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Transfer Rumors and Speculations: Gvardiol, Mbappe, Walker, Di Maria, Laporte, Solomon, Chong, Lingard in Monday’s Gossip Columns
Josko Gvardiol to Manchester City
Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol is reportedly close to completing a record-breaking £86m move to Manchester City from RB Leipzig.
The 21-year-old center-back has been on the radar of several top clubs, but it seems that the Premier League champions are set to win the race for his signature.
Kylian Mbappe’s Price Tag
Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe reportedly wants a package worth at least £206m to join any club this summer.
The 24-year-old has been linked with several top European teams, including Real Madrid and Liverpool, but it remains to be seen whether any club will be willing to meet his hefty asking price.
Interest in England Midfielders
Newcastle United is said to be interested in Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips and Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, two promising England midfielders.
However, a move for Southampton’s English defender Tino Livramento has reportedly hit a stalemate due to the fee.
Aymeric Laporte’s Future
Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte is attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus, with the 29-year-old France centre-back facing an uncertain future at the club.
Laporte was a key player for City in their Premier League-winning campaign last season, but it seems that his time at the club could be coming to an end.
Kyle Walker’s Contract
Manchester City is keen to keep England right-back Kyle Walker, who has been the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. The 33-year-old is reportedly set to be offered a new contract by the Premier League champions.
Chelsea’s Outgoing Deals
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is set to join Atletico Madrid on a two-year deal this week, with the Blues prepared to let the 33-year-old leave on a free transfer.
Meanwhile, Lyon has reportedly made an offer for Chelsea and USA winger Christian Pulisic, who has also received a bid from AC Milan.
Other Deals in the Works
Brentford has agreed to sign Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins from Wolves for a club-record fee of £23m.
Napoli has reportedly had a bid for Wolves’ Max Kilman rejected, while former Fulham loanee Manor Solomon is set to join Tottenham.
West Ham has made a formal approach for Leeds United’s Tyler Adams, and Everton is believed to have offered players in exchange for Blackburn Rovers’ English defender Scott Wharton.
Luton Town is in talks to sign Birmingham City’s Dutch winger Tahith Chong, while former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is training with MLS side Inter Miami.
Finally, former Juventus, Paris St-Germain, and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly been offered a £25m-a-year deal to move to the Saudi Pro League, while Inter Miami is said to be interested in signing former Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain center-back Sergio Ramos.
