{"id":483301,"date":"2019-07-18T09:11:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T13:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=483301"},"modified":"2019-07-18T09:11:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T13:11:42","slug":"transfer-rumours-barcelona-tottenham-milan-and-fiorentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/07\/18\/transfer-rumours-barcelona-tottenham-milan-and-fiorentina\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Barcelona, Tottenham, Milan and Fiorentina"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Word on Football’s Football Transfer News<\/a> brings you the latest transfer rumours from around world football. In today’s edition, Milan<\/a> eye a Manchester United<\/a> defender. Fiorentina, meanwhile, could offer a contract to a former Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> striker. Which Spurs target has requested a transfer? And Barcelona draw up a list of left-back targets.<\/p>\n

Latest Transfer Rumours<\/h2>\n

Milan Turn Attentions To Bailly<\/h3>\n

According to Damian Burchardt of The Sun<\/a>, AC Milan have turned their attentions to Eric Bailly<\/a> in the race for a new defender. The Italian side initially inquired about bringing in Dejan Lovren<\/a>\u00a0but were put off by their \u00a318 million price tag. The Croatian defender’s wages were also a stumbling block for Milan.<\/p>\n

Now the\u00a0Rossoneri<\/em> are targeting Eric Bailly of Manchester United. They see him as a cheaper alternative, as he has only a year remaining on his contract. If United complete their much-mooted move for Leicester City<\/a> defender Harry Maguire<\/a>, they may have to trim their squad. Bailly was a bit-part player last season, making only 18 appearances in all competitions.<\/p>\n

Llorente Eyed by Fiorentina<\/h3>\n

Simon Jones of Mail Online<\/a> writes that Fernando Llorente<\/a> is weighing up a return to the Serie A<\/a> with Fiorentina. New manager Vincenzo Montella wants to add experience to his attack, and sees the 34-year-old as a good fit. Llorente, on the other hand, is still weighing up his options, even considering another year with Tottenham.<\/p>\n

The Spanish striker made 35 appearances last season, scoring eight goals for Spurs. A move to Fiorentina would mark a return to Italy, where he played for two years with Juventus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tottenham Target Hands in Transfer Request<\/h3>\n

Metro<\/a> sources understand that Giovani Lo Celso<\/a> has handed in a transfer request amid interest from Tottenham and Manchester United. The attacker only joined Real Betis permanently in April but is now seeking the exit door. Whilst he is currently happy playing at the Andalusian club, he wants to play in a European competition, ideally the Champion’s League.<\/p>\n

Betis have accepted the Argentine’s request and will accept offers of \u00a368 million. This asking price is actually below his release clause of \u00a388 million, so Spurs could be interested in the cheaper deal. Lo Celso reportedly prefers a move to London over Manchester. However, Tottenham’s approach will likely hinge on Christian Eriksen<\/a> departing the club, having already spent \u00a355 million on Tanguy Ndombele<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Barcelona Eyeing Left-Back Options<\/h3>\n

Santi Gim\u00e9nez of AS<\/a> claims that Barcelona are eyeing other left-back options, should they fail to sign Junior Firpo<\/a> of Betis. The Andalusian side would reportedly let him go for\u00a0\u20ac25 million, despite having a release clause of\u00a0\u20ac50 million. However, Barcelona are still unwilling to match their price. They are considering Raphael Guerreiro<\/a> of Dortmund, and Ricardo Rodr\u00edguez<\/a> of Milan as alternatives.<\/p>\n

Guerreiro, a Portugal international, has a year remaining on his contract in Germany. Though, Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> are also interested in his signature. Dortmund also value him at\u00a0\u20ac25 million, though may have to yield to a lower offer to not risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.<\/p>\n

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