LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United turn to Tchouameni
The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, 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: Man United turn to Tchouameni
Manchester United are looking for a new midfielder and could turn to Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Sport.
Tchouameni, 23, has been linked with a move away, despite signing from Monaco for €80 million just last summer and playing 50 times in all competitions. The €103m arrival of Jude Bellingham has put the France international’s place in the team in jeopardy so he could leave on loan, with Bayern Munich also keen to bring him in.
According to Sport1, Bayern have already been in contact over a deal for Tchouameni and now Man United have joined a race which could also include Chelsea and Liverpool.
United have signed Mason Mount but need a more combative central midfielder as Scott McTominay, Fred and Donny van de Beek may leave this summer. Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat is an option, while Bayern’s Leon Goretzka is another to be linked.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Barcelona are still looking to fill some holes in their squad but are being hamstrung by their decision to focus attention on Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. The consequence is that they’re having to think outside the box when it comes to strengthening their squad, and one such example is at left-back; where they’re considering Villarreal’s Juan Foyth, according to Mundo Deportivo, as opposed to Silva’s City teammate Joao Cancelo. Foyth, 25, is contracted to the Yellow Submarine until 2026 and so the club will demand a transfer fee. However, that fee, and Foyth’s subsequent salary, is going to be less than Cancelo’s, which makes him Xavi’s preference in the position.
– Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a bid for FC Porto striker Mehdi Taremi,
