Bournemouth enter race to sign struggling Bayern Munich forward and derail Celta deal despite agreement
Bournemouth have made an approach for Bayern Munich attacker Bryan Zaragoza, threatening to derail Celta Vigo’s bid to sign him.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Estadio Deportivo, Celta have reached an agreement with Zaragoza’s camp to move ahead and negotiate a deal with the German club. Although the Spanish side have accepted Bayern’s demands, the Bundesliga champions are taking their time as they hope to receive a bigger transfer fee for the Spanish winger, complicating Vigo’s situation.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bayern’s proposed deal to Vigo was to sign him on loan for €2 million with a mandatory purchase clause of around €12-€15m (£10m-£13m/$14m-$17m). The Spanish side have accepted the German club’s demand, but Vincent Kompany’s side are hoping to make more money with a number of teams still interested in the winger. Bournemouth have since stepped into the race to sign Zaragoza, further putting pressure on Celta.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bayern signed Zaragoza in 2023, joining the club earlier than originally planned to cover for the injured Kingsley Coman. The 23-year-old failed to impress Kompany, though, and was loaned to Osasuna last year, where he scored six goals and provided two assists in 21 games for the club.
WHAT NEXT FOR ZARAGOZA?
Celta, however, are in a better position as they have a verbal agreement in place with the player, who is also looking to move to Spain instead of trying out the Premier League. The Spanish club have also qualified for the Europa League, which further tempts the ex-Granada player.
Bournemouth and Sunderland compete to sign Chelsea’s Djordje Petrović
Petrović, despite a strong season on loan at partner club RC Strasbourg Alsace, is not expected to remain at Chelsea this summer. The Premier League side’s high valuation of the Serbian goalkeeper (€25m), also means that a return to Alsace is not on the cards.
He could instead remain in the Premier League. As per L’Équipe, both Bournemouth and Sunderland are interested in the goalkeeper. Bournemouth are in the market for a replacement for Kepa, who rejoined parent club Chelsea before being sold to Arsenal.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are still in the market for a goalkeeper. They had been intent on signing Marcin Bulka. However, Neom SC beat the Black Cats to the signing of the now-former OGC Nice shotstopper. Both Premier League sides are more capable of meeting Chelsea’s valuation than Strasbourg.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are still in the market for a goalkeeper. They had been intent on signing Marcin Bulka. However, Neom SC beat the Black Cats to the signing of the now-former OGC Nice shotstopper. Both Premier League sides are more capable of meeting Chelsea’s valuation than Strasbourg.
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