TBS Transfer Roundup: Mourinho wants Milinkovic-Savic

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01 July, 2020, 06:10 pm
Last modified: 01 July, 2020, 06:24 pm
The Business Standard looks at the hottest and the most reliable transfer rumours around the footballing world along with the biggest club confirmed transfers.

The Business Standard looks at the hottest and the most reliable transfer rumours around the footballing world along with the biggest club confirmed transfers.

 

Jose Mourinho wants to strengthen his midfield and has identified Lazio man Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Southampton swiss knife Pierre Emile Hojberg as his two main priorities. (Foot Mercato, The Telegraph)

 

Replacing a Polish sharpshooter

Napoli are close to signing Lille star Victor Osimhen. The Serie A side need a replacement for the outgoing Arkadius Milik and the 21-year-old attacker fits the bill. (Calciomercato)

 

Armenia's finest

Roma have confirmed that Henrikh Mkhitaryan's loan from Arsenal has been extended until the end of the season. The capital club has also made a preliminary agreement with the Armenian for the 2020-21 campaign as well. (Roma on Twitter)

 

Fer in Feyenoord

Leroy Fer has agreed a new two year deal with Eredivisie club Feyenoord. The 32-year-old Dutch midfielder will stay at the Rotterdam club until 2022.

 

Juventus Swap 2.0

Juventus have confirmed the success of the swap deal including youngsters Pablo Moreno and Felix Correia. Pablo has joined Manchester City and Felix has signed for the Old lady. (Juventus on Twitter)

 

Insane deal for Sane

Reports suggest that the long-awaited move of Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich is set to complete in the coming days. The German will reportedly join the Bavarians in move worth up to €60m. (Goal.com)

 

Celtic warrior rejuvenation

Mohamed Elyounoussi has signed a new season-long loan deal with Scottish champions Celtic. The 25-year-old Norwegian made 20 appearances for the Glasgow outfit on loan from Southampton. (Club announcement)

 

Race for a blue

Watford and West Ham are interested in Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo. The 21-year-old will likely move to be sent out on loan for next season and the Premier League duo remain interested. (Team Talk)

 

Move for Milik

Atletico Madrid have made the first move for Napoli striker Arkadius Milik. The Polish international has attracted interest from Juventus as well but Napoli would rather not sell to their rivals. (Calciomercato)

 

Not more than €50m

Manchester United have reportedly decided to not pay more than €50m for Wonderkid Jadon Sancho. Borussia Dortmund have confirmed earlier that they will not lower their asking price of €100m. (Sky Sports)

 

Dendoncker to Brighton

Brighton are set to complete the signing of Belgian U-19 international, Lars Dendoncker. The 19-year-old defender is set to join the Seagulls after he rejected a chance to play with older brother Leander at Wolves. (Goal.com)

 

Cool on Cavani 

Atletico Madrid have reportedly cooled their interest in Uruguayan veteran striker Edinson Cavani. The former PSG man was heavily linked with the Madrid club in January but new reports have suggested that Los Rojiblancos have turned their attention elsewhere. (AS)

 

Getafe gain La Masia graduate

Getafe have confirmed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Barcelona. Barcelona confirmed that Getafe have exercised their option to buy on the Spanish midfielder. (FC Barcelona on Twitter)

 

Barcelona to lose another youngster

Marc Jurado has confirmed that he will be leaving Barcelona on social media. The 16-year-old is set to join Manchester United for compensation of €1.3m. (Goal.com)

 

Keen on Kubo

Real Sociedad are interested in taking Japanese wunderkind Takefusa Kubo on loan from Real Madrid. Los Blancos are impressed with the youngster and are reportedly open to the proposed deal. (AS)

 

Arsenal won't buy

Arsenal will not look to buy Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid after his current loan ends. Mikel Arteta is reportedly not impressed with the Spaniard and doesn't want to spend big money on a permanent deal. (The Sun)

 

Bayern announce signing

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of 17-year-old French defender, Tanguy Kouassi. The Bavarians have signed the former PSG man on a deal until 2024. (Bayern Munich on Twitter)

 

Milenkovic might leave as well

Milan and Napoli are interested in Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic. La Viola may be willing to let the 22-year-old leave if an offer within the €30m can be sanctioned. (Le10Sport)

 

Mavididi to Montpellier

Former Arsenal youth player Stephy Mavididi has joined Ligue 1 side Montpellier from Juventus. The Old lady has let the former Dijon loanee leave for €6m. (Club confirmation)

 

Return to the San Siro

Bayern Munich will not sign loanee Ivan Perisic on a permanent deal. The Bavarians had a €20m option to buy on the Croatian international but have opted to send him back to Inter Milan. (Sky Sports)

 

No move for Camavinga

Rennes sporting director Florian Maurice has told that they will reject bids up to €80m for youngster Eduardo Camavinga. The young Frenchman has been a target for Real Madrid. (RMC Sport)

 

French leverage

Arsenal are ready to use French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi in a swap deal. The young midfielder has fallen out with the Gunners and looks for a move out of the Emirates. (Daily Mail)

 

Ake to the Big Boys

Manchester City are interested in signing Bournemouth and Netherlands defender Nathan Ake. However, they may face competition from former club Chelsea who posses a buy-back clause and are keen on the dutchman as well. (The Athletic)

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