The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: PSG eye Arsenal’s Odegaard
Paris Saint-Germain are showing an interest in signing Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard, according to the Daily Mail.
The 24-year-old has been widely regarded as one of the best players in the Premier League this season, notably recording 15 goals and eight assists as Arsenal mounted their first title challenge in over a decade.
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PSG have taken note of the Norway international’s impressive displays and could even make a surprise move this summer.
Persuading the Gunners captain to leave could be a difficult task, though, as he is a key part of Mikel Arteta’s plans at the Emirates Stadium and enjoys life in London.
Arsenal will reportedly have £180 million in transfer funds, plus anything earned from outgoing players for the summer. Those include Granit Xhaka, who is expected to join Bayer Leverkusen while Kieran Tierney is wanted by Newcastle United. Other players who could leave Arsenal are Thomas Partey and Rob Holding.
Along with Odegaard, PSG are looking at Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte, likely facing competition from Chelsea and Aston Villa. PSG’s current offer is to activate the 22-year-old Uruguayan’s £53m release clause but to do so in stages.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Real Madrid are looking at Alphonso Davies with the left-back’s Bayern Munich future currently uncertain, reports AS. Although a move this summer is unlikely, Madrid could try to sign the Canada international in 2024 when he would have one year left on his contract. Manchester City are also keeping an interest in the 22-year-old.
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