Transfer Talk: Milan, Juve in race to get Dortmund’s Hummels

The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for another month, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Milan, Juve eyeing Dortmund’s Hummels

AC Milan and Juventus are both very interested in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels on a free transfer, as has been reported by Sport Bild.

Hummels’ current contract with Dortmund comes to an end on June 30 and there are still plenty of options as the 35-year-old could end his career, stay with the UEFA Champions League finalists, or move to a foreign country.

The latter option has become more likely due to the interest of Milan and Juventus, especially as both clubs have the ambition to win titles.

There is also the fact that his son and ex-wife live in Munich, with the journey to Milan or Turin not being any longer than it is to go to Dortmund.

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Hummels has a strong reputation in Italy, which was added to when he put in an impressive performance against I Rossoneri in the Champions League earlier this season. That has left a lasting impression on the two clubs now interested.

Hummels can imagine making a move within the Bundesliga or going to a neighbouring country, but his decision will only be made after the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

After that, there will be talks between Hummels, his father and advisor Hermann and sports director Sebastien Kehl with a stay at Dortmund also being conceivable.

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