The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond.
Carlos falls under Klopp’s radar
Jurgen Klopp’s quest to source a solid defensive partner for Virgil van Dijk continues, with Brazilian-born defender Diego Carlos now one of his main targets.
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Spanish outlet Marca this afternoon reported that the Sevilla centre back has attracted interest from the runaway Premier League leaders, with a deal possible during the next transfer window.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also said to be keeping a close eye on the 27-year-old, who has made 31 appearances for Sevilla this season.
Milan look for experience in Silva
Star midfielder David Silva has attracted the attention of many top clubs in Europe throughout the winter with his contract at Manchester City set to expire in the summer.
And AC Milan appear to be a step ahead of the game concerning the 34-year-old’s possible capture after the club reportedly met with the Spaniard’s agents. Italian outlet Calciomercato has reported that after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, Silva is expected to leave the Premier League this summer.
The report states that while AC Milan are keen to reduce the average age in the club’s first-team squad next season, Silva would be welcomed as an experienced campaigner given that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to depart for a fresh challenge in the summer when his contract expires.
David Beckham’s Inter Miami are also said to be interested in Silva’s signature.
Blues will swoop for Bird this summer
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and his assistant Jody Morris will swoop for Derby County ace Max Bird this summer, according to Football Insider.
The 19-year-old midfielder made eight first-team appearances for the Rams under Lampard last season and now the Blues chief is reportedly keen to transfer the youngster’s Championship talents into the Premier League.
Bird was handed his Championship debut by Lampard in December 2018 against Swansea at Pride Park. The report states that Lampard and Morris see Bird as a young player with enormous potential that is capable of shining at Premier League level.
Bird’s involvement in Derby County’s squad this season has increased, with the teenager often linking up with England legend Wayne Rooney in the heart of the Rams’ midfield.
Tap ins
– Preparations for Pau Torres to complete a move to Arsenal from Villarreal appear to be making strides, with the defender now learning to speak English. The report from The Sun will encourage Gunners fans after the north London club eventually sided for a loan move for Flamengo’s Pablo Mari in December.
- Islam Slimani has little more than a year remaining on his contract at Leicester City, and Portuguese publication A Bola reports that Sporting Lisbon are interested in bringing the 31-year-old striker back to his former club, and could acquire the Algeria international for €10m.