Atletico Madrid are determined to seriously strengthen their attacking lineup for the new season. "The Mattresses" they intend to take a quality striker this summer and have set their sights on Julián Alvarez from Manchester City, Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo reveals, writes sportal.bg.
In recent days, reports have emerged that the 24-year-old Argentine is unhappy with his status as Erlen Holland's back-up at Manchester City and has requested a transfer. The bosses of the "citizens" will try to defuse the tension, having planned a conversation with the player and his agent immediately after the end of the Copa America.
Alvarez has a contract with City until 2028, and Pep Guardiola sees in him an important player for the rotation in his team and does not want to part with him. However, if the player really insists on leaving, he may be sold, as long as the club receives a serious enough offer, which should be in the range of 90-100 million euros.
Since joining Man City in 2022, Alvarez has made 103 appearances, scoring 36 goals and providing 18 assists. However, Atletico Madrid could face serious competition for his signature if he is put on the market, as the Argentine has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
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Milan is another club that is interested in the possibility of attracting Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. "The Red Devils" are ready to part with this player and the "rosoneri" they will try to take advantage of the situation and take him into their ranks. They have already made a first inquiry about the possibility of carrying out such a transfer, claims "Gadzeta delo Sport".
The 26-year-old Wan-Bissaka is under contract with United until the summer of 2025 and there is no indication at the moment that the club are keen to extend him, rather he is one of those players who are up for sale on a good offer. It is thought that a sum of around €20-25 million would satisfy the English, although they paid twice as much to Crystal Palace to sign him in 2019.
Wan-Bissaka's performance since arriving at "Old Trafford" is ebb and flow. He had some pretty strong seasons and others where he didn't shine as much. Manager Erik ten Haag is ready to part with him as he wants to have a player with more offensive functions in this position in his team.
However, AC Milan are not the only candidate for the right-back's signature. He is followed by other teams, among them the local enemy of the "rosoneri" - Inter. In his Man United career so far, Wan-Bissaka has played 190 games, scoring 2 goals and providing 13 assists.
The Italian elite football team Bologna wants to buy Mats Hummels, reported "Sky Sports Italy".
Vincenzo Italiano's side finished third in Serie A last campaign and will play in the Champions League group stage from the autumn. The management needs experienced footballers to do well in Europe's most prestigious club tournament.
The legendary German defender is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund. He recorded 509 games and scored 38 goals for the "yellow and black", winning the Bundesliga twice and the German Cup and the country's Supercup once. The 35-year-old Hummels also played in the Champions League final twice.
To the surprise of the football public, he was not included in Germany's squad for Euro 2024. The defender himself publicly expressed his disappointment with the decision of national coach Julian Nagelsmann.
The veteran is looking for a team, as there is interest in him from Roma, Inter Como, Bayer Leverkusen and giants from Saudi Arabia, but he refuses to play outside of Europe.