Johan Bakayoko now looks very likely to leave PSV Eindhoven.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who has reported that there is ‘concrete chance’ that the winger will leave PSV in the final days of the summer transfer window
Everton have been linked with a move for PSV in recent weeks, with Sacha Tavolieri recently claiming that they are eager to join the likes of Crystal Palace and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for his signature.
Bakayoko enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Netherlands last time out, netting five goals and providing five assists in the Eredivisie. The forward has continued his fine form into the current campaign, providing four assists in only three matches in the Champions League.
The Belgian’s brilliant performances for PSV have led to huge demand for his signature and the Toffees are said to be one of a high number of clubs interested in signing him.
Despite still having four years left on his contract, Romano believes PSV are willing to offload him before deadline day.
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Writing on his Twitter, Romano said: “Understand there’s concrete chance to see Johan Bakayoko leaving PSV in the final days of the window with clubs now pushing.
“This is likely due to Hirving Lozano who’s on the verge of joining PSV EindhovEindhoven — his return from Napoli is imminent.”
According to local reports in the German city of Dusseldorf, Tanaka withdrew from team training with a knee problem on Tuesday.
It follows claims over the weekend that Leeds had identified the Japan midfielder as a potential signing late in the transfer window, following Tyler Adams’ departure for AFC Bournemouth.
t is believed the 24-year-old has escaped any transfer-jeopardising damage.
The Rheinische Post reported after a training pitch clash with teammate Felix Klaus: “…the Japanese international immediately grabbed his right leg, collapsed to the ground and was treated by the coaches. A little later he hobbled into the dressing room, bandaged.”
Fortuna Dusseldorf’s official Twitter account responded to concerns by sharing an update on Tuesday afternoon: “After shock, chaos and worry, I have the all-clear for you. Ao Tanaka can take part in team training again tomorrow after his collision in training today. There is no structural injury.
Tanaka suffered medial collateral ligament damage towards the end of last season, missing Dusseldorf’s final seven league games of the 2. Bundesliga season and Japan’s summer international victories over El Salvador and Peru.
The player has since recovered fully, featuring in four of the second tier German outfit’s fixtures of 2023/24 so far.
Tanaka and sporting director Klaus Allofs are said to be on the same page with regards to the player’s future, with Dusseldorf hoping to make a sale this summer and the player keen to move on.
“Tanaka has become the hope for Fortuna. However, less on the pitch than on the transfer market. Because at Fortuna they hope to make real money with the 24-year-old,” the Rheinische Post report.
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