Euro Paper Talk: Kabak plan becomes clear as Liverpool open talks for Man Utd target; Ancelotti fear prompts Everton move
Liverpool open talks hoping to snatch a Man Utd target away from Old Trafford, while Everton spring into action over a double deal – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk.
REDS OPEN TALKS FOR DEFENDER
Liverpool have opened initial talks with the agents of Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, according to a report.
Calciomercato reports that Jurgen Klopp’s side, Manchester United and Tottenham have all shown interest in the Serbian.
Indeed, the Premier League trio have all entertained links with Milenkovic in recent weeks in their hunt for a top new defensive signing this summer.
According to the Italian publication, the three sides have ‘tested the water’ with the player’s representatives over a deal in the upcoming transfer window.
In fact, United have already begun to ‘evaluate’ the financial costs of a final deal for the centre-back.
Nevertheless, Liverpool remain firmly in the race and, as Sport Witness points out, their interest could well signal that a plan is in place for Ozan Kabak.
The Turkish defender moved on loan to the Reds in January, with an option to make the deal permanent. But if Liverpool are planning to bring in a top new player, Kabak will likely return to Schalke.
In any case, Calciomercato adds that Milenkovic decided ‘long ago’ that he wanted to seek a new challenge to advance his career.
The 23-year-old’s contract runs out in the summer of 2022 and Fiorentina have not yet given up hope of tying him down.
However, the Serie A side are aware that the likelihood of an extension is ‘now very low’.
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Leicester have made Everton playmaker James Rodriguez a firm target to add creativity to their team. (Don Balon)
As such, Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Real Madrid pair Lucas Vazquez and Isco this summer in a bid to keep Rodriguez on Merseyside. (Defensa Central)
Tottenham continue to follow on-loan Anderlecht winger Paul Mukairu ‘closely’ ahead of a potential summer swoop. (Voetbal Primeur)
Meanwhile, United are ‘pining’ for the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. (ABC Sevilla)
BARCELONA WELCOME NEW PRESIDENT
Speaking to Lionel Messi about his future is one of Joan Laporta’s top priorities after becoming Barcelona’s new president. (Marca)
Celebrity Barcelona fan and Twitch star Ibai Llanos thinks the club will land Sergio Aguero this summer. (Mundo Deportivo)
But Real Madrid also have City striker Aguero on their radar for this summer’s transfer window. (Don Balon)
Meanwhile, Barcelona have opened talks with the representatives of David Alaba, who has chosen to leave Bayern Munich. (AS)
But Paris Saint-Germain have readied a mammoth contract to lure the Austria international to France. (Calciomercato)
MAN CITY HAD STRIKER BID REJECTED
Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne rejected a ‘rich offer’ to move to Manchester City last summer. (Area Napoli)
But there remains uncertainty about Aymeric Laporte’s future at City. The French centre-back has lost his automatic starting place, with Barcelona and Real Madrid keen. (Don Balon)
City have also been priced out of the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe. (The Athletic)
IBRAHIMOVIC OPEN TO AC MILAN EXTENSION
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he is open to another year with AC Milan. (RAI Sport)
Meanwhile, Milan are ‘seriously considering’ paying Chelsea’s asking price for a permanent deal for Fikayo Tomori. (Corrierre della Serra)
The agent of West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek says that a strong Premier League finish and Euro 2020 are his Czech client’s top priorities, amid recent transfer speculation. (iSport.cz)
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