Transfer Rumors: Ronaldo Requests Real Madrid Star; Man Utd Make Nkunku Approach
Manchester United will have to pay £35 million to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku this summer, The Mirror reports. Alejandro Garnacho could move in the opposite direction but is unlikely to be involved in a direct swap deal.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are considering loaning out Estêvão due to the competiton for minutes in attack, per Fichajes. Bayer Leverkusen are pushing to get a deal over the line. A move to Bayern Munich for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo will be “extremely difficult”, according to Christian Falk, as a number of senior officials at the German side are not convinced he represents an upgrade on their current wingers. Napoli have moved Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, a target for Man Utd, to the top of their wish list. Calciomercato claims the Serie A champions are now unlikely to pursue Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez. Arsenal are ready to improve their offer for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, A BOLA reports. The Gunners are still expected to fall around £10 million ($13.6 million) short of his asking price, however.
Following the departure of Kyle Walker, Manchester City have opened talks with Inter over right back Denzel Dumfries, FootballTransfers states. The Dutchman has a release clause of €25 million (£21.6 million, $29.4 million) which is active until July 15. West Ham United are hopeful that Chelsea will outbid Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of Mohammed Kudus, ExWHUEmployee notes. The Hammers want as close to his £85 million ($115.9 million) release clause. Inter defender Yann Bisseck is a top target for Aston Villa, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. However, BirminghamLive suggests that is not the case. Newcastle United could consider PSV Eindhoven forward Johan Bakayoko if they fail to strike a deal for Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga. Football Insider states the Belgium international would be interested in such a move.
