{"id":463089,"date":"2019-06-20T07:50:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T11:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=463089"},"modified":"2019-06-20T07:50:29","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T11:50:29","slug":"transfer-rumours-real-madrid-inter-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/06\/20\/transfer-rumours-real-madrid-inter-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Napoli and Atl\u00e9tico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last Word on Football&#8217;s Football Transfer News looks at the latest transfer rumours from around world football. In today&#8217;s edition, Real Madrid line up a player-plus-cash offer for <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neymar<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/01226327\/Ryan-Bertrand?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Bertrand<\/a>, meanwhile, is attracting interest from major clubs in Italy and Spain. Elsewhere, Napoli close in on a deal for <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/82b1198a\/David-Ospina?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Ospina<\/a>, while Atl\u00e9tico Madrid chase a replacement for Rodri.<\/p>\n<h2>Latest Transfer Rumours<\/h2>\n<h2>Neymar Transfer Rumours<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It appears the Neymar saga looks set to drag on. Roger Torell\u00f3 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/fc-barcelona\/20190620\/462999001971\/madrid-fichaje-neymar-barca-oferta-millones-bale-james-psg.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mundo Deportivo<\/a> reports that <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/la-liga\/real-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Madrid<\/a> have lined up a player-plus-cash deal for the Brazilian star. Neymar, however, is still angling for a return to Barcelona, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/ligue-1\/paris-saint-germain\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paris Sait-Germain<\/a> are seeking around\u00a0\u20ac300 million for the icon. Florentino P\u00e9rez has long been an admirer of Neymar, and tried to sign him before his move to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/la-liga\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barcelona<\/a> in 2013. Now, he is determined to not be let down a second time.<\/p>\n<p>Real have apparently already made an offer for Neymar. Now, Zinedine Zidane is ready to offer\u00a0\u20ac130 million plus one of two players that don&#8217;t feature in his plans; <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a58bb1e1\/Gareth-Bale?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gareth Bale<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/715bf047\/James-Rodriguez?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Rodr\u00edguez<\/a>. The &#8216;Galacticos&#8217; will reportedly offer the Brazilian a\u00a0\u20ac30 million yearly wage, but his preferred option remains Barcelona. They themselves are teeming with players worthy of being part of the deal for Neymar.<\/p>\n<h2>Bertrand Attracting Interest Overseas<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/premier-league\/southampton\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southampton<\/a> are ready to cash in on <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/01226327\/Ryan-Bertrand?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Bertrand<\/a> this summer, Adam Crafton of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-7160413\/Inter-Milan-Atletico-Madrid-lead-chase-Ryan-Bertrand.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mail Online<\/a> claims. They are reportedly willing to make <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e514ab62\/Matt-Targett?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Targett<\/a> their first-team left-back. As such, this news could be of interest to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/tag\/inter-milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inter Milan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/tag\/atletico-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Inter, with former <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> boss Antonio Conte at the helm, are perusing the English market; Atl\u00e9tico, meanwhile, are looking for a replacement for <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=c3ee18ef,bb45af62&amp;search=Lucas+Hern\u00e1ndez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Hernandez<\/a>, who left for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/bundesliga\/bayern-munich\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bayern Munich<\/a>. Saints will demand \u00a315 million for their left-back, but both clubs are seeking to strike a deal for less than \u00a310 million.<\/p>\n<h2>Napoli Close on Ospina Deal<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/82b1198a\/David-Ospina?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Ospina<\/a> is inches away from leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/premier-league\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a>, James Benge of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.football.london\/arsenal-fc\/transfer-news\/arsenal-complete-first-transfer-summer-16451411\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">football.london<\/a> understands. The Colombian international goalkeeper spent last season on loan at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/tag\/napoli\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Napoli<\/a>\u00a0but was one game off the 25 that would have triggered a \u00a34 million move. The\u00a0<em>Partenopei<\/em> were hoping to negotiate a lower price for the shot-stopper but now have given in to Arsenal&#8217;s demands.<\/p>\n<p>Confirmation is expected to come after Ospina&#8217;s participation in Copa Am\u00e9rica. He will reportedly play second fiddle to <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9413b19f\/Alex-Meret?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Meret<\/a> in Italy. However, he is content with that role after becoming downcast in North London. Despite offering paltry funds towards Unai Emery&#8217;s rebuild, this could help in the long run, cutting the wage bill at the very least.<\/p>\n<h2>Atl\u00e9ti Chase Rodri Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>Atl\u00e9tico Madrid will look to sign <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e61b8aee\/Granit-Xhaka?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Granit Xhaka<\/a> as a replacement for Rodri, who looks set to join <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a>, according to Phil Haigh of <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2019\/06\/19\/arsenals-granit-xhaka-lined-rodri-replacement-atletico-madrid-10013210\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metro<\/a>. News arrived yesterday that Manchester City had agreed to pay Rodri&#8217;s \u00a362 million release clause. Now, they are looking at alternatives to the Spanish enforcer. Diego Simeone was put off by Real Madrid&#8217;s \u00a344 million asking price for <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/02c15616\/Marcos-Llorente?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcos Llorente<\/a>. Therefore, he now turns his attention to Arsenal&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e61b8aee\/Granit-Xhaka?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Granit Xhaka<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Swiss midfielder is not part of Unai Emery&#8217;s planned exodus this summer but could be swayed by the lure of Champion&#8217;s League football. With little interest in Mesut\u00a0\u00d6zil or <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/dd0daf32\/Henrikh-Mkhitaryan?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henrikh Mkhitaryan<\/a>, he may be forced to cash in. Xkaha has been a regular in the squad since his \u00a335 million move in 2016, making 134 appearances for the Gunners.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"9C7gUAStQSht13IuaUA7Pg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1148766649\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9C7gUAStQSht13IuaUA7Pg',sig:'i0vte1aNMnY4Lpd0LkVDagMwToCclYvyhpbrGZSnTxk=',w:'594px',h:'434px',items:'1148766649',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Word on Football&#8217;s Football Transfer News looks at the latest transfer rumours from around world football. In today&#8217;s edition, Real Madrid line up a player-plus-cash offer for Neymar. Ryan Bertrand, meanwhile, is attracting interest from major clubs in Italy and Spain. Elsewhere, Napoli close in on a deal for David Ospina, while Atl\u00e9tico Madrid [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3031,"featured_media":463179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[28,8,1365,6,30,3,1366,5,20],"tags":[32738,210,464,1548,380,674,895,389,182,1774],"class_list":["post-463089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-transfers","category-arsenal","category-barcelona","category-la-liga","category-news","category-premier-league","category-real-madrid","category-serie-a","category-southampton","tag-arsenal-fixtures","tag-atletico-madrid","tag-barcelona","tag-david-ospina","tag-granit-xhaka","tag-inter-milan","tag-napoli","tag-neymar","tag-real-madrid","tag-ryan-bertrand"],"modified_by":"Nat Goodlad, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3031"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=463089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/463179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=463089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=463089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=463089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}