Transfer News Round-Up
Premier League
Sandro Tonali could be set for a return to Serie A, with Juventus leading the race for the Newcastle midfielder. Despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, Tonali is said to favour a move back to Italy.
Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba, as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have moved ahead in the race for the Brighton midfielder.
The agent of Mohamed Salah is in discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, with the Liverpool forward reportedly more open to a move than in previous years.
Arsenal and Liverpool are emerging as genuine threats to AC Milan’s attempts to secure Christian Pulisic on a new long-term contract.
Liverpool are also monitoring Junior Kroupi, with scouts from Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid keeping a close eye on the Bournemouth forward.
Valencia centre-back Hugo Fernández (18) has attracted strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, with the youngster viewed as one of Europe’s most promising defenders.
Aston Villa are considering a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, who could be available for a fee of around £65 million.
Manchester City are preparing a €50 million bid for Roma right-back Wesley ahead of the summer window.
Crystal Palace are ready to lower their asking price for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Manchester United having discussed a potential summer deal worth under £30 million.
Antonio Rüdiger is exploring a return to the Premier League once his Real Madrid contract expires. Chelsea have ruled out a reunion, but talks have taken place with Crystal Palace, Tottenham and West Ham.
Newcastle are open to selling Nick Woltemade after Bayern Munich registered interest in a deal valued at up to £40 million.
Gabriel Jesus has been identified as a key target for AC Milan as the Italian side plan a major summer rebuild.
La Liga
Real Madrid are preparing a €120 million bid for PSG midfielder Vitinha, viewing the Portuguese international as a long-term midfield leader.
However, Madrid’s dream signing is said to be Dominik Szoboszlai, with a potential £140 million deal under consideration. The Spanish giants are exploring the possibility of including Eduardo Camavinga in a swap arrangement.
Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez has reportedly chosen Barcelona as his preferred destination, despite approaches from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Dani Carvajal could leave Real Madrid this summer, with Pedro Porro, Wesley and Konrad Laimer being assessed as possible replacements.
If Real Madrid decide to sell Fran García, they are expected to pursue Borussia Dortmund left-back Daniel Svensson.
Barcelona are also considering using high-profile players in a potential exchange deal to reduce the price of Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, with Ronald Araújo among the names discussed.