Salah Eyes Roma Reunion Amid Saudi Sirens: The Transfer Grapevine is Buzzing!

Picture this: you're halfway through your pint, and the latest transfer whispers hit the bar. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's goal machine, is mulling a sentimental trip back to Roma this summer. The Egyptian King banged in 34 goals during his two-year stint there, but blimey, his €12m net-per-season wages could scupper it – Roma's cap is a measly €4m. Still, he might fancy a year in Italy before plotting his next move.

Meanwhile, the Saudis aren't sleeping. Al Ittihad have cranked up their chase, with Al Qadsiah the only other Pro League side that could match their chequebook. As Gazzetta dello Sport reports, it's heating up.

Midfield Madness and Winger Whispers

Over at Crystal Palace, young gun Adam Wharton is itching for a Champions League adventure. The 22-year-old midfielder reckons he's primed for the big time and has Manchester United on red alert, per The Sun. United are also eyeing Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Sandro Tonali (Newcastle), Carlos Baleba (Brighton), and Alex Scott (Bournemouth). Brighton's softened their £100m stance on Baleba? Now that's a plot twist.

Liverpool aren't sitting idle if Salah waves goodbye. They're coveting Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a replacement, says Christian Falk. But Bayern? Not a chance – even for €200m, no release clause, and they're prepping a new deal till 2029 for the French flyer. Real Madrid are sniffing around too.

Then there's Bernardo Silva, Manchester City's silky schemer, pulling out all stops for Barcelona. Sport claims he's desperate as his deal ticks down, but Barca's Deco is dithering over the 31-year-old's age and fit. Patiently, Silva and super-agent Jorge Mendes wait.

Italian Intrigue and Scattered Sparks

Juventus are cheekily eyeing Barcelona's veteran hitman Robert Lewandowski, whose contract's up. Gazzetta dello Sport notes Juve scouts jetted to Warsaw to see him bag Poland's equaliser in a 2-1 thriller over Albania. They're juggling this with extending Dusan Vlahovic and chasing Randal Kolo Muani (on loan at Tottenham from PSG).

Scattershot rumours? Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes could land at United if Michael Carrick sticks as gaffer (Football Insider). Liverpool fancy €80m for Forest's Murillo (TEAMtalk). Rashford wants to make his Barca loan permanent, ignoring Saudi and Villa overtures (TEAMtalk).

United quizzed on Atalanta's Ederson (Rudy Galetti), while Evan Ndicka (Roma) piques Barca, Liverpool, and Spurs. AC Milan covet Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk) and Moise Kean (Fiorentina), dodging that €62m clause. Inter might snag Moussa Diaby if Saudis grab Salah.

Manuel Neuer's Bayern future hangs post-Real Madrid clash (Christian Falk). Romelu Lukaku eyes Napoli exit for Saudi, Turkey, or Anderlecht (Nicolo Schira). Real Betis lead for Dani Ceballos post-Madrid (Marca), and Andriy Lunin stays put despite offers (AS).

Oh, and a nugget from Gab Marcotti: Jurgen Klopp nearly snubbed Salah for another target back in the day. Fancy that over your next round?

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