🚨 Cole Palmer eyed by Manchester United, Cesc Fabregas "FREE" to take Chelsea job, Arsenal in striker talks, Bayern eye Spurs star, & more
Today's transfer round-up plus latest on Chelsea's manager search...
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AC Milan
Fikayo Tomori has made it clear he’s still dreaming of making England’s World Cup squad this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal
Arsenal are preparing to offer €30m for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi after positive talks led by director Andrea Berta. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Arsenal are among the clubs closely monitoring Atalanta midfielder Ederson this summer, along with Manchester United. (Ben Jacobs)
Arsenal could also be in the mix for this in-demand Borussia Dortmund star - full story here!
Aston Villa
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been tipped to be a target for Aston Villa if he ends up being made available by the Reds this summer. (Football Insider)
Morgan Rogers is attracting interest from top Premier League clubs, but also from PSG, as he’s open to a move abroad. (Ben Jacobs)
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Barcelona
The chances of Lamine Yamal being fully fit for the 2026 World Cup have been described as “very slim” by a leading sports science specialist. (Cadena SER)
Bayern Munich
Liverpool may have the edge over Bayern Munich in the race to sign Anthony Gordon due to the England international being too expensive for Bayern’s current budget. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Xavi Simons has admirers at Bayern Munich but any deal this summer will depend on Tottenham’s asking price, which will likely be linked to whether or not they’re relegated. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Cole Palmer is a target for Manchester United, but there is not currently any indication that he wants to leave Chelsea, while the Blues would also ask for crazy money to sell the player, who is under contract until 2033. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Como president Mirwan Suwarso has publicly stated that manager Cesc Fabregas is free to leave and take over at Chelsea if he wants to amid links with replacing Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge. (City AM)
Fabregas himself has also responded to the Chelsea links - read his quotes here!
Enzo Maresca will not be returning as Chelsea manager as he’s more likely to be the leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City once that job becomes available. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea will likely start conversations with representatives of new manager candidates in the next few days. (David Ornstein)
Chelsea may have found their next wonderkid signing as they compete with Liverpool and Everton for the 18-year-old’s signature - full story here!
Leeds United
Leeds United have reportedly been approached over the possibility of signing Liverpool playmaker Harvey Elliott this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool
Liverpool have been intensifying efforts to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as he becomes their top priority, but one issue for the Reds is that his current club want to keep him for at least one more season. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool may have the edge over Bayern Munich in the race to sign Anthony Gordon due to the England international being too expensive for Bayern’s current budget. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Rafael Leao is another winger target for Liverpool and he could be free to leave AC Milan on the cheap this summer, with other Premier League clubs also interested. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been tipped to be a target for Aston Villa if he ends up being made available by the Reds this summer. (Football Insider)
Liverpool are optimistic about their chances of signing this highly-rated La Liga talent this summer - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are ready to make a very important financial proposal to Elliot Anderson, but a deal is not advanced yet and Manchester United are still in the mix to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano)
Enzo Maresca will not be returning as Chelsea manager as he’s more likely to be the leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City once that job becomes available. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Cole Palmer is a target for Manchester United, but there is not currently any indication that he wants to leave Chelsea, while the Blues would also ask for crazy money to sell the player, who is under contract until 2033. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Michael Carrick has hinted he’d “love” to stay on as Manchester United manager permanently once his spell as interim comes to an end - full story here!
Pierre Kalulu is a target for Manchester United, with a club official heading to Italy to watch the player in action in the next 24 hours. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Manchester United are among the clubs closely monitoring Atalanta midfielder Ederson this summer, along with Arsenal. (Ben Jacobs)
Rafael Leao is a target for Manchester United as his AC Milan future looks in serious doubt this summer. (Calciomercato)
Manchester United face competition from Atletico Madrid for the signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes this summer, with the Spanish club already starting talks. (Ben Jacobs)
Napoli
Napoli player ratings - Scott McTominay shines again as Antonio Conte’s side thrash Cremonese!
Newcastle United
Sandro Tonali has made a total U-turn on his future, with the Newcastle United midfielder now expected to favour a return to Serie A over the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City. (Sebastien Vidal)
Newcastle will be without TWO key players for today’s Premier League game away to Arsenal - full details here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid player ratings from last night’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Real Betis!
Could Jose Mourinho return for a second spell as Real Madrid manager? Full story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle with Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi over a free transfer in the summer, though it hinges on Spurs waiting to see if they stay in the Premier League. (Florian Plettenberg)
Micky van de Ven has put top clubs on alert after deciding that he definitely won’t be signing a new contract with Tottenham. (TEAMtalk)