capello wrote in La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“In 2006/07, during my second spell on the Real Madrid bench, I coached a Spaniard who had joined from Sevilla the previous season.
“Calafiori, like Ramos, transformed from a full-back to a centre-back. And you can bet that Sergio Ramos has become just as unpleasant over time as we remember him now.”
Now that he is expected to leave Bologna, Juventus are first in line to secure his signature. It’s a logical move considering Bologna coach Thiago Motta has also just joined the Old Lady.
However, Bologna could only go up to €25m (£21.1m), with Bologna valuing the player closer to €40m (£33.8m).
Tottenham have been looking around but it is now claimed that Liverpool are ready to sign the 22-year-old, with Liverpool making it clear they will have no problem meeting his asking price.
One of the rare left-footed central defenders, the stylish star would be an ideal first signing for the slot.
Liverpool miss out on Arda Guller loan
Meanwhile, Liverpool look set to miss out on the signing of another Euro 2024 star, Arda Guller.
The Turkish teenager came into the limelight at Real Madrid with six goals in 12 games as Carlo Ancelotti’s side won La Liga and the Champions League.
That prowess has continued on the international stage, with the 19-year-old making himself known on the world stage with a breathtaking curling finish in Turkey’s 3-1 win over Georgia in the opening match of Euro 2024.
Now reports in Spain claim that Real are ready to loan Guler out for the season to help him develop at a faster pace.
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Liverpool are one of the teams expected to be linked, especially if Diaz leaves, but Real would prefer the player to remain in La Liga.
As a result, the team most likely to sign Guler on a temporary basis is Real Sociedad, while their La Liga rivals have shown good recent pedigree when it comes to developing young stars, with Martin Odegaard and Kubo Takepusa both recent clear examples. there is.
Now Sport claim talks on a new deal for Guler are expected later in the summer over a possible season-long loan.
Gullur is facing fierce competition for a Bernabeu starting spot this summer with the arrivals of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick leading to incredibly fierce competition for their places.
Liverpool set to sell Klopp’s favorite player for €50 million
Liverpool will demand just €50m (£42.2m) for Luis Diaz’s move this summer, with the Colombian winger, a target for Barcelona, likely to become the first high-profile casualty of Arne Slot’s reign. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea have seen three bids for Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion rejected. Their latest bid amounted to €50m (£42.2m), including add-ons for the 20-year-old star, who is yet to play a single minute for the Lojoblancos. (various)
Manchester United will lose out to Inter Milan with the signing of Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martinez, worth €15m in cash, and midfielder Gaetano Oristanio’s loan deal is close to being finalized. (Sky Italy)
Leeds United defender Diego Llorente is in talks to sign a third loan deal with Roma after spending the last 18 months in the Italian capital. But the 30-year-old would prefer a permanent move. (Corriere della Sera)
Tottenham are competing with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The 23-year-old has made 14 appearances in La Liga 2 this season, conceding seven goals and keeping eight clean sheets. (like)
Burnley are still hoping to appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager, but the former PSV Eindhoven manager has other problems as well and it will take time before a decision is made. (Dagblad)
Barcelona have met the agent of Spanish winger Dani Olmo and look set to meet the €60m exit clause in his RB Leipzig contract. Manchester City, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich are also among the teams interested. (sports)
Nico Williams continues to insist on a move to Barcelona this summer despite interest from Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa for the Athletic Bilbao winger, who has offered a €50m (£42.2m) transfer clause. (various)
Liverpool are fighting Real Madrid to sign Lille’s Leni Lloro and remain confident they can win the race to sign him despite claims that Los Blancos have already agreed personal terms with the teenager. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea sends scouts to identify two Euro 2024 goalkeepers.
Chelsea are sending out scouts to identify two goalkeepers for Euro 2024. Portugal No.1 Diogo Costa of Porto and Slovenia’s Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak are two goalkeepers being considered. (Offside flagged)
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentacur is on Galatasaray’s wanted list this summer, but the Turkish champions have accepted that a deal will be difficult to complete. But Galla’s Uruguayan duo of Fernando Muslera and Lucas Torreira could help convince their compatriot to quit the north London side. (various)
Aston Villa are in talks to transfer wing-back Matty Cash to AC Milan. And they are hoping to use that money to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. He could leave this summer for a fee of around €30m. (Sky Italy)
Former Chelsea loanee Saul Niguez has been told by Atletico Madrid to find a new club, while Diego Simeone is desperate to sign Real Sociedad star Mikel Moreno as his replacement. (like)
Inter Milan coach Dario Bacín attended Switzerland’s Euro 2024 match against Scotland on Wednesday evening and Bologna striker Dan Ndoje was the subject of his attention. (Sky Italy)
Barcelona have been asked to come after Villarreal winger Alex Baena, who claims his style of play suits him and that he would like to move to the Nou Camp. (Mundo Deportivo)
Manchester United have officially opened talks with Lazio over a deal for Mason Greenwood worth around €35m (£30m). However, the 22-year-old still prefers to remain in Spain and could move to Valencia instead. Juventus and Napoli are also considering a move for the one-time England player. (various)
Manchester United have officially attempted to sign Lille striker Jonathan David, whose contract expires next year, and it is claimed they could sell him for at least €40m. (iNews)
Juventus star wants to make Manchester United tick
Manchester United have received approval to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot from the player himself. He has made it clear that he wants to wait for an offer from the Red Devils to arrive before signing a new contract with the Bianconeri. Another club. (Tuto Sports)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to bring Adrien Rabiot to Manchester United.
Tottenham are contacting former Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani about signing Sampdoria’s promising 17-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni. Inter Milan, Napoli and Juventus are also interested. (La Repubblica)
Newcastle are first in line to sign Juventus defender Dean Huysen, while the Spain U21 international is also on the radars of Liverpool and Tottenham this summer. (Tuto Sports)
Ajax are set to finalize their bid to sign former Manchester United loanee Wout Weghorst, with the Dutch striker determined to leave Burnley for good. (Telegraph)
Ipswich Town have rejected a club record €25m (£21.1m) bid for Panathinaikos striker Portis Ioannidis. Lazio and Genoa are also interested in the Greece international. (Sports 24)
Juventus have told former Everton striker Moise Kean to look for another club alongside Fiorentina and Bologna, while clubs in the Saudi Pro League are also preparing an approach. (Sport Italy)
Atletico Madrid have submitted an opening offer worth €20 million for Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand, but their La Liga rivals are demanding double that amount for the centre-back. (various)
Aston Villa are considering a new swap offer for Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus, while the Bianconeri are prepared to offer Enzo Barrenechea alongside Samuel Iling-Junior as an alternative to Weston McKennie, who has now rejected a move. (Fabrizio Romano)
