Juventus step up Vicario talks - Monday's gossip
Juventus increase talks for Guglielmo Vicario and pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi., plus more.
Juventus have intensified negotiations with Tottenham over a loan deal with an option to purchase 29-year-old Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, according to Sky Sports. Aston Villa's Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following discussions between the two clubs, as reported by Athletic.
Manchester City is interested in signing Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, from Chelsea, but faces competition from Al-Hilal, according to Talksport. Real Madrid's new manager Jose Mourinho has approved a move for Arsenal's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, as per Teamtalk. Nottingham Forest has entered the race to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, 23, an English striker eager to remain in the Premier League, as per Talksport.
Everton is leading the pursuit for Delap, with Chelsea having already indicated he can leave the club this summer, as reported by Teamtalk. Newcastle is preparing a bid of 55 million euros (£47 million) for Villarreal's Georgia forward Georges Mikautadze, 25, who is also attracting Barcelona, according to Fichajes. Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, 27, has not ruled out a potential move from Galatasaray, with Arsenal showing interest, as reported by Caught Offside.
Coventry City is closing in on the signing of Guinea forward Sidiki Cherif, 19, from Fenerbahce after agreeing a deal for the player, as per Give Me Sport. Everton is keen to sign English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 27, from Bournemouth before the transfer window closes, according to Football Insider. Leeds United's Suriname forward Joel Piroe, 27, is set to join West Ham United in a deal reportedly nearing completion, as per Voetbal International.
Hull City is in advanced talks over a £21 million deal for Panathinaikos forward Andreas Tetteh, with Roma also showing interest in the Greek international, as reported by Ekrem Konur. Manchester United is stepping up efforts to monetize its academy, with English left-back Harry Amass, 19, potentially available for around £7 million plus add-ons, as per the Mail.
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has excluded Youssouf Fofana from his season plans, with Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace expressing interest in the France midfielder, 27, as reported by Football Insider. Atletico Madrid aims to outbid Barcelona for Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, 26, valued at about 25 million euros (£21.3 million) by Girona, as per Fichajes.
Barcelona has agreed a £65 million deal to sign Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri, as per additional gossip.
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