Bernardo Silva will be able to meet interested parties in Spain or Italy if he leaves Man City. Photo by Martin Rickett, Pool/Getty Images
The European Leagues' summer transfer window has closed for the season. This means that the largest clubs will be looking to make a big splash before the new season starts. You can find all the official deals and gossip here.
TOP STORY: Milan, Barca and Silva for the City's Silva
According to Le 10 Sport, AC Milan will be challenged by Barcelona. Bernardo Silva is also attracting attention from Camp Nou.
Jack Grealish's arrival at Manchester City has put the minutes of the Portugal star in doubt. It is now believed that Ronald Koeman's side may be considering Silva's departure.
The Milan-born player, aged 27, has been linked to Milan in recent weeks. He scored eight goals in 24 Premier League matches last season, and was also part of the Portugal team's campaign for Euro 2020.
After growing up in Benfica's youth program, Silva moved to Man City in 2017. He has been an integral part Pep Guardiola’s tenure and won three Premier League titles as well as one FA Cup, four EFL Cups and two Premier League titles since his arrival at the Etihad.
Barcelona is still struggling with injuries like Philippe Coutinho's and Ansu Fati. A playmaker such as Silva could be a great addition to the club if they can overcome their financial problems and find a way for them to bring him to Spain.
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PAPER GOSSIP
Fabrizio Romano has learned that Chelsea is considering a bid for Jules Kounde, Sevilla's international footballer. Although the France international has been a subject of many clubs' interest this season, it is believed that the Spanish club won't accept late bids which leave little time for a replacement. The 22-year old Sevilla international was a key player in the team's opening match against Rayo Vallecano.
Internazionale will concentrate their efforts on Joaquin Correa, as the Serie A champions continue to replace Romelu Lukaku. Calciomercato reports that Internazionale have stopped being interested in Marcus Thuram from Borussia Monchengladbach, which is what propelled the Lazio star up the list. In 25 Serie A games, the 27-year old scored eight goals last season.
Marseille has identified Alexander Sorloth to be a possible replacement for Dario Benedetto. According to Le 10 Sport, Marseille's president wants to take RB Leipzig to France. The scorer, aged 25, has been on the radar for a few clubs this summer. It appears that the Ligue 1 side will continue spending their summer after Benedetto joined Elche.
Gianluca di Marzio reports that Davide Zappacosta has left the Premier League. Since the arrival of Reece James, the Chelsea star has had difficulty gaining first-team football at Stamford Bridge. Despite talk of a loan move from Fiorentina it seems that Atalanta are the favourites to sign the attacking right back. In pre-season, the 29-year old made three substitute appearances at Chelsea.
Corriere Dello Sport reports that Napoli has made contact with Miralem Pjanic of Serie A, who are keen to challenge Juventus for the signing of the midfielder. According to the report Luciano Spalletti phoned Barcelona's star to try to convince him to move to Naples, despite Turin's interest. Koeman's side considers the La Liga midfielder surplus to their requirements and will likely let him go before the close of the transfer window.
