Transfer rumour roundup: Xabi Alonso eyes Leverkusen reunion at Chelsea; Man Utd chase assist-king Jules Ryerson
Thursday's transfer rumours feature a new runner in the race for Mohamed Salah, and Xabi Alonso's desire for a reunion with Edmond Tapsoba.Mohamed Salah is not leaving Liverpool quietly, with a thinly...
Transfer rumour roundup: Xabi Alonso eyes Leverkusen reunion at Chelsea; Man Utd chase assist-king Jules Ryerson Thursday's transfer rumours feature a new runner in the race for Mohamed Salah , and Xabi Alonso's desire for a reunion with Edmond Tapsoba. Mohamed Salah is not leaving Liverpool quietly, with a thinly veiled dig at Arne Slot part of what has become a long goodbye at Anfield. Salah is still deliberating over his future after an agreement was reached to rip up his deal at Liverpool.
Saudi sides remain the frontrunners, but a new name has entered the race. Caught Offside claim Fenerbahce are pushing to sign Salah, as the Istanbul outfit seek a statement signing. 'Positive' talks have been held.
Xabi Alonso will officially begin work as Chelsea manager in July, but the club's recruitment team will be busy behind the scenes. According to TEAMtalk , Alonso is encouraging a raid on former club Bayer Leverkusen for centre-back Edmond Tapsoba. The Burkina Faso international has only recently signed a new deal at Leverkusen, though it does contain an £82m release clause.
Chelsea will hope to lower Leverkusen's demands on that. Over at Manchester City , Pep Guardiola 's expected exit could lead to a major shake-up. Real Madrid are ready to capitalise on a transitional time for the Cityzens by firming up interest in Rodri .