Football daily: Transfer news, rumours and latest deals from Europe
Transfer season is in full swing, and despite the World Cup, there are a number of deals being done by clubs across Europe.
Here, Sporting Life takes a look at the latest transfer rumours from around the media, as well as some of the done deals on Friday May 25.
Confirmed transfer deals
- Florin Andone (Deportivo - Brighton) - Undisclosed
- Bruno Andrade (Boreham Wood - Lincoln) - Free
- Noah Chesmain (Millwall - Colchester) - Free
- Mark O'Hara (Dundee - Peterborough) - Free
- Joe Riley (Manchester United - Bradford) - Undisclosed
- Conor Thomas (ATK - Cheltenham) - Free
- Bailey Vose (Brighton - Colchester) - Undisclosed
- Ben Wilmot (Stevenage - Watford) - Undisclosed
Rumours round-up
Chelsea may also turn to a Napoli player, alongside manager Maurizio Sarri. Il Messaggero reports that they may look to bring in Kalidou Koulibaly in a €70m deal.
The 26-year-old has been a star for Napoli this season, featuring in 45 games across all competitions.
Another Napoli player on the way out is Jorginho, and Calciomercato report that the midfielder will join Manchester City.
The Brazil-born Italy international is set to cost the club over £50m, as he was a key part of the Italian club's title challenge this season.
Staying in Italy and Gazzetta dello Sport say that Emre Can will be confirmed as a Juventus player in the coming days.
Despite having been out of the Liverpool side with injury towards the end of this season, he could still feature in the Champions League final.
The Italian club's chief executive, Giuseppe Marotta, has previously said that the deal could be announced within 10 days.
In France, RTL say that Nabil Fekir has refused to rule out a move to Liverpool and has been strongly linked with the club in the last 24 hours.
When asked about the possibility of such a move, he responded: "Why not? Later there can be discussions with the president, with my agent, to make a decision. In life, nothing can be ruled out."
Jurgen Klopp's Reds are the 1/6 favourites with Sky Bet to sign him in the summer.
Over to Spain and Cadena Ser report that Chelsea could look to use Alvaro Morata as part of a deal for Inter striker Mauro Icardi.
The club are considering their options up front, and Sky Sports say that the Spaniard favouring a return to Italy, including him in a deal for Icardi could shave millions off the Argentine's price tag.
Inter Milan are 25/1 with Sky Bet to sign Morata in this transfer window.
German newspaper Bild say that Newcastle, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are all in the running for Hamburg teenager Josha Vagnoman.
The 17-year-old defender is capped at youth level for Germany and could feature in the 2 Bundesliga next season should he remain at the recently relegated German club.
One deal that could be completed soon is Jean-Michael Seri to Chelsea, with the Mirror saying that the club are set to hold talks with the player today.
The Blues have had a long-standing interest in the Nice midfielder, who could cost around £35m. Reports suggest Chelsea are set to meet Seri - although the deal could hinge on Antonio Conte’s future.
A player who is often linked with a move to England is Fred, who has recently revealed that both Manchester City and Manchester United have been interested in signing him.
He said: "Talks have been at an advanced stage since January, if I am not mistaken.
There was a possible transfer to City. Shortly after, both clubs, City and United talked with Shakhtar and with my agents about a possible transfer."
One player who seems to be leaving the country is Kevin Wimmer, who arrived in Hannover yesterday ahead of a potential £18m move to the German club.
The Austrian centre-half is set to make the switch on a season-long loan before the move would become permanent.
The 25-year-old had a successful time with Koln, which earned him a move to Tottenham in 2015 before moving onto Stoke.
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