Euro Paper Talk: Mourinho to beef up Tottenham defence as swap deal talks are held
Tottenham look set to trade players with Inter Milan with a quality defender wanted by Jose Mourinho, while Everton and Juventus are in talks over an exciting swap deal, according to Saturday’s Euro Paper Talk.
MILAN SKRINIAR TIPPED FOR TOTTENHAM MOVE
Tottenham and Inter Milan are in talks over a deal that would see two prominent stars trade clubs, according to a report.
As per Tuttosport, the two sides have held a meeting that would see two big-name players move in opposite directions.
The Italian outlet states that Antonio Conte is ready to sacrifice the once-untouchable Slovakian defender. He slipped down the pecking order last season as Inter finished second in Serie A and lost the Europa League final.
With Conte prefering a back three, Skriniar found himself restricted to a place on the bench.
As such, he has been linked with a number of swap deals. Reports say he has been offered to PSG in return for Leandro Paredes. He’s also been tipped for Chelsea in a swap deal for N’Golo Kante.
However, Tuttosport reckons the most likely scenario is a swap deal with Tottenham for Tanguy Ndombele.
The France midfielder moved to north London last summer in a club-record deal from Lyon. However, he has failed to find his best form and often came in for criticism from Jose Mourinho.
Tuttosport reckons a swap deal is the best solution for all parties. Spurs are willing to sacrifice the player, despite making noices about him staying.
Mourinho is looking to beef up his defence with Jan Vertonghen leaving for Benfica. Doubts also remain over Toby Alderweireld’s future.
The story is giving further credence from Tuttomercatoweb. They state Conte and Skriniar ‘don’t get on’ and that a swap deal with Tottenham is ‘something to keep an eye on’.
EVERTON TO TAKE RAMSEY IN KEAN SWAP
Moise Kean is set to return to Juventus in a straight swap deal for former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. (La Repubblica)
Atletico Madrid and Juventus are the two clubs battling to sign Luis Suarez amid talk he will be axed by Barcelona. (AS)
Juve are also on the trail of Edin Dzeko, who they are trying to sign from Roma for €12m. (La Repubblica)
Fiorentina look set to beat Tottenham and Lazio to the signing of Fenerbahce striker Vedat Muriqi in a €20m deal. (Corriere dello Sport)
Eight players are expected to leave Real Madrid in the coming weeks. Gareth Bale, Dani Ceballos, James Rodriguez, Oscar Rodriguez, Brahim Diaz, Sergio Reguilon, Borja Mayoral and Mariano Diaz are the players set to depart. (Mundo Deportivo)
N’Golo Kante and Tanguy Ndombele are on Inter Milan’s transfer shortlist as Antonio Conte looks to strengthen his midfield. (Calciomercato)
MANE OPEN TO BARCELONA MOVE
Sadio Mane is open to leaving Liverpool and rejoining former Southampton boss Ronald Koeman at Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)
Inter have asked for Leandro Paredes plus €20m – €30m in exchange for selling Milan Skriniar to PSG. (Tuttosport)
Josep Maria Bartomeu has rejected a meeting with Lionel Messi to negotiate his departure. The Barcelona president is clinging to a £624m termination clause. (El Periodico)
Lionel Messi’s father has told PSG that the Barcelona forward wants to join Manchester City. (L’Equipe)
Ligue 1 side Rennes are making an ambitious move to sign defender Daniele Rugani from Juventus. (France Football)
Loic Mbe Soh has been offered a contract extension by PSG. The defender could play a leading role this season after Thiago Silva’s move to Chelsea. (L’Equipe)
MAN UTD APPROACH FOR VAN DE BEEK
Manchester United and Tottenham have made an approach to Ajax over a deal to sign Donny van den Beek. (Sport)
Real Betis are closing in on the signing of Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, after his release by Manchester City. (Marca)
Sporting Braga are on the verge of signing Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca on loan with an option to buy. (Sky Italia)
Girona striker Cristhian Stuani is wanted by Brazilian giants Gremio this summer. (Globo Esporte)
Inter Milan are in the final stages of negotiating a deal to sign Aleksandar Kolarov and will pay €1.5m to Roma. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
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Atalanta have offered €20m for striker Kevin Lasagna – but Udinese are seeking nearer €30m. (Sport Italia)
Atletico Madrid are working on a deal to secure Yannick Carrasco’s return to the club on a permanent basis. (AS)
Former Man City playmaker Brahim Diaz is close to joining AC Milan from Real Madrid. (Marca)
Chelsea have opened talks over an ambitious move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. (various)
Getafe and Granada are batting to sign Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski this summer. (Marca)
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