The Citizens track an Italian full-back heading into the summer, while the Magpies consider signing a Bayern Munich star in an ambitious move. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Monday.
City close in on Cambiaso
The full-back area at Manchester City remains Pep Guardiola's biggest concern. The club explored the possibility of signing Juventus wing-back Andrea Cambiaso in the January transfer window but the move didn't materialise.
Now, The Sun claims that the club's hierarchy is expected to try again in the summer for Cambiaso, who can play on both flanks. The 25-year-old exit would see Juventus attempt to sign Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares, who is on loan at Lazio. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Newcastle want Kim
Eddie Howe is very close to leading his side to another Champions League campaign and he wants to bring in a strong presence for next season.
As per Football Insider, Newcastle United have set their sights on Bayern Munich's Kim-Min Jae. The Geordies are understood to be already working on signing the South Korean centre-back who would be available for roughly £40million. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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Alvarez to be on Barcelona's radar?
Former City striker Julian Alvarez is enjoying a prolific maiden campaign in Spain with Atletico Madrid, having scored 27 goals across all competitions. His form could make him a pawn in Barcelona's next presidential elections.
As per Marca, the Argentine could emerge as a big-name signing and successor to Robert Lewandowski, with his name being potentially used by candidates to win the election in 2026. Whispers Rating: 2/5
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Atletico eyeing a move for Romero
Atletico Madrid are not open to parting ways with Alvarez and their intention is to further strengthen Diego Simeone's side to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the league title.
Marca claims Atletico have made Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero one of their top targets this summer. It is understood that Spurs value the 27-year-old Argentine at £60million. Reports in England have suggested the North Londoners want to hand him a new deal. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Ancelotti set for Brazil job
Atletico's neighbours, Real Madrid are also preparing for a summer overhaul, as Carlo Ancelotti's time in the Spanish capital is coming to an end on the back of a very frustrating campaign. However, the veteran tactician already has a lucrative job lined up.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian FA are confident of getting the green light from Ancelotti to become their new head coach. They are hopeful the 65-year-old will join before the FIFA Club World Cup in June. Whispers Rating: 4.5/5
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