The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for a while, but there are a lot of moves in the works and rumors galore. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumors, comings and goings and of course completed deals!
TOP STORY: Sporting sets price tag for Gyökeres, Arsenal and Chelsea are interested
Sporting CP will need €80 million to part ways with the striker this summer Viktor Gyökeresamid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, according to the Mirror.
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The 25-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable season with the Portuguese team, scoring 22 goals in just 24 games in Liga Portugal, which has led to numerous top European clubs keeping an eye on his situation ahead of the summer.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are reported to be interested in a potential move for the Sweden international, but AC Milan are also keeping an eye on the former Coventry City striker. Milan will see it Olivier Giroud Leaving the club this summer leaves the Italian club having to find a replacement, although it is understood Gyökeres would prefer a move to the Premier League.
While Gyökeres has been a key player for Sporting this season, the report suggests that the Portuguese giants are expected to capitalize on their striker this summer.
Arsenal were reportedly looking to expand their attacking options this summer Gabriel Jesus And Eddie Nketiah the club's only two currently recognized strikers. Meanwhile, Chelsea have struggled to find a consistent source of goals this season, with the exception of Cole Palmerhighlighting the need for further striker reinforcements for the Blues this summer.
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– West Ham are in a good position to complete a deal for the Brentford striker Ivan Toney, suggests Football Insider. The 28-year-old could leave Brentford this summer as Toney enters the final year of his contract with the club, leaving the Bees keen to cash in on the England international. It is reported that Arsenal have cooled their interest in Toney, leaving the door open for an attack from West Ham. The Hammers are keen to expand their attacking options this summer, although the report suggests Chelsea could also pose competition for Toney's signing.
– AC Milan are keen to sign the Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee amid Premier League interest in La Gazzetta dello Sport. With Olivier Giroud Milan will be leaving the San Siro this summer and are desperate to find a new striker for the club. The report suggests that the 22-year-old would prefer to stay in Serie A while Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Zirkzee. A return of the striker to FC Bayern Munich seems unlikely as the Bavarian club is not prioritizing a striker this summer. The player himself is not keen on a return.
– AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini According to Calciomercato, it could only be sold for more than 50 million euros this summer. The Italian club is under pressure to raise €40 million by June 30 to ensure UEFA compliance, which could result in the club having to offload several stars this summer. However, the report shows that Roma are interested in keeping Pellegrini at the club and would only consider offers in the region of €50 million.
– Barcelona strike Robert Lewandowski will stay at the club despite interest from Saudi Arabia, Sport reveals. The 35-year-old has scored 20 goals and provided nine assists across all competitions this season. Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, the Poland international reportedly has no plans to leave the Nou Camp this summer. Lewandowski's departure would leave Barcelona running out of striker options, which is why the Catalan club would like to keep the former Bayern Munich striker.
– Internazionale lines up the Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode as a possible replacement for Denzel Dumfries, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Dumfries is under contract with Inter until 2025, although the report suggests the Italian giants may release the 27-year-old this summer to ensure he does not leave as a free agent in 12 months. Inter are reported to be keeping an eye on Kayode and are preparing for a move in the summer, however it will not be an easy deal with Fiorentina keen to secure a healthy transfer fee.
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