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3 days ago
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Liverpool could complete SENSATIONAL swap deal for Julian Alvarez
Liverpool are planning to upgrade their attacking options in the summer transfer window. We have already seen the club make a bid for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz - with a resolution hopefully expected before long. But Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes won't stop there. There are plans to bring other attackers on board - including a new face at No9. Advertisement Departures are inevitable with centre-forward options Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez available for the right price. But players on the wing could leave too as Hughes and Slot set about assembling a summer transfer war-chest. Luis Diaz has been linked with Barcelona although Al-Nassr now appear ready to test Liverpool's resolve for the Colombian. Ben Doak is attracting attention from within the Premier League and could be on the move to Everton in their new stadium. Chiesa linked with Anfield exit And Federico Chiesa could also be on the move after a single season on Merseyside. The Italian winger, 27, hasn't enjoyed a successful season on a personal level. Advertisement He played just over 100 minutes in the Premier League, appearing in 14 matches for Arne Slot overall. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Chiesa is said to be desperate to win his place back in the Italy squad. It's going to be difficult if he remains on the fringes at Liverpool - and so Chiesa could be moving on this summer. Napoli are thought to be keen in Serie A but a new report in Spain describes Chiesa as a 'golden opportunity' for Atletico Madrid. © IMAGO - Arne Slot Federico Chiesa Liverpool 2024-25 Atletico want Chiesa Despite signing Antoine Griezmann to a new contract, it seems as though Diego Simeone is keen to bolster his attacking options. Advertisement And the name of Chiesa has been presented to club bosses by sporting director Carlos Bucero according to AS. Maybe Atletico are making plans to offload an attacker - perhaps Liverpool-linked Julian Alvarez - although it must be added that the Argentine and Chiesa are very different players. But maybe a cash-plus-player deal might suit both parties? It's hard to see Chiesa making the breakthrough at Anfield - particularly with Mohamed Salah ahead of him in the queue - and a move to pastures new could be just what he needs to kick-start his career.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at centre of six-way transfer race with Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim a huge admirer
Four of the interested clubs are direct Premier League rivals UPTOWN NKUNK Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at centre of six-way transfer race with Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim a huge admirer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA star Christopher Nkunku is at the centre of a six-way transfer race this summer. The talented Frenchman is pushing for an exit from Chelsea, two years after a £52million switch from RB Leipzig. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Six clubs are battling to sign Christopher Nkunku this summer Credit: Getty And SunSport can reveal that London rivals Arsenal are among those lining up a move for Nkunku. The Gunners are desperate to boost their firepower and Mikel Arteta sees the 27-year-old as a good option to add to his squad. But five other clubs are heavily in the race to secure Nkunku's services. Manchester United, who made a move for the player during the January transfer window, are planning to go back this summer. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CLIFFE EDGE Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's fortune plummets by more than £6billion Ruben Amorim is a huge admirer of the player, and believes his Premier League experience makes him a superb option for his Old Trafford rebuild. Liverpool also like Nkunku due to his versatility and previous goal record at Leipzig, where he netted 58 goals in his final two seasons. And West Ham, who will undergo a major rebuild, are plotting an ambitious raid of their own after ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter identified Nkunku as a star target. But there's also strong interest from overseas, with Champions League finalists' Paris St Germain among those to be monitoring developments. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS They are believed to big admirers of Nkunku and think he could be a perfect addition to the stunning playing style Luis Enrique has created. Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player, with uncertainty over the future of Liverpool-linked ex-Man City forward Julian Alvarez. Cole Palmer eats sandwich and ketchup as Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit release video 2 If Alvarez does go, then Nkunku is seen as the first option for a replacement. The Frenchman has endured a frustrating season for Chelsea and is fully expected to push for a move away. Just seven of his 22 starts this term have come in the league, with Nkunku instead a regular in the Conference League and domestic cups. He's thought to prefer the idea of a move to a club in the Champions League, which would make Arsenal, Liverpool, Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid the leading contenders. Chelsea would prefer to see the player move abroad as, despite his limited playing time, boss Enzo Maresca knows Nkunku has a lot of ability and knows selling him to a rival club could be risky.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at centre of six-way transfer race with Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim a huge admirer
