ROUND-UP OF EUROPEAN TRANSFER NEWS: Mane's important decision on his future is poised to have repercussions across Europe, with the summer transfer window ready to start soon.As the summer transfer window in Europe approaches, Sadio Mane's decision will determine Robert Lewandowski's future.
Romelu Lukaku's return to Chelsea has proven to be a costly decision so far, and the Belgian is allegedly interested in returning to his former club on loan. Jose Mourinho is interested in signing another Manchester United player, while Arsenal is considering two Serie A signings.Meanwhile, Neymar has spoken about his future with Paris Saint-Germain, while a France icon has ruled out taking over as the club's new coach. Here are the top stories from Monday's European press...
Lewandowski is looking forward to hearing from Liverpool.The best transfer soap opera is now the future of Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, who wants to leave Bayern Munich, thanks to Kylian Mbappe's re-signing at PSG.
Barcelona wants to make Lewandowski their primary summer signing, according to Marca, with Ousmane Dembele set to leave on a free transfer. And the Spanish sports daily claims that if the Bundesliga champions sign Mane, they would let their top scorer leave, despite the fact that his contract only has one year left on it and he has refused to sign an extension.
"The time will come to share information," Lewandowski told Sky Deutschland during the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. More information will be available soon."Milan wants to return, according to Big Rom.
Inter Milan finished bottom in Serie A after selling Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea last summer, and they now want both players back. The Belgian star would welcome the move, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, but there are significant financial impediments to re-signing a player who cost £97.5 million.Inter want to arrange a loan deal, according to the Italian sports daily, and Lukaku is willing to take a pay reduction and accept €7 million (£5,96 million) per year net. If the transaction is completed by the end of June, Inter will pay "just" €10 million (£8.5 million) each year gross instead of €14 million (£11.9 million).Mourinho proposes a solution for Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho has challenged the Roma owners to back him in the transfer market in order to construct a club capable of qualifying for the Champions League after winning the UEFA Conference League for the first time.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, two players from his former club Manchester United are on his wish list to join Chris Smalling. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is out of contract in 2024, would be a €30 million (£25.5 million) target for Roma, though the England full-back would like to be loaned out.
Diogo Dalot, who would cost around €15 million (£12.7 million), is a cheaper option, though Fiorentina is also intrigued. Other full-backs being watched are Sampdoria's Bartosz Bereszynski and Leipzig's Benjamin Henrichs.Arsenal is interested in two Serie A stars.
The Gunners are close to signing Bologna's Scottish left-back Aaron Hickey for €25 million (£21.3 million). The Gunners would also be interested in Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, if Napoli decide to sell him this summer. However, the Serie A club would demand at least €100 million (£85.1 million) for Osimhen, with Manchester United also interested.
PSG will keep Neymar, but not Zidane.Following the significant expenditure in Kylian Mbappe's new contract, L'Equipe reported last week that the Ligue 1 winners would be willing to loan out Brazilian superstar Neymar. However, Neymar was asked on Sunday night by Canal Football Club if his goal for next season was to win the Champions League "... maybe with PSG."
The ex-Barcelona player replied: "Is it possible? No, it's got to be Paris. There is no other option because I have a contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Yes, Paris Saint-Germain will be involved."However, according to Telefoot, Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane is not interested in succeeding Mauricio Pochettino as PSG's head coach since the Marseille-born star is not "convinced" by the Qatari-owned club's sporting strategy.
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