Hannover reject Paderborn’s record €2.5m bid for Yokota
SC Paderborn have had a club-record €2.5 million bid for Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota rejected by Hannover 96, with the Bundesliga newcomers yet to break their transfer fee record.
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Besiktas confirm Vlahovic interest but admit striker favours top-five leagues
Besiktas sporting director Onder Ozen has confirmed interest in Dusan Vlahovic but acknowledged the striker prefers a move to one of Europe’s major leagues, while revealing talks with Mohamed Salah have stalled over excessive demands.
RB Leipzig eye Finn Dahmen as Péter Gulácsi nears Villarreal switch
RB Leipzig are exploring replacements for captain Péter Gulácsi, who is expected to join Villarreal this summer, with FC Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen among the targets despite his desire to stay.
Torino agree €20m deal to sign Fiorentina defender Comuzzo
Torino are finalising a €20m deal to sign Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo on loan with an option to buy. The 21-year-old Italy international is expected to complete the move within 24 hours.
Thiago Motta enters talks for Italy coaching role
The former Juventus and Bologna manager has emerged as a leading candidate to lead the Azzurri after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola rejected the position.
PSG enter talks for Zion Suzuki as Juventus circle Parma keeper
Paris Saint-Germain have opened negotiations with Parma to sign Japan international Zion Suzuki, though Juventus remain in contention for the 23-year-old goalkeeper.
Bayern Munich sign Greek defender Karandrikas for U19 setup
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of 17-year-old Greek centre-back Konstantinos Karandrikas from Atromitos Athens. The teenager has signed a long-term contract and will begin his career with the German giants in their U19 squad.
Woltemade confirms Newcastle stay as he reflects on World Cup agony and targets Klopp era
Nick Woltemade has confirmed he will remain at Newcastle United while reflecting on his World Cup penalty miss and expressing optimism about Germany’s future under Jürgen Klopp.
Dortmund offer Kagawa post-playing career role during Japan tour
Borussia Dortmund marketing director Carsten Cramer has confirmed the Bundesliga club would welcome Shinji Kagawa back in an official capacity once the 37-year-old ends his playing career.
Sassuolo agree deal for Verona striker Kieron Bowie
Sassuolo have reached a basic agreement with Hellas Verona to sign Scotland striker Kieron Bowie on loan with an option to buy. The deal includes Samuele Mulattieri moving to Verona on loan.