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Transfer Talk: Man City want Real's Benzema to solve striker issue

Transfer Talk: Man City want Real's Benzema to solve striker issue

Transfer Talk: Man City want Real's Benzema to solve striker issue

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn't mean the rumours won't keep coming. Here's the latest gossip and speculation.

Manchester City are weighing up a move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, reports El Nacional.

The report says that coach Pep Guardiola, whose team has been linked with Benzema in the past, is hoping to add the France international to fill a void in his formidable side after the summer exit of Sergio Aguero to Barcelona.

Any deal would be likely to happen next summer rather than the upcoming January transfer window though, with the 33-year-old's contract at the Bernabeu expiring in 2023.

However, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has no plans to part with his star striker, meaning a high transfer fee would be needed, though that is not likely to be a problem for City despite his age.

Benzema been at Real Madrid for over 12 years, joining from Ligue 1 side Lyon in 2009. In that time, there is very little he hasn't done for the LaLiga club. He has made over 575 appearances, scoring 295 goals and assisting 181 times across all competitions.

The striker has also won four Champions League trophies, three LaLiga titles and two Spanish cups alongside a plethora of other awards. One award Benzema has never won, though, is the Ballon d'Or, which will be handed out on Monday.

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10.32 GMT: Barcelona have been keen to do a deal for Manchester City winger Ferran Torres, but City want a lot of cash.

Marca says that Torres could move, but the 21-year-old would cost around €70m -- money which Barca currently don't have.

El Nacional then claims that RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo could move to City to replace Torres. Though Olmo, 23, has also been consistently linked with a return to Camp Nou.

10.01 GMT: Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa is being tracked by Bayern Munich and Chelsea, says journalist Nicolo Schira.

Chiesa, 24, signed for Juve from Fiorentina in October 2020 on a two-year loan worth €10m, with the obligation to make the deal permanent for €40m.

The winger, whose father Enrico was also an Italy international who played for Fiorentina, has become a key player for Juve and Italy, The Turin club want to keep hold of him and reportedly rejected a bid of around €100m after he helped his country to win Euro 2020 last summer.

09.09 GMT: PSG defender Sergio Ramos spoke of his relief at finally being able to make his debut for the club.

Ramos, 35, had struggled with injury since joining PSG as a free agent from Real Madrid in the summer and started in Sunday's 3-1 win at Saint-Etienne.

Ramos wrote on social media: "A win and a return to the pitch. You have no idea how I have longed for this! It has been a difficult few months. Lots of uncertainty, lots of changes and, worst of all, the pain of not being able to do what I love most: play football. But that's all behind me now. Another learning experience. It's time now to look forward with optimism and ambition. Thank you to everyone who has been there with kind words and encouragement, especially my family whose support has always been unconditional. On we go, there's more to come!"

08.30 GMT: The Sun reports that Newcastle United are set to battle with Jose Mourinho's AS Roma to land Florian Grillitsch.

Grillitsch, 26, has been watched by most of Europe's bigger clubs after putting in some stellar performances in Hoffenheim's midfield in recent seasons.

The Austria international is primarily a defensive midfielder, and new Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants to add some bite to his team.

He is out of contract at the end of the season with his Bundesliga club, meaning he could be available for a cut-priced transfer fee in January.

But the uncertainty over Newcastle's Premier League future could put Roma in pole position.

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- Jose Mourinho is looking to sign Barcelona forward Memphis Depay for Roma, according to El Nacional. Given their financial issues, the report states that the LaLiga club are willing to listen to transfer offers in the region of €40m.

- Barcelona are interested in Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, says Sport. The Catalan club have been on the lookout for more firepower in their attack, with Sergio Aguero's future uncertain after his heart issues. The report claims that the LaLiga side are now interested in Martial, who has struggled for game time at United this season.

- AS Roma have joined Lyon in eyeing a move for Rangers winger Ianis Hagi, son of Romania legend Gheorghe, reports journalist Ekrem Konur. The 23-year-old has impressed with the Scottish club, becoming an important part of the side. His current deal runs until 2024 and he could be set for a move away.

- Lille winger Jonathan Ikone has a verbal agreement with Serie A side Fiorentina, according to Calciomercato. The France international's deal expires in 2023 and he has started the majority of his side's games in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

- Calciomercato has revealed that Newcastle United have made an offer to sign Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, however the Croatia international is moving towards a renewal of his contract at the club. The 29-year-old is out of contract in the summer and there has been progress over a new deal, with the Milan side willing to do everything possible to meet the €7m-a-year salary that the midfielder is looking for.