Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Bayern target Leverkusen ace Frimpong

The summer time switch window will not reopen in Europe for some time but, however there are many strikes within the works and gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the most recent buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, after all, performed offers!

TOP STORY: Bayern, Man Utd monitoring Frimpong

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong is on the radar of Bayern Munich and Manchester United, in keeping with Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg.

The golf equipment are stated to be two of a number of prime sides conserving tabs on the 23-year-old, who has been a standout participant for Die Werkself this season with eight objectives and 7 assists in 25 league matches.

It is reported {that a} launch clause in Frimpong’s deal might be activated with a suggestion within the area of €45 million, however the Netherlands worldwide is contracted on the BayArena till 2028 and might be ready to remain on the membership now that supervisor Xabi Alonso has clarified his future.

Alonso lately introduced that he was staying at Leverkusen amid reported curiosity from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, and it appears as if that might affect Frimpong’s choice, together with his performances flourishing since Alonso took over in October 2022.

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PAPER GOSSIP

Everton’s Belgium worldwide midfielder Amadou Onana is excessive up on the shortlist of Barcelona, writes Sport. The LaLiga aspect stay eager on prioritising a signing within the No. 6 place this summer time, and it’s stated that the 22-year-old is seen as a powerful choice, although a transfer may hinge on whether or not Xavi Hernandez stays on as Blaugrana supervisor, with Real Sociedad ace Martín Zubimendi his most well-liked selection. It is reported that a suggestion in extra of €60m could be required to land Onana.

– Juventus are set to step up their curiosity in VfL Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix, reveals Calciomercato. The Bianconeri are reported to be actively monitoring potential defensive reinforcements this summer time, with perception that Manchester United may make a proper method for Bremer. Lacroix, 23, scored in his aspect’s 2-0 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen on Saturday, and was linked with a possible transfer to Liverpool final December.

– Tottenham Hotspur are getting ready to maneuver on midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, in keeping with Football Insider. Juventus are reported to be one of many golf equipment which have maintained curiosity within the 28-year-old’s signature, and so they may have the ability to signal him in the event that they meet the Premier League aspect’s valuation of £25m. Hojbjerg, who is ready to signify Denmark on the European Championship later this summer time, has additionally beforehand been linked with Atletico Madrid.

– A hands-off warning has been issued by Newcastle United supervisor Eddie Howe on striker Alexander Isak, experiences the Telegraph. Isak, 24, joined the Magpies for a payment of £63m in 2022, and they’re planning to make him a key a part of their future undertaking. He is claimed to be changing into “indispensable” to the squad, and so they will not hearken to any enquiries for his signature.

– Wing-back Marcos Alonso is predicted to go away Barcelona on the finish of the season, says Fabrizio Romano. The 33-year-old’s contract has simply months remaining on it, and the most recent signifies that the Blaugrana haven’t any plans to supply him an extension. He has struggled to garner common taking part in time this season, having made simply 4 appearances in LaLiga.