
Wednesday’s Transfer Gossip: Phillips, Lukaku, Pochettino, Palhinha, Onana, Kepa, Gravenberch
Several transfer rumors have been circulating in the football world, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United all reportedly interested in a range of players. Here’s a rundown of the latest transfer gossip:
Liverpool eyeing Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City
According to reports, Liverpool is looking to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the summer transfer window. Phillips, who is 27 years old, is an England international and is reportedly open to the move. The midfielder has been a crucial part of Manchester City’s squad in recent seasons and could be a valuable addition to Liverpool’s midfield.
Chelsea to hold talks with Romelu Lukaku
Chelsea is reportedly set to hold talks with Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan. The club will ask the Belgian striker if he wants to return to Chelsea under prospective new manager Mauricio Pochettino. Lukaku, who is 29 years old, previously played for Chelsea and could provide a significant boost to the club’s attacking options.
Pochettino and Lampard in talks about Chelsea’s squad
Frank Lampard, the interim Chelsea boss, is reportedly open to speaking to Mauricio Pochettino about the club’s squad to help with the expected transition when the Argentine takes over as manager. Pochettino is widely expected to take over from Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea’s manager in the coming weeks.
Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle interested in Mason Mount
England midfielder Mason Mount has one year left on his contract with Chelsea and is yet to sign a new deal. Reports suggest that Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle are all interested in signing the 24-year-old midfielder.
Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester United eyeing Joao Palhinha
Fulham’s Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha has reportedly caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester United. The 27-year-old could be a valuable addition to any of these clubs’ midfields.
Chelsea interested in Andre Onana
Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan. The club could use their Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as part of the deal. Onana, who is 27 years old, could provide a much-needed boost to Chelsea’s goalkeeper options.
Ryan Gravenberch waiting to see what happens at Bayern Munich
Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has been linked with a move to Liverpool, but the 20-year-old has said that he wants more first-team football at Bayern Munich next season. Gravenberch has said that he will wait to see what happens at the German club before making a decision about his future.
In addition to the above transfer rumors, there have also been reports about Newcastle United’s transfer plans, Real Madrid’s interest in Reece James, and Barcelona’s bid to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris St-Germain.footballhighlight.net