Jan Oblak headlines our Rumour Mill as Real Madrid step-up interest in Atletico goalkeeper

David Cooper - Writer 10:45 13/06/2018
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Mail
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Jan Oblak has grown in stature.

    The summer transfer window for all international deals is open.

    That has started a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

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

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

    Get in touch with your thoughts too via Twitter and Facebook.

    JAN OBLAK

    Real Madrid could raid city rivals Atletico and sign the Slovenian star, according to AS.

    The 25-year-old, who claimed the coveted Ricardo Zamora goalkeeping trophy last term after conceding just 22 goals in 37 La Liga outings, has established himself as the best shot-stopper in the division.

    Real’s long-term pursuit of Thibaut Courtois has failed to progress, making Oblak a more realistic alternative and successor to Keylor Navas – who was a favourite under Zinedine Zidane – but may not convince new boss Julen Lopetegui in the same way.

    The sticking point over a deal for Oblak would, however, be the size of the transfer fee involved given he has a €100m release clause (Dh 431m) attached to his contract.

    Premier League-bound? Jan Oblak.

    Bernabeu-bound? Jan Oblak.

    TOBY ALDERWEIRELD

    The Tottenham star has revealed he is happy to stay at the north London club next season, following reports linking him with Manchester United.

    The Belgian centre-back, who is set to be central to his country’s World Cup bid, told journalists at the national team’s training camp that he would be open to extend his stay with the Whites.

    Alderweireld, whose contract expires in 2019 but does contain an option to extend that deal by a further 12 months, is still a key part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans moving forward.

    However, given he is 29, the former Southampton star may feel he wants to seize the opportunity to make one last big move while he is at the peak of his powers.

    Belgium's defender Toby Alderweireld (L) controls the ball during the international friendly football match between Belgium and Costa Rica at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on June 11, 2018. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images)

    Alderweireld in action for Belgium ahead of their World Cup campaign.

    Recommended