Transfer rumour roundup: Liverpool shut door on Bayern’s Rio Ngumoha pursuit; Everton push ahead for Hackney
Today’s transfer rumours feature Liverpool‘s stance on Rio Ngumoha and Everton‘s move for Hayden Hackney.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein dropped a Bundesliga bombshell on Friday with the announcement that Bayern Munich are keen on Rio Ngumoha.
After Barcelona hijacked their deal forAnthony Gordon, the German giants have turned towards Liverpool whizkid Ngumoha. No contact has been made, but interest from Germany is genuine. However, Liverpool have no intention of selling the 17-year-old, who made his senior England debut on Saturday.
Sticking at Anfield,Curtis Jones has reportedly been chatting to Federico Chiesa about life in Italy. Inter Milan are pursuing a deal for the midfielder, who has just 12 months to run on his deal, and Jones appears receptive to the approach.
Chiesa, meanwhile, has suggested he’s set to be off too, after two seasons spent largely warming the bench.
Crossing over town to Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Everton areleading the race for Hayden Hackney.
TheMiddlesbrough midfielder seems certain for a Premier League transfer and the Toffees have put on the charm offensive. Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur also like the 22-year-old, but it’s the Blues in the driving seat.
Arsenal have made an approach for PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer, according to the BBC. A contract has been tabled for the 18-year-old, who is open to the switch to North London.
Coventry City are preparing to return to the Premier League after more than two decades away, and recruitment is underway under Frank Lampard.
The Sky Blues haveplaced a formal bid for Carl Rushworth, who shone on loan from Brighton. Coventry, however, face competition from ‘multiple Premier League clubs’ for the shot-stopper.
Over in Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt are expecting offers to arrive forCan Uzun this summer. The Turkish talent recorded 12 G/As in 15 league starts last season and has a €60m price tag on his shoulders.
