Juventus had talks with Chelsea and Manchester United target Kostas Manolas as they try to tie up a deal for the Roma fullback. In England, Watford and Bournemouth are chasing Lyon midfielder Jordan Ferri. In Germany, Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race for AC Milan playmaker Suso. Here's a complete report of the latest transfer updates Making The Rounds.
Juve enters chase to sign Kostas Manolas
Juventus is currently on the “hunt” for a new center defender after selling Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan last week Thursday.
The Italian champions now set their “sights” on Roma defender Kostas Manolas, who has previously been extensively linked with a move to Manchester United and Chelsea. Juve chief Beppe Marotta met with AS Roma sporting director Monchi last Saturday to try to broker a deal, according to Calcio Mercado.
AS Roma is said to want close to $45.7 million for the Greece international who has already “snubbed” the chance to join Russian Premier League side FC Zenit Saint Petersburg this summer window. Zenit agreed a transfer fee for Manolas, but he turned down the chance to join the Russian club after talks over personal terms “collapsed," per Calcio Mercato
Watford and Bournemouth leads chase to sign Jordan Ferri
Jordan Ferri made just eleven starts in the Ligue 1 last term and there has been rumor the 25-year-old midfielder could leave Lyon this summer in search of more game-time elsewhere.
Several club sides in the French Ligue 1 are willing to sign Jordan Ferri, while he is also said to have offers from Spain. But now, Watford and AFC Bournemouth are both “fighting” to capture the 25-year-old signature this summer window, according to Tribal Football.
The EPL duo have been “alerted” to Terri's situation at Lyon, and they're ready to lure the Frenchman to England.
However, the Frenchman could be “persuaded” to stay put at Lyon as the departures of Corentin Tolisso and Maxime Gonalons may provide the midfielder more opportunity for action this new season. (Story Credit: Tribal Football)
Suso wanted by Tottenham, Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen
Suso found his “best form” in Italy after being deemed surplus to requirement at Liverpool.
The Tottenham Hotspur are now willing to lure the Spaniard back to England, and he is said to be open to offers. However, Tottenham don't have it all their own way as both Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen are also after the midfielder, according to Football Italia.
The German Bundesliga clubs have been tracking Suso for some months now, and they're now prepared to snap him up this summer. AC Milan are reportedly reluctant to part ways with the 23-year-old Spaniard, but could be tempted to sell him if an offer over $26 million was made.
