Latest transfer news and rumors: Chelsea tracking Donnarumma
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Top story: Chelsea eyeing Donnarumma
Chelsea are considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old netminder's contract with PSG expires next summer, opening the door for a potential departure. Discussions could heat up after the Club World Cup final.
Chelsea, who are expected to sell shot-stopper Djordje Petrovic to Bournemouth for £25 million in the coming days, have been linked with a new goalkeeper for months. With talks over Donnarumma's new contract at PSG yet to gain traction, the Blues could make their move, having previously missed out on AC Milan's Mike Maignan. (L'Equipe)
Other rumors
July 13
Sporting peeved: Sporting CP considered taking disciplinary action against Viktor Gyokeres. The Swede, trying to push through a transfer to Arsenal, missed a deadline to report for preseason training. The two clubs have since reportedly come to terms over a €73.5-million deal. (The Guardian)
Napoli's new defender: Serie A champions Napoli have reached an agreement with Bologna to sign center-back Sam Beukema for an initial €31 million. The move will be completed in the coming days. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barca making progress: Barcelona continue to work on deals for both Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford. The Blaugrana won't rush to sign either player, but they're keen to add depth to their forward line. (Marca)
Atleti eye Almada: Atletico Madrid have made contact about a possible move for Thiago Almada. Benfica are also interested in the Argentine playmaker, who spent last season at Lyon on loan from sister club Botafogo. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pay up for Watkins: Newcastle have been informed that they'll need to pay £100 million to sign striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Half of that would come from the transfer fee, and half from wages. (Football Insider)
Welcome back, PEA: Negotiations are underway for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to return to Marseille. The veteran forward will be available as a free agent once his contract with Al-Qadsiah is terminated. (Fabrizio Romano)
Roma coming up short: Roma are trying to sign midfielder Richard Rios from Palmeiras and right-back Wesley Franca of Flamengo, but are €5 million shy of the valuations for both players. (Corriere dello Sport)
July 12
Al-Nassr eye Pulisic: Al-Nassr have identified AC Milan's Christian Pulisic as someone who could strengthen an attack that already features Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane. The Saudi side could use Aymeric Laporte as a makeweight in a potential deal. (Rudy Galetti)
Sancho a-go: Juventus are still in talks with Manchester United over signing Jadon Sancho. The Turin club's latest offer is €10 million plus add-ons. The Englishman's Red Devils contract expires in June 2026. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
'Keeper quandary: Manchester United could sign a new goalkeeper after Andre Onana suffered a hamstring injury. United have been linked with Emiliano Martinez and Senne Lammens in the past. (The Telegraph)
Konate's contract: Ibrahima Konate rejected Liverpool's offer to extend his deal until 2030. The club risks losing the defender to a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. (Nicolo Schira)
Miss Jackson: AC Milan's pursuit of Nicolas Jackson could fail before it barely began after Chelsea slapped a £100-million price tag on the Senegalese striker. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle renew interest: The Magpies are tracking Hugo Ekitike once again and have told the Eintracht Frankfurt forward's representatives that they want to sign him. (The Telegraph)
Cherries drop £25M: Djordje Petrovic is set for a medical with Bournemouth next week ahead of signing a five-year contract on the south coast. The goalkeeper's transfer from Chelsea will cost £25 million. (The Athletic)
Milan move on from Brown: Archie Brown decided to join Fenerbahce instead of AC Milan, so the Rossoneri are now ready to submit an offer for Strasbourg full-back Guela Doue. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
McAtee's fee: Nottingham Forest may need to rebuild after Anthony Elanga's exit and Morgan Gibbs-White's possible sale. Manchester City playmaker James McAtee, who's valued at £40 million, is a potential signing. (Daily Mail)
July 11
Legal spat: Nottingham Forest are consulting lawyers after Tottenham allegedly talked to Gibbs-White without permission and potentially broke a confidentiality issue related to his £60-million release clause. (BBC Sport)
Madueke's medical: Chelsea allowed Noni Madueke to leave their U.S. camp Friday to travel for a medical with Arsenal. The transfer will cost £52 million and Madueke will sign a five-year contract with the Gunners. (The Athletic)
Looking at Lookman: Barcelona's drawn-out search for a new winger has led them to Bergamo. Ademola Lookman could be available to sign from Atalanta for less than €50 million. (Sport)
Roony incoming: Roony Bardghji has landed in Barcelona ahead of his move from FC Copenhagen. The 19-year-old winger told media he's "very happy to be here." (Sport)
Gala grinding: Galatasaray are working hard to try to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent basis. The Turkish club has offered Napoli guarantees of a transfer fee worth €70 million paid in instalments. (Fabrizio Romano)
Asensio traveling to Turkey: Fenerbahce have reached an agreement to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Asensio, who spent some of last season on loan at Aston Villa. He's set for a medical in Istanbul. (Yagiz Sabuncuoglu)
