Reports: Tottenham has signed Lukaku and Bayern step up bid for Kane

Reports: Tottenham has signed Lukaku and Bayern step up bid for Kane

Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Euro 2024 group F qualifying soccer match between Estonia and Belgium at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Icardi set to leave PSG having agreed personal terms with Galatasaray and Fred could be latest on his way out of Manchester United

The transfer rumour mill is in full swing with daily stories of players coming and going.

Each weekday we’ll bring you the best transfer gossip and the likelihood of those transfer stories bearing fruit.

Strong chance
Juventus are interested in signing striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, but the 30-year-old is more likely to rejoin Inter Milan on a permanent basis, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. The Bianconeri are said to have tested the waters over a move for the Belgian, but they now believe Chelsea are only interested in driving up the price of the coveted striker. Inter are keen to make Lukaku’s loan move from last season permanent, but they are yet to be able to agree a fee with the West London club.

Strong chance
Paris Saint-Germain’s ongoing reshuffle this summer will likely see striker Mauro Icardi leave the club, with the Argentine set to sign for Galatasaray for €10 million. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who believes that while the two clubs have come to an agreement, the final fee is believed to be well below the initial €22 million PSG were holding out for. Personal terms between Icardi and the Turkish club have already been agreed and the 30-year-old will sign on a three-year deal.

Potential
Bad news for Tottenham Hotspur fans; reports linking talisman Harry Kane with a transfer to Bayern Munich don’t appear to be going away. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettigoal has revealed that the German club has submitted a new bid of £80m for the England striker having seen their initial bid of £70m rebuffed by the North London club. The Bavarians are keen to add Kane’s goals to their frontline, and they have tagged further add-ons to their new bid. Kane, 29, appears open to a move to the Bundesliga.

Manchester United midfielder Fred has changed agents in an effort to force a move away from Old Trafford this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist believes that the Brazilian midfielder is keen to play more first-team football, and is therefore looking to find a new club before his existing deal runs out. The 30-year-old is a target for Fulham, but is also said to be wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia too. Fred is under contract at United until 2024.

Potential
Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Gunners are big admirers of the 18-year-old defender, and hope to fend off interest from AC Milan for the Spain international. Barcelona have also been monitoring the situation, but the Catalan club have been hampered by their precarious financial situation. Following Valladolid’s relegation, Fresneda would be available for around €20m.

Potential
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, and talks are said to be ongoing between the two clubs. Florian Plettigoal reveals that the relegated Saints are looking to recoup £50m for the Belgian, despite the 19-year-old having played just 29 matches in the Premier League. No fee has been agreed yet, or personal terms, but discussions are said to be “concrete” as Klopp looks to land part of a new-look midfield.

Low chance
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could be on the move this summer, and Paris Saint-Germain are the latest club linked with a move for the Spurs and France captain. The Daily Record believe that while Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has already added Guglielmo Vicario to the side from Empoli, they are also looking for further reinforcements after having been rejected in their pursuit of Brentford stopper David Raya. Lloris is hoping to be granted a free transfer following 11 years of service for Spurs.

Vlahovic Sweeps Transfer Rumours Amid Kane’s Potential Spurs Exit and Bayern’s Growing Interest
Cortez Smith.

Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, alongside Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, are embroiled in a transfer tussle as they court Juventus’ ace, Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker, touted as a top replacement for Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea, may find his future elsewhere as Tottenham steps into the fray with an enticing offer.

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Vlahovic Sweeps Transfer Rumours Amid Kane’s Potential Spurs Exit and Bayern’s Growing Interest
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Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, alongside Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, are embroiled in a transfer tussle as they court Juventus’ ace, Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker, touted as a top replacement for Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea, may find his future elsewhere as Tottenham steps into the fray with an enticing offer.

Tottenham’s bold bid, estimated at approximately £55.5 million (€65m), could potentially unsettle other interested parties, especially given the growing speculations around Harry Kane’s future. However, Juventus, grappling with financial strain, has tagged the striker with an £80m price, indicating that Spurs’ initial offer might fall short.

Italian media reports suggest that Chelsea might be looking to swap Lukaku with Vlahovic in a bid to bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s offensive options. This high-stakes trade is pegged to a potential fee of around €80 million (£64.8m), which would satisfy Juventus’ valuation of Vlahovic. Nonetheless, this deal hinges on Lukaku’s inclination towards a return to Inter Milan, complicating matters further.

Meanwhile, Manchester United has also reportedly shown significant interest in Vlahovic, making the transfer scenario even more riveting. With these big names in the fray, Tottenham’s Champions League absence next season could possibly turn the tide against them, leaving room for clubs like Chelsea or Man Utd to swoop in.

Kane’s potential departure from Tottenham to join Bayern Munich amplifies the intrigue. With an offer of £70m plus addons on the table, Kane’s likely move could be instrumental in Tottenham’s pursuit of Vlahovic. Reports suggest that Spurs’ bid for Vlahovic might be a preemptive move, anticipating Kane’s possible exit this summer.

Bayern’s ambitions of securing Kane could hit a snag if Chelsea’s pursuit of Vlahovic materializes. The Bundesliga champions, with PSG, are reportedly eyeing the Serbian as a backup target if their primary plans of landing Kane go awry.

Vlahovic’s impressive ten-goal haul from 27 Serie A appearances last season makes him an attractive prospect for the top clubs across Europe. As the striker’s agents reportedly gear up for a London trip, the question of Vlahovic’s next home continues to tantalize football fans.

As the transfer window unfolds, the fate of these prominent strikers hinges on complex negotiations and strategic decisions. While a move away from Juventus seems imminent for Vlahovic, where he lands depends on the power plays among the titans of European football.