CHELSEA star Christopher Nkunku is at the centre of a six-way transfer race this summer. The talented Frenchman is pushing for an exit from 2 Six clubs are battling to sign Christopher Nkunku this summer Credit: Getty And SunSport can reveal that London rivals The Gunners are desperate to boost their firepower and Mikel Arteta sees the 27-year-old as a good option to add to his squad. But five other clubs are heavily in the race to secure Nkunku's services. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Ruben Amorim is a huge admirer of the player, and believes his Premier League experience makes him a superb option for his Old Trafford rebuild. And West Ham, who will undergo a major rebuild, are plotting an ambitious raid of their own after ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter identified Nkunku as a star target. But there's also strong interest from overseas, with Champions League finalists' Paris St Germain among those to be monitoring developments. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS They are believed to big admirers of Nkunku and think he could be a perfect addition to the stunning playing style Luis Enrique has created. Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player, with uncertainty over the future of Liverpool-linked ex-Man City forward Julian Alvarez. Cole Palmer eats sandwich and ketchup as Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit release video 2 If Alvarez does go, then Nkunku is seen as the first option for a replacement. The Frenchman has endured a frustrating season for Chelsea and is fully expected to push for a move away. Just seven of his 22 starts this term have come in the league, with Nkunku instead a regular in the Conference League and domestic cups. He's thought to prefer the idea of a move to a club in the Champions League, which would make Arsenal, Liverpool, Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid the leading contenders. Chelsea would prefer to see the player move abroad as, despite his limited playing time, boss Enzo Maresca knows Nkunku has a lot of ability and knows selling him to a rival club could be risky.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Liverpool could suffer TRIPLE transfer blow at the hands of Real Madrid
Real Madrid look set to be a thorn in the side for Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window. It appears Los Blancos are close to adding Trent Alexander-Arnold as a high-profile acquisition in the off-season with the Reds right-back confirming on Monday that he would be leaving the club. Advertisement There is also transfer interest around Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konate but Liverpool fans will be hoping those Madrid inquiries aren't pursued this summer. Following a bruising season however, Madrid are unlikely to stop at just Trent. They have got several players on their radar - and they could be about to frustrate Liverpool once again in the chase for two defenders. It's no secret that the Reds are looking at Milos Kerkez and his Bournemouth teammate Dean Huijsen ahead of a reported £95 million summer double deal. Kerkez, 21, could be available for around £45m - having been signed once before by Liverpool sporting director and former Bournemouth executive Richard Hughes. Advertisement Huijsen, meanwhile, has got a very tantalisingly low £50m release clause in his Cherries contract and appears to be on the shortlist of several top European clubs. Madrid scout Huijsen and Kerkez And now, according to TBR Football, the Spanish capital club were in attendance last weekend as Bournemouth claimed a 2-1 victory in the Premier League against Arsenal at the Emirates. 'Real Madrid sent scouts to watch the Liverpool-linked pair of Dean Huijsen and Kerkez in action against Arsenal as Bournemouth won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium,' a report reads. Huijsen was on the scoresheet while Kerkez was once again in impressive form. While it's believed Liverpool remain frontrunners for the Hungarian's signature, his name is now very much on the list at the Bernabeu, 'Real Madrid consider the 21-year-old as one of the options on their shortlist to bolster their left-back department,' the report reads.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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Nuno Tavares set to join Lazio from Arsenal on permanent deal but Juventus loom
Nuno Tavares set to join Lazio from Arsenal on permanent deal but Juventus loom Lazio are reportedly ready to sign Nuno Tavares on a permanent transfer from Arsenal, but Juventus are already considering a summer move for the Portuguese left-back. Corriere dello Sport and report that Lazio are ready to sign Nuno Tavares on a permanent transfer from Arsenal for just €5m. Advertisement The Serie A side secured the 25-year-old's services on a loan deal with an option to buy last summer, and his performances in his debut season in Italy's top-flight have convinced the Biancocelesti to buy him permanently. Nuno Tavares set to join Lazio from Arsenal on permanent deal as Juventus loom ROME, ITALY – APRIL 17: Marco Baroni, Head Coach of Lazio, embraces Nuno Tavares of Lazio as he leaves the field after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S. Lazio and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) According to Corriere dello Sport, Lazio will finalise a €5m deal with Arsenal next week, practically one month before the end of the season. Tavares is only second to Romelu Lukaku for assists provided in Serie A this season, eight in 21 matches. According to Lazio's early move to sign the talented defender has sparked Juventus' interest, with the Bianconeri looking for a possible replacement for Manchester City and Liverpool-linked defender Andrea Cambiaso. Calciomercato claims that Nuno Tavares' cost over the summer could exceed €15m, a fee the Bianconeri could match in June, before the beginning of the Club World Cup.
