Football transfer rumors: Race to sign Lewandowski heats up
A new club has joined the race to sign Bayern Munich's star striker Robert Lewandowski. On the other hand, Liverpool are willing to break the bank for a new goal-keeper. Lucas Digne could be given a way out of Barcelona and Samuel Umtiti commits his future with a 5-year deal. Here are the top transfer rumors from across Europe.
Champions Juventus eye Lewandowski
The race to sign Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is now heating up with Serie A champions Juventus also keen on the Polish international. The 29-year-old wants a move away from Germany and could sign with the Serie A giants if they lose Gonzalo Higuain. Chelsea and Real Madrid are the other clubs which are interested in Bayern's top scorer.
Liverpool offer €90 million for Oblak
As per reports in Spain, Liverpool have offered €90 million to Atletico Madrid for goal-keeper Jan Oblak . Don Balon claims that Liverpool are desperate to land a new goal-keeper after their Champions League debacle. In the same regard, they have made a move for the Slovenian who has a release clause of €100 million. Oblak was a long-standing target for the Reds.
Fekir's agent fuels Liverpool talk
Lyon star Fekir's agent has claimed that Liverpool are interested in his client but no deal has been finalized yet. The 24-year-old has had an impressive season in Ligue 1 and is now a part of France's World Cup squad. Liverpool want to acquire Fekir but his agent stated that they are waiting for an official offer from them.
Bayern to raid Barcelona for Digne
According to reports in Germany, giants Bayern Munich are in the hunt for a new left-back and might raid Barcelona for defender Lucas Digne. The 24-year-old moved to Spain from Paris Saint Germain. He is yet to make his mark in Barcelona. Lucas could be sold with Bayern ready to pay €17 million for the Frenchman.
Umtiti pens a new deal with Barcelona
Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti put an end to all transfer speculations by signing a new five-year contract extension with the Catalan giants. He was being linked to Manchester United. Umtiti moved to the Camp Nou from Lyon in 2016 and he has established himself as a key player in Barcelona's back-line. Barcelona made it clear that they do not want to lose him.
