Newcastle have jumped ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign a brilliant Juventus attacker, while Tottenham are ready to trigger the release clause of a Danish centre-back also wanted by Wolves – all in Thursday’s Euro Paper Talk.
HOWE LOOKS TO POACH TOP KLOPP TARGET
Newcastle United have reportedly moved ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer, having fallen out with Juve boss Max Allegri.
And, should the Serie A giants look to cash in, Liverpool were very much thought to be the frontrunners for his signature.
But now Calciomercato states that Eddie Howe’s men are the most likely to win the race for the Italy international.
The St James’ Park outfit are said to be ‘dreaming’ of pairing Chiesa with his Italy teammate Sandro Tonali, who completed his move to Tyneside at the start of the week.
A fee in the region of £35million is being mooted for the talented attacker, who starred in Italy’s success at Euro 2020.
Liverpool not out of the running just yet
However, the report does add that Liverpool are not completely out of the running to sign the player who Jurgen Klopp wants to pair the opposite side to Mo Salah.
There is also still the chance that Chiesa, although only if he can overcome his differences with Allegri.
Calcio adds that the forward could yet ‘seek redemption’ at the Allianz in a move that would then scupper both Newcastle and Liverpool.
While not really renowned for his goalscoring, Chiesa is an outstanding creative presence who would boost any side.
The former Fiorentina man has scored 56 goals in 247 club career appearances and also notched five times in 42 outings for Italy.
TOTTENHAM TARGET ANOTHER CENTRE-BACK
Tottenham are ready to trigger Victor Nelsson’s £21m (€25m) release clause to lure the Wolves target to north London. (Various)
Roma have identified Manchester United’s Scott McTominay as an option to strengthen their midfield this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Al Ettifaq have made an official offer for Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. (Relevo)
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of centre-back Milan Skriniar on a five-year contract. (ESPN)
Inter Milan are doing everything they can to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea and haven’t started to consider any alternative plans. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
West Ham are negotiating with Juventus over the transfer of Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria. The Hammers have made an €18m bid to sign Zakaria. (Sky Sport Italia)
MORE EURO TRANSFER GOSSIP
Newcastle United have reportedly started sounding out a possible move for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci. (Calciomercato)
Villarreal president Fernando Roig has expressed doubts over AC Milan’s interest in winger Samuel Chukwueze. (AS)
West Ham and Galatasaray are interested in Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares. (TuttoMercatoWeb)
Luis Alberto has agreed to extend his contract with Lazio to June 2027. (Football Italia)
Real Madrid have told promising youngster Sergio Arribas that he can move on for the good of his development. (Football Espana)
Teenage talent Luka Romero has arrived at the Casa di Cura La Madonnina to undergo his pre-transfer medicals with AC Milan. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Retired Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has confirmed that he has settled his deal with the club, despite reports to the contrary. (Cadena SER)
