Transfer news and rumours of the day: May 24,2016
The transfer window is buzzing with rumours and gossips all around, with big money moves being linked with Manchester United as Jose Mourinho seemingly prepares to take over with a supposed kit of £200 million at his disposal. Chelsea and Manchester City meanwhile are both set to have major shuffles with new managers Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte arriving.
Monday saw Louis van Gaal sacked by Manchester United, and reports emerged suggesting Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to become the first signing under Jose Mourinho’s reign at Old Trafford.
Here are the transfer news and rumours on May 24.
Serie A
- Graziano Pelle's future looks uncertain as Lazio, Juventus and Milan all look to lure him away from Southampton.
- AC Milan have officially extended the contracts of Luca Antonelli, Davide Calabria and Riccardo Montolivo until June 2019. Milan’s captain’s Riccardo Montolivo continued stay was previously in doubt. The club released an official statement regarding the extensions “AC Milan communicate the extension until June 30, 2019, of the economic contracts of Luca Antonelli, Davide Calabria and Riccardo Montolivo”
- As reported by Football Italia, former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has signed a deal to take over the managerial reigns at Lazio. Prandelli will sign a two-year deal with the Aquile said to be worth €1.5m per season
- Juventus have reportedly rejected an offer of around €90 million from Barcelona for their highly rated striker Paulo Dybala, as reported by Goal.com. The 22-year-old Argentine striker has had a splendid debut season for the club, scoring 23 goals in all competitions and has been coined as one of the best young players in football.