Transfer rumour roundup: Lampard eyes Ross Barkley reunion; Juventus and Real Madrid lock horns over Tijjani Reijnders

Today's transfer talk includes Coventry City's potential first signing since promotion, and two European giants in the hunt for Tijjani Reijnders. Here are all the latest transfer rumours.

Coventry City will playPremier League football for the first time in 25 years next season, and Frank Lampard is on the lookout for proven top-tier quality.

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According toAlan Nixon, via Give Me Sport, Lampard wants to reunite with ex-Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. The 32-year-old's deal at Aston Villa expires in the summer.

Tijjani Reijnders is considering his future after falling out of favour at Manchester City. The Dutchman has faded following a strong start at the Etihad and there are some European heavyweights heading the queue to sign him.

Football Insider claim that Juventus lead the chase to bring the ex-AC Milan midfielder back to Serie A, though El Nacional name Real Madrid as rivals to Italian interest in his services. A fee of around £50m could be enough to get a deal done.

Sticking in Spain,Barcelona are reportedly closing in on their first signing of the summer. The Catalans are close to completing a deal for Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, who is leaving England on a free transfer at the end of the season. (Barca Universal).

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One player also keen on a switch to Spain isMarc Guiu. Unhappy with his lack of minutes, the Chelsea youngster is eyeing a return to La Liga. However, Mundo Deportivo report that the Blues are keen to send the Spaniard out on loan in the Premier League, after a season-long stint at Sunderland was cut short.

Finally, a number of Premier League clubs are battling it out for Borussia Dortmund defenderDaniel Svensson.

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