Contract for 'Cuti': Atletico Madrid believe Tottenham Hotspur will try to encourage Cristian Romero to sign a new deal in north London after the Spanish club ended its pursuit of the defender. (The Athletic)
Bayern knocked back: Bayern Munich's opening offer of €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons for Nick Woltemade was rejected by Stuttgart. He scored 12 goals and assisted twice in 28 Bundesliga appearances last season. (Bild)
Hendo's new home: Jordan Henderson will join Brentford on a free transfer following the mutual termination of his Ajax contract. He's set to sign a two-year deal with the Bees. (BBC Sport)
July 10
Real Madrid open to Rodrygo exit: Rodrygo will meet with leading figures at Real Madrid next week to discuss his future. The club is open to letting him depart, but it will leave the final decision up to the winger. (Fabrizio Romano)
Cold Trafford: Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants Alejandro Garnacho because he'll be "twice the player" when he leaves Manchester United. "There's a fault at United that I can't explain," he said. (The Mirror)
Winger wrangling: Juventus want to keep Francisco Conceicao after last season's loan spell from FC Porto. The Turin club offered €22 million for the winger, but Porto are holding out for €25 million. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Frugal Forest: Nottingham Forest submitted a proposal believed to be worth under £25 million for Yoane Wissa. Brentford value Wissa - who scored 19 Premier League goals last season - at more than £50 million. (The Athletic)
Tajon could be gone: Sassuolo have submitted an initial €8-million bid to Inter Milan in an effort to sign Canadian wideman Tajon Buchanan for their return to Serie A. The proposal includes a sell-on clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 9
Neapolitan Nunez: Napoli would like to use the money they get from selling Victor Osimhen to bankroll a move for Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan is keen on joining the Serie A champions. (Fabrizio Romano)
Retegui going: Mateo Retegui is joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah on a salary that's worth more than six times what he earns at Atalanta. The transfer fee is €67 million after add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
Spurs on Wissa watch: Tottenham are exploring a move for Yoane Wissa, who played for Thomas Frank at Brentford. The Bees are reluctant to lose Wissa following the exits of several key figures this summer. (BBC Sport)
Eze does it: Arsenal are open to adding a promising defender to their offer for Eberechi Eze in an effort to sweeten the deal for Crystal Palace. The Eagles value the playmaker at £68 million. (The Sun)
Amorim's deadline: Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo before the squad travels to the United States on July 22. The Brentford forward could cost £65 million. (The Mirror)
Tussling for Tyler: Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and West Ham United are all interested in Tyler Dibling. Southampton have set his price tag in the €55-€65 million range. (Sky Sport Germany)
Forza Ferguson: Evan Ferguson is set to try to reignite his career in Italy. Brighton offered the striker to Roma on a free loan, but the Giallorossi will pay his salary during the season-long arrangement. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
July 8
Trio tracking Grealish: Tottenham, Newcastle, and Napoli are all keeping tabs on Manchester City's Jack Grealish. Pep Guardiola has publicly said that Grealish needs to leave so he can find playing time elsewhere. (The Sun)
Messi expected to stay: Inter Miami are "extremely confident" that Lionel Messi will reject Al-Ahli's advances and extend his contract. Messi's current deal with the MLS team expires at the end of this year. (The Athletic)
Gonzalo going nowhere: Real Madrid won't entertain any offers - either for loan deals or permanent transfers - for Gonzalo Garcia this summer. The young striker, a breakout star at this summer's Club World Cup, is expected to be an important part of Xabi Alonso's squad. (Fabrizio Romano)
Carreras getting closer: Real Madrid and Benfica are in advanced talks over a deal for left-back Alvaro Carreras. The Spaniard's move to Madrid is expected to be finalized after the Club World Cup. (Marca)
Hojlund happy to stay: Rasmus Hojlund doesn't want to leave Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils could still decide to sell him if a good offer arrives, but the Danish striker won't push for an exit. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 7
Al-Ahli try to lure Messi: Al-Ahli are working to encourage Lionel Messi to join them when his contract with Inter Miami expires at the end of this year. The Saudi side will do whatever it takes to sign him. (L'Equipe)
De Paul pursuit: Inter Miami have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over a move for Rodrigo De Paul. The midfielder, who often acts as Messi's on-pitch bodyguard on Argentina duty, is open to joining the Herons. (Fabrizio Romano)
Capital conversations: Arsenal are discussing a move for Chelsea's Noni Madueke. He could cost over £50 million. Chelsea expressed a tentative interest in Ethan Nwaneri during the London clubs' talks. (The Telegraph)
Rossoneri duo staying: AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said Monday that winger Rafael Leao and goalkeeper Mike Maignan will remain at the club for next season. (AC Milan)
Milan want striker: Victor Boniface is in talks over a potential move to AC Milan. Bayer Leverkusen would consider letting the striker leave after he scored eight goals over 19 league appearances last season. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Magpies' money problems: Newcastle United could be punished for falling foul of financial regulations. That threat makes an expensive transfer for Tino Livramento to Manchester City more likely. (Football Insider)