Transfer Talk: Borussia Dortmund weigh potential deal for Luis Suarez
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The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
Luis Suarez has been linked with Borussia Dortmund as the former Atletico Madrid man looks for a new club ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
According to Sky Sports Deutschland, Dortmund bosses are weighing up whether or not it would make sense to sign the 35-year-old Uruguay star.
The development comes after newly signed Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller was diagnosed with a testicular tumour earlier this week, which will keep him out for an indefinite period.
Haller had joined Dortmund earlier this summer after recording a 34 goals and nine assists in 42 matches across all competitions for Ajax last term.
As for Suarez, the ex-Barcelona and Liverpool playmaker had been linked with several clubs in South America and had recently said he had offers from Major League Soccer.
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– The Guardian reports that Jesse Lingard is in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest as the attacking midfielder decides on his future. Sources had previously told ESPN that West Ham United, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur had also been options for the ex-Manchester United player. Lingard, 29, has ruled out an MLS move and has an offer on the table from a club in Saudi Arabia.
– Chelsea and West Ham are still in direct negotiations regarding Armando Broja, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the Blues wanting to keep him due to Thomas Tuchel being a fan of the Albania international. The Hammers are still pushing for a move although Chelsea have said a loan deal won’t be on the table.
– The Evening Standard have stated that Tottenham are now focusing on offloading players after completing the signing of Djed Spence. Japhet Tanganga, Bryan Gil, Tanguy Ndombele, Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon and Harry Winks are all out of Antonio Conte’s plans and could therefore leave, while Matt Doherty or Emerson Royal could also depart with Spence and Lucas Moura providing competition.
– Napoli have reached an agreement with Bodo/Glimt striker Ola Solbakken, according to Calciomercato, who add that they will now decide whether to sign him now or in December when his contract ends. The Norwegian player had been previously linked with AS Roma.
– L’Equipe are linking Real Mallorca Lille keeper Leo Jardim after having having looked at Stade de Reims‘ Predrag Rajkovic. There haven’t been any direct contacts with Lille as of yet, and Mallorca don’t currently expect the Brazilian to leave with his contract running until 2024.