🚨 Arsenal & City battle for Tonali, Chelsea misfit can leave already, Rayan attracting interest, Slot rejects new Premier League job, & more
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Today’s top stories:
Kroupi to Arsenal, Anderson to Man City and more deals to watch
Plus Alejandro Garnacho’s future already in doubt & more!
AC Milan
Rafael Leao: “I need a new challenge. I already won two trophies in Italy and have been there for a while. The League is evolving, but for my style of football, I think the Premier League or LaLiga would make more of my talent, as a player. If a Premier League opportunity were to come along, I would be very happy. I think that I can put my talent up against the players there, who are of a very high level. Playing in that kind of a league really gets the best out of a player.” (Sport TV)
Arsenal
Arsenal are keen on Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, but so are Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)
Mateus Fernandes has been on Arsenal’s radar but there is now also growing interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. (CaughtOffside)
Leandro Trossard and Ethan Nwaneri are two big names who Arsenal would be ready to sell for the right price this summer. (CaughtOffside)
Newcastle are one of the clubs working on signing Nwaneri from Arsenal, though there’s the suggestion that he’ll only be available on loan - full story here!
Julian Alvarez now looks set to stay at Atletico Madrid, with a deal with Barcelona stalling, while Arsenal looks like an issue as the player doesn’t want to live in London. (Cadena SER)
Arsenal are keen to snap up exciting Brazilian youngster Rayan from Bournemouth this summer, despite him only moving to the Premier League in January. (Pedro Almeida)
Arsenal have made contact over signing Porto star William Gomes, with the 20-year-old’s representatives sounded out over a move. (Globo Esporte)
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Barcelona
Manchester United are ready to relax their stance on Marcus Rashford’s asking price as Barcelona remain keen to sign him permanently. (Sport)
Julian Alvarez now looks set to stay at Atletico Madrid, with a deal with Barcelona stalling, while Arsenal looks like an issue as the player doesn’t want to live in London. (Cadena SER)
Barcelona chief Deco has held talks with the agent of Real Betis centre-back Natan, but Newcastle and Juventus are also lurking for the Brazilian. (Estadio Deportivo)
Bayern Munich
It is NOT true that Bayern Munich are prepared to sell Harry Kane to Barcelona this summer, with talks over a new contract at the Allianz Arena already underway. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Bayern view the potential €10m fee for 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn as too expensive, which could pave the way for Premier League clubs to hijack the move. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Alejandro Garnacho can leave Chelsea after just one season, with the Blues already prepared to cut their losses on the flop signing from Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Xabi Alonso is reportedly keen to bring this former Chelsea player back to the club in a surprise deal this summer - more info here!
Chelsea have made “checks” on Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson as they look for an upgrade on Robert Sanchez this summer - full details here!
Rumoured Chelsea target Said El Mala has rejected another offer, could he be Stamford Bridge-bound? Full story here!
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are one of the clubs eyeing up a transfer move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte as he’s made available this summer. (Sports Boom)
Everton
Everton are eyeing the signing of a new goalkeeper this summer and have picked a proven Premier League player as their top target - full details here!
Fulham
Arne Slot has rejected the Fulham job just a week after leaving Liverpool, with the Dutch tactician tipped as a possible candidate to be the next manager of the Netherlands. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool
Liverpool are refusing to sell goalkeeper Alisson Becker this summer, despite strong transfer interest from Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha had a verbal agreement to join Bayern Munich, but the Reds don’t want to sell and the deal has collapsed. (Florian Plettenberg)
Meanwhile, the prospect of Liverpool selling Ngumoha has been described as “ludicrous” as the rumours are played down - more here!
Liverpool are the favourites to sign Francisco Trincao from Sporting Lisbon, with the deal still looking on even after Andoni Iraola replaced Arne Slot as manager. (Correio da Manha)
Federico Chiesa has hinted he may have to leave Liverpool this summer, whilst also suggesting he’s advised Curtis Jones to do the same after interest from Inter Milan - full quotes here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are alongside Arsenal in exploring a transfer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Manchester United are ready to relax their stance on Marcus Rashford’s asking price as Barcelona remain keen to sign him permanently. (Sport)
Crystal Palace are one of the clubs eyeing up a transfer move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte as he’s made available this summer. (Sports Boom)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are ready to compete with Barcelona for the potential €45m signing of Real Betis centre-back Natan. (Estadio Deportivo)
Real Madrid
Jurgen Klopp’s agent has insisted he’s not interested in the Real Madrid manager’s job after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme vowed to approach him for the role if he beats Florentino Perez in the election. (Florian Plettenberg)
Real Madrid are eyeing three big names from the Premier League - full report here!
Jose Mourinho has reportedly asked Real Madrid for the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. (AS)
Tottenham
Savinho remains a top target for Tottenham this summer and the Manchester City forward is also keen on the move to north London. (ESPN Brasil)
Tottenham are one of the main admirers for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who is likely to be available on the market this summer. (CaughtOffside)
Luka Vuskovic could surprisingly be forced out of Tottenham by manager Roberto De Zerbi this summer as the Spurs boss instead focuses on signing more experienced defenders. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are also eyeing another big-name raid on Liverpool this summer for a want-away player - full story here!
Mathys Tel wants to leave Tottenham this summer, with Porto leading the race for his signature, while Bournemouth are also keen. (Joao Van Boysen)
Tottenham look set to rival Newcastle for the signing of highly-rated young Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. (Media Foot)