Juve’s Dybala linked to swap for Barca’s Dembele

The January switch window could look like a distant reminiscence, however that does not imply the hearsay mill has shut down! Hypothesis over summer time strikes is heating up, so try the most recent gossip beneath, and see all official deals here.

TOP STORY: Juve’s Dybala linked to swap for Barca’s Dembele

Juventus‘ Paulo Dybala and Barcelona‘s Ousmane Dembele have been linked with a swap as each gamers’ contracts come to an finish in 2022, in keeping with Calciomercato.

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Dembele, 23, has undoubtedly made an enchancment on his earlier campaigns in a Barcelona shirt, contributing 9 objectives and 4 assists in all competitions this time period.

Nevertheless, the aforementioned contract state of affairs does imply he may nonetheless depart Camp Nou, on account of Barcelona’s delicate monetary place that means. The membership is very cautious of dropping the winger free of charge after signing him for €105 million plus €40m in add-ons from Borussia Dortmund.

This comes regardless of membership president Joan Laporta saying that he is a fan of Dembele and stating that he’s wanting right into a contract renewal.

Dybala, 27, has beforehand been linked with a swap deal to Barcelona — for Dembele’s teammate Antoine Griezmann. Dybala has additionally been talked about to go to Paris Saint-Germain for Mauro Icardi.

There’s a feeling at Juventus that Dembele is value investing in — even when they lose Dybala — particularly on account of Dembele’s age.

PAPER GOSSIP

– Real Madrid are in an excellent place to signal David Alaba, however AS have steered that Los Blancos are making backup plans in case they miss out. The report states that Sevilla FC‘s Jules Kounde, Villarreal‘s Pau Torres and Napoli‘s Kalidou Koulibaly are on the membership’s listing. They may additionally doubtlessly flip to Jesus Vallejo, who’s on mortgage to Granada — one thing that might get monetary savings in a tricky monetary local weather.

– Following Monday’s announcement that Sergio Aguero might be leaving Manchester City in the summertime, the Daily Mail has compiled a listing of gamers who may exchange the Argentine talisman. The primary title is Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, who is claimed to be the primary precedence. Metropolis are additionally eyeing Tottenham Hotspur‘s Harry Kane and Southampton‘s Danny Ings. There may be additionally curiosity in Barcelona nice Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Internazionale frontman Romelu Lukaku.

As for Aguero, sources have told ESPN’s Mark Ogden that he’s drawing curiosity from Juventus, Barcelona and PSG after ruling out a return to boyhood membership Independiente.

– AC Milan are contemplating Lorient‘s Armand Lauriente to exchange Alexis Saelemaekers, in keeping with Calciomercato. The Italian giants have been taking a look at different Ligue 1 expertise to fill that place, with Lille‘s Jonathan Ikone an alternative choice.

– Aston Villa have joined the race to signal AFC Bournemouth starlet Ajani Burchall, in keeping with Football Insider. Arsenal, West Ham United and Leeds United are mentioned to have already been wanting on the 16-year-old attacker who hails from Bermuda.