Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool close in on Wirtz deal - ESPN
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- Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are "significantly closer" to reaching a deal for Florian Wirtz after new talks regarding the attacking midfielder, reports Sky Sport Deutschland, which states that the total package on offer is now approaching €150 million including possible bonuses. A total agreement between the clubs is still pending but within reach, while Wirtz has agreed on personal terms with the Reds.
- AC Milan have been informed that Rafael Leão wants to leave the club this summer, reports Sky Sport Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg, who adds that the Rossoneri want a transfer fee of at least €70 million for the winger. The 25-year-old Portugal international is on Bayern Munich's list of options and there has been contact, but nothing is concrete at this stage.
- Sky Sport Italia reports that Al Hilal have reached an agreement with Victor Osimhen but their €70 million offer is €5 million short of Napoli's demands. In addition, Calciomercato suggests that the Saudi Pro League side's new manager, Simone Inzaghi, has made a direct call to AC Milan's Theo Hernández in an effort to convince the left back that he should join, and the 27-year-old has asked for time to reflect.
- Fenerbahce are willing to offer Leroy Sané a net annual salary worth €15 million with the Bayern Munich winger set to become a free agent at the end of the month, reports Sky Sport Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. Galatasaray also have made an offer in the €10 million-€12 million range, while Arsenal and the Saudi Pro League are still options, and Bayern maintain hope of extending the 29-year-old's contract.
- Intermediaries have offered AC Milan center back Fikayo Tomori to Napoli in recent hours, according to Matteo Moretto. This comes with there having been long-lasting doubts about the 27-year-old's future at the San Siro.
- Newcastle United have made an enquiry to Nottingham Forest regarding a move for Anthony Elanga, according to the Daily Mail, which adds that discussions are at an early stage. A transfer fee of more than £50 million would be required to persuade Forest to let the 23-year-old winger leave, especially as he has three years remaining on his contract.