Barcelona close in on Nico Williams, Juventus plan fire sale to secure Viktor Gyokeres - Euro Transfer News
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Published 17/06/2025 at 18:01 GMT+1
As the summer transfer window rumbles on, TNT Sports takes a look at the biggest stories across Europe. Barcelona have reportedly ramped up efforts to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal. Elsewhere, Juventus are planning a mass clear-out in order to pursue a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, while the Italians are also exploring a move for Theo Hernandez.
Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting celebrating the 2025 Portuguese Cup title after winning SL Benfica at Estadio Nacional do Jamor on May 25, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Barca look to wrap up Williams deal
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is keen to complete a deal to take Nico Williams to the Camp Nou this summer, according to German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg.
The Athletic Club and Spain winger is on the radar of several clubs, but Barca looked to have stormed to the head of the queue.
Plettenberg claims that Laporta is "trying to finalise the deal" and that the player has already discussed a potential move with Barca manager Hansi Flick.
Plettenberg also says that Barca wonderkid Lamine Yamal has openly expressed his desire to play alongside his international team-mate at club level.
Juve plan mass clear-out to fund Gyokeres deal
Having entered the race for the highly-coveted Swedish striker, Juventus are reportedly ready to sell eight players to raise funds to bring Viktor Gyokeres to Turin.
As they attempt to steal a march on the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United, Juve expect to see many players depart if they are to afford the €80 million euros plus add-ons Sporting are demanding.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the club are prepared to sell goalkeeper Mattia Perin, defenders Lloyd Kelly and Daniele Rugani, midfield duo Douglas Luiz and Filip Kostic, and strikers Samuel Mbangula, Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik.
The club believe these sales will be enough to reinvest in the 27-year-old, who has scored 97 goals in the last two seasons.
Juventus, Milan plot Vlahovic, Hernandez swap
In other Juventus news, The Bianconeri and AC Milan could be set for a huge swap deal this summer, with Dusan Vlahovic and Theo Hernandez heading in opposite directions.
According to Tuttosport, Serbian striker Vlahovic’s time in Turin could be coming to an end with the club prepared to let him go for a "reasonable" price, with his contract expiring next summer.
Milan themselves are prepared to use Hernandez as a makeweight in any deal, after the player reportedly failed to agree to new terms on a contract, with his current deal also coming to an end in 12 months.
A sensational swap deal could be on the cards to satisfy all parties, according to the Italian publication.
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Milan's final attempt to tie down Maignan
After a move to Chelsea seemingly fell through - for now - Milan are said to be looking to tie down goalkeeper Mike Maignan in a last-ditch effort.
The Blues failed to meet the goalkeeper's £21m valuation in the early transfer window ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, and he can leave on a free transfer next summer when his contract expires.
This could prompt Chelsea to return to the table at a later date, but according to Gazzetta, new boss Massimiliano Allegri is understood to be keen on keeping the Frenchman at the San Siro, which could be crucial to Maignan's immediate future.
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