Transfer Talk: Man City linked with move for Dani Olmo
Credit to Author: Adam Brown| Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2024 19:44:25 EST
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The summer transfer window is open across Europe, and there is plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester City are interested in a move for RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo, according to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Philipp Hinze.
A clause in the 26-year-old’s contract that allows him to be signed for a fee of €60 million is reported to be active until the middle of July, but the Premier League club are yet to make “concrete contact” over a move for him despite the Spain international being keen on a switch to the Etihad Stadium.
Leipzig are said to be open to entering negotiations should his clause not be activated by the time it expires. Barcelona are one of the clubs also interested in a move for him, but their current financial situation means they could need help to meet any realistic demands.
Olmo contributed to nine goals in 21 Bundesliga games last season, and he has also starred in three matches at the European Championship while representing Spain.
– Real Madrid currently lead the race for Lille centre-back Leny Yoro, reports Fabrizio Romano. It is reported that Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in the 18-year-old, but his current preference is a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu. His representatives have informed the LaLiga club of their plan to avoid signing a new contract, as discussions continue between both sides over a transfer fee.
– Clubs in Saudi Arabia are looking at a potential move for Tottenham Hotspur and Brazil international forward Richarlison, reports Ben Jacobs. Al Ittihad and Al Hilal are said to have both discussed an approach for the 27-year-old, who could be allowed to leave the Premier League side for an offer of at least £60m.
– The decision to part ways with winger Federico Chiesa has been made by Juventus, reports Fabrizio Romano. Chiesa entered the final year of his contract recently, and it is reported that new manager Thiago Motta doesn’t see him as a part of his future project with the Bianconeri. The Serie A club are reported to be preparing to sign a new winger once they offload the 26-year-old.
– Two clubs attempted to make a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt so that he wouldn’t join Manchester United, reports Bild’s Christian Falk. Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are believed to have explored a move for the 24-year-old, but his current preference is to make the switch to Old Trafford. De Ligt made 16 starts in the Bundesliga last season.
– Manchester City left-back Sergio Gómez is close to completing a move to Real Sociedad, reports the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old is reportedly set to join the LaLiga side on a deal worth £8m, though the Citizens have included a clause that allows them the option to sign him back in the future.