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Gonzalo Higuain headlines our Rumour Mill as Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival could force his exit

David Cooper

11:43 12/07/2018

The summer transfer window is open and across the globe there is a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

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.

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GONZALO HIGUAIN

Juventus could offload the Argentine striker after clinching a club-record €99m deal for Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to CalcioMercato.com, the Old Lady will allow the 30-year-old to leave Turin this summer to balance their books.

Chelsea have previously been linked with the Los Blancos forward, who has enjoyed two prolific seasons with the Bianconeri following his switch from Napoli in the summer of 2016.

Higuain is contracted to Juventus Stadium until 2021 but could be forced out as Juve look to clear the path for Ronaldo up top.

Gonzalo Higuain has been prolific for Juventus.

 

CRISTIANO PICCINI

Manchester United face competition from West Ham in the race to sign the Sporting Lisbon defender, Turkish Football reports.

The 25-year-old, who plies his trade at right-back but can operate in other positions, has also been the subject of a loan offer from Besiktas.

Piccini is said to favour a move to the Premier League but will also be swayed by the prospect of regular first-team football elsewhere.

The Italian started his career at Fiorentina and enjoyed a two-season stint with Real Betis between 2015 and 2017.

Sporting star Cristiano Piccini.

 

RHIAN BREWSTER

Liverpool‘s teenage striker is the subject of interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, according to The Sun.

The 18-year-old, who was part of the England side that won FIFA U-17 World Cup last year, is reportedly seeking assurances over his long-term future at Anfield, as well as fresh contractual terms

Brewster began his career in Chelsea’s youth system before earning a move to Merseyside in 2014, although he has yet to make a first-team appearance for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Hot prospect: Rhian Brewster.

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