Shinji Kagawa headlines our Rumour Mill as Galatasaray chase Borussia Dortmund midfielder

David Cooper - Writer 11:23 01/04/2018
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  • Shinji Kagawa could be up for a new challenge.

    Though the summer transfer window is still a few months away, that hasn’t stopped the rumours of players potentially being on the move.

    Across the world of football, there remains plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen when the market reopens in June.

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    SHINJI KAGAWA

    The Borussia Dortmund star could be heading to Turkey at the end of the season, according to SPORT BILD.

    The former Manchester United playmaker, who has endured a difficult campaign at the Westfalenstadion, is apparently ready for a new challenge following a four-season stint in Germany.

    Kagawa re-signed for Dortmund from the Red Devils in 2014 and the Japanese star, at 29, is ready for one more big move with Turkish giants Galatasaray leading the chase for his signature.

    The Super Lig side are looking to broaden their profile in Asia and are confident Kagawa can benefit them both on and off the pitch.

    MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 20: Shinji Kagawa of Dortmund looks on during the DFB Cup match between Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on December 20, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

    Kagawa is set to star at the World Cup in Russia.

    MAURO ICARDI

    Inter Milan‘s star striker will stay at the San Siro beyond this season, according to the club’s Director of Sport Piero Ausilio.

    Goal reports that the Italian giants’ captain marvel will opt to stay with the Nerazzurri and pen fresh contractual terms, drawing a line under intense speculation linking him to Real Madrid.

    The 25-year-old Argentine, who has a been a model of consistency in front of goal in recent seasons, will apparently be offered a bumper new deal as club hierarchy look to build a team around him capable of challenging Juventus’ dominance.

    Icardi, himself, is looking to play regular Champions League football, but is ready to wait and see that ambition out again at Inter.

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