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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: Vlahovic-to-Chelsea deal collapses
Chelsea will not proceed with a swap deal for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic as the Italian club wants €40 million and Romelu Lukaku, per Fabrizio Romano.
Romano reports that Lukaku has already agreed terms with Juventus with a three-year deal but it remains in jeopardy with terms between two clubs yet to be agreed.
The West London club are reportedly eager to part ways with Lukaku, who is not part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans. The Belgium international spent last season on loan at Internazionale and has garnered little interest outside of Juventus.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have been heavily linked with Vlahovic all summer, who endured a promising season with Juventus. The 23-year-old notched 14 goals in all competitions, attracting interest from across Europe in the process. The Blues are in the market for attacking reinforcements following Kai Havertz’s departure to Arsenal.
However, despite a swap deal seemingly suiting all parties, Chelsea are left to consider alternative options. The Premier League giants are understood to be keen to balance the books this summer following a period of heavy spending.
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Rajan Hothi)
– AC Milan are desperate to offload midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, with the Belgian’s deal to Atalanta in jeopardy, report Calciomercato. The 22-year-old joined the Italian giants last summer, from Club Brugge, however, he registered just one assist in all competitions, with Milan now eager to cut their losses and part ways with De Ketelaere. While Atalanta were reported to be close to securing a deal for the midfielder, the report…
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