The January transfer window may have just closed across Europe, but there is plenty of gossip swirling as clubs prepare to make summer moves. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, final deals.
TOP STORY: City dispute could sink Bellingham deal
Manchester City could be left behind in the race for Jude Bellinghamaccording to the Telegraph.
The Premier League club were charged with multiple breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) on Monday and could now have their transfer market activity blocked this summer.
That includes their place in the race for the 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. The Citizens see him as a potential future replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, with the move to Bellingham part of a planned squad overhaul in the summer.
They are said to be still confident of vindication and have a “huge” transfer kitty available, but with the ongoing legal battle set to go on for some time, it is unclear whether they may need to be patient before moving forward in their pursuit of the England international , with BVB demanding a figure in the region of £130m.
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– Sergio Busquets has received an offer worth €18 million a year to join Al Nassr, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 34-year-old midfielder is out of contract with Barcelona at the end of the season, and has yet to make a decision on his future, he will be able to agree a pre-contract agreement from clubs outside LaLiga. Inter Miami are one of the clubs previously linked with him, but it looks like they could now start to face competition for his signature.
– Barcelona are interested in landing the Red Star Belgrade winger Stefan Mitrovic, writes Sport. The 20-year-old Serbian youth international has reportedly been watched recently by Barca, who are among a number of clubs keeping a close eye on his situation. While Red Star have received offers for him, he would not be able to switch teams after joining three different teams this season.
– Juventus will consider moving on Dusan Vlahovic if they receive an offer of at least €90m, reports Calciomercato. While the Serie A side are keen to keep him at the Allianz Stadium following a return to form which saw him contribute to every goal in a 3-0 win over Salernitana on Tuesday, they have received interest from across Europe, with Vlahovic to attract attention. of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
– Sergi Roberto is uncertain about his future with Barcelona, according to Marca. Despite the 31-year-old defender’s desire to stay at the Camp Nou, he was unhappy with the latest contract offer he received and is just months away from becoming a free agent. As it is understood, Atletico Madrid is one of the clubs that could be interested in his services.