Transfer news and rumours UPDATES: Bayern offer €40m for Sane

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

Posted Monday, June 22, 2020 by Goal.com

Christie set for Celtic extension

Celtic are eager to tie down Ryan Christie to a new long-term contract after scoring 20 goals last season.

Contracted until 2022, Hoops manager Neil Lennon has confirmed his desire to re-sign the attacker.

"He was terrific for us last year and I’ve love to give him an extension," Lennon said via the Daily Record.

"It’s all quiet right now in terms of talks because there’s been so much going on but we’ll be picking that up again soon."

Transfer news and rumours UPDATES: Bayern offer €40m for Sane

Nice eyeing off Kamara

Stade de Reims midfielder Hassane Kamara is wanted by Nice with a transfer expected to cost around €5 million, according to Nice Matin.

Kamara has previously hinted at a desire to move and Nice have already made three other signings as they plan for next season.

Former Liverpool striker N'Gog to retire

French forward David N'Gog will retire after a final season with Lithuanian side Zalgiris, the club has confirmed.

The 31-year-old began his career with Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Liverpool in 2008.

Leicester set to sign Nancy's Suengchitthawon

Nancy's attacking midfielder Thanawat Suengchitthawon is poised to join Leicester City next season, claims RMC Sport.

The French club are struggling financially and look set to part way with the talented 20-year-old.

Bayern offer €40m for Sane

The winger looks set to land in Germany

Bayern Munich have offered Manchester City €40 million ($45m) for attacker Leroy Sane, claims Bild's Christian Falk.

City have confirmed Sane has turned down the chance to extend his stay at the Etihad beyond 2021.

Falk claims Sane is destined to sign for Bayern and City must decide whether to cash in now or let him go for free next year.

Marseille fall short in Joao Mario bid

Inter have rejected an initial offer from Marseille for midfielder Joao Mario, reports FC Inter News.

The Portuguese player has been on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow this season and is not part of Antonio Conte's plans moving forward.

While Marseille are keen to sign him, their first offer has fallen short of Inter's valuation.

Stones faces uncertain future at Man City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he may have to sell before he can bring in the central defender he wants, casting fresh doubts over the future of John Stones.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down football in March, the City boss was looking at bringing in one, or possibly even two new centre backs when the end-of-season transfer window opened in a bid to freshen up a squad that has struggled to maintain a challenge on leaders Liverpool.

Following the departure of captain Vincent Kompany in the summer of 2019 and a failure to replace him coupled with a long-term injury to Aymeric Laporte, City's weaknesses at the back have been left exposed.