The summer transfer window is now open in Europe and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man City eye Barcelona’s De Jong
Manchester City are interested in a potential move for Frenkie de Jong following the end of their pursuit of West Ham United‘s Declan Rice, according to the Sun.
De Jong, 26, has been tipped to leave Barcelona for some time, turning down a move to Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United a year ago.
The Netherlands midfielder remains keen on staying at the Blaugrana under Xavi Hernández but his departure may be necessary for the LaLiga champions as they look to slash their huge wage bill.
De Jong earns a €465,000 per week and the report adds that the Catalan club will likely demand a fee of up to £90 million (€104 million).
Pep Guardiola is reportedly a huge admirer of the Dutchman, making an unsuccessful attempt to sign him in 2019. City are looking to find a successor for Ilkay Gundogan, who swapped the Etihad for the Camp Nou last month.
Rice is nearing a move to Arsenal after the Gunners submitted a third offer for his transfer worth £100m plus £5m in add-ons on Wednesday, sources told ESPN. While there remain minor details to finalise, they are said to be a formality at this stage.
