Transfer Gossip: Dolberg, Lacazette, Eriksen

Sport360 staff 09:56 04/05/2017
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  • Future world star: Dolberg.

    With only a few weeks to go until the end of the season, transfer gossip is beginning to gather pace!

    Here, we look at three key transfers that could happen this summer as clubs and players alike look for new moves and opportunities.

    Will any of the following deals happen?

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    KASPER DOLBERG

    The Ajax prodigy is one of the up-and-coming stars in European football.

    Aged just 19, the Dane has been in red-hot form this season and fired in his 20th goal of the campaign against Lyon in the Europa League last night.

    His exploits have well and truly put his name in lights, and as a result, speculation is rich as to where his future might lie come 2017-2018.

    Indeed, according to Madrid-based daily newspaper AS, Barcelona – the club the forward supported as a boy – have joined Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal in the race to sign him at the end of the season.

    Dolberg recently revealed his love for Barcelona growing up but his idol as a youngster was Thierry Henry – maybe he will want to follow in his footsteps and play for both the Catalan side and the Gunners?

    That very much remains to be seen but what is for sure is that the talented striker could well be on the move – although Ajax boss Peter Bosz has stated the club have no ambition to cash in on him just yet.

    Rating: 7/10

    Sport360 Verdict: Along with Kylian Mbappe, speculation surrounding Dolberg will likely dominate the transfer agenda throughout Europe this summer. The feeling among the Dutch press is the teen will stay in Holland for at least one more season but a big-money offer would really test Ajax’s resolve.

    ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE

    The Lyon forward could be on his way to Spain next season, according to L’Equipe.

    Lacazette, who has hit 31 goals in all competitions this term, is being lined up by Atletico Madrid as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann – if the French striker seals a mega switch to the Premier League.

    Atleti have identified the forward as the perfect man to fill Griezmann’s boots but are said to want the 25-year-old even if the latter ends up staying in Madrid.

    For Lacazette, a move away from his boyhood club will prove to be a difficult decision, but he may feel that it is the right time to prove himself elsewhere.

    Rating: 8/10

    Sport360 Verdict: At the end of every season, the France international always seems to be linked with a move away from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais – but this time, the transfer rumours seem to carry more weight. If Griezmann leaves Atletico, expect the Spanish giants to go after Lacazette with a hefty warchest.

    CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN

    Barcelona are plotting a summer raid for the Tottenham playmaker, according to reports in Denmark.

    Newspaper BT have reported that the Catalan giants want to sign the 25-year-old midfielder and are ready to launch a big bid to land their man.

    Eriksen has been a key man in Spurs’ incredible season, scoring 12 goals and providing 20 assists from the heart of Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield.

    The Dane is contracted to the White Hart Lane club until 2020 and has not yet commented on his future.

    Midfielder Christian Eriksen is one of the players Barcelona are keen to try and sign this summer. The Dane has become an important part of Mauricio Pochettino’s side and is, for now, focused on helping the London side.

    Rating: 6/10

    Sport360 Verdict: Tottenham are still building and will be very reluctant to sell one of their star assets. Even if Barcelona do come calling this summer, expect the North London club to fight hard to keep him.

    What else is going on?

    Yet again, Manchester United are linked with Torino ace Andrea Belotti.

    Will they get their man this summer?

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