The Gab-O-Meter is back to predict the futures of two people. There is a time and a place for it. There is a lot of gossip surrounding the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk keeps you up to date on all the latest gossip. According to a report by Diario Sport, Barcelona aim to bring in a new forward this summer, and they have entered the thinking of a player from the Spanish team. The strikers position is the key area to strengthen and, while Robert Lewandowski remains the priority, they are looking at alternatives if his situation becomes too complicated. The Spaniard has shown an ability to make a difference up top, as evidenced by the fact that he was named the best player in the European competition. The Yellow Submarine are willing to negotiate and could accept a price of around 40m, similar to what the Catalans are planning to invest in the signing of Lewandowski. On the U.S. only, you can stream the daily edition of ESPN FC.
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Barcelona is going to put a lot of their spending power into the forward position once they have enough funds.
When it comes to the topic of his future, the strikers name is only on the table.
There is likely to be competition for the 30-year-old's signature, as he is seen as a possible replacement for Luis Suarez.
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in Angel Di Maria, who will be a free agent after June 30. He wants to stay with the Serie A side for one season before returning to his homeland, but the side wants him to sign on for two years. They won't wait for long with Di Maria looking to make a decision.
According to The Evening Standard, the Blues are willing to subsidise some of Romelu's wages if he agrees to take a pay cut. Todd Boehly is ready to sanction a £200m squad rebuild if the strikers leaves. The manager is willing to give the Albania international a chance to impress after he caught the eye during his loan spell with Saints.
Luka Modric will sign a one year contract extension with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Both sides wanted to stay together and Modric will sign the contract in Madrid before rejoining his Croatia teammates.
- RB Leipzig are considering a move for Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral, according to Czech Republic international having played one solitary Premier League minute during his season on loan at West Ham United. There have been initial exchanges between the player's management and RB Leipzig, who could be set to lose Konrad Laimer and Amadou Haidara. They are also open to offloading Tyler Adams if a suitable offer comes in.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Roger Ibanez, Stephan El Shaarawy and Nicolo Zaniolo could be on their way out of Rome. It won't be all departures, though, with Manchester United's free agent-to-be, Lille's, and Bodo/Glimt's all potentially signing.
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