🚨BARGAIN Rodri deal now close, PL star to join Chelsea on 2-year deal, clubs queue up for Lille star, Arsenal handed Alvarez boost, & more
Today's mammoth round-up of the biggest transfer stories!
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Today’s top stories:
Plus Arsenal eyeing Serie A centre-back, and more!
Arsenal
Arsenal have FOUR alternatives in mind in case they can’t sign Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior this summer, including RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. (CaughtOffside)
Julian Alvarez only has two transfer options this summer in the form of either Arsenal or PSG as Atletico Madrid refuse to sell to a direct rival like Barcelona. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are expected to sign a new defender to cover for the injured William Saliba before closing the deal for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (Bruno Andrade, YouTube)
Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon is thought to be one of the defenders Arsenal are taking a close look at. (the Athletic)
Arsenal and Hamburg continue to discuss a permanent transfer deal for Fabio Vieira after his loan with the Bundesliga side last season. (the Athletic)
Arsenal are eyeing a surprise move for this €30m La Liga star - full story here!
Barcelona
Barcelona could try signing Javi Guerra to cover for the injured Frenkie de Jong, but his release clause is set to rise from €40m to €60m. (COPE)
Barcelona have a growing list of strikers as alternatives to Julian Alvarez - full story here!
There is no truth to Jules Kounde links with Tottenham, despite some speculation suggesting Spurs could sign the Barcelona defender. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bournemouth
Alex Scott is still one of Chelsea’s top targets and they’re considered the favourites to sign the Bournemouth midfielder despite interest from Manchester United and others. (the Athletic)
One of this summer’s major summer transfer sagas is now in doubt after a major injury - more info here!
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Chelsea
Jordan Henderson is expected to sign a two-year contract at Chelsea after Brentford released an official statement confirming his departure - full story here!
Chelsea are also eyeing another experienced Premier League star in the form of 30-year-old Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz. (El Universal)
Alex Scott is still one of Chelsea’s top targets and they’re considered the favourites to sign the Bournemouth midfielder despite interest from Manchester United and others. (the Athletic)
Chelsea are closely following highly-rated 21-year-old Lille star Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who wants to leave for a bigger club this summer. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong is a loan target for Crystal Palace as they look for new signings in defence. (BBC Sport)
Everton
Everton are asking for £70m for Iliman Ndiaye this summer as he looks set to be a priority target for Saudi Pro League clubs. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus
Juventus are closing in on Chelsea target Kerim Alajbegovic, which could have repercussions regarding Kenan Yildiz’s future in Turin. (Football Italia)
Al Hilal’s Theo Hernandez has been offered to a host of top European clubs, including Juventus. (Tuttosport)
Liverpool
Bradley Barcola’s stats show Liverpool could be set to sign a genuine game-changer - full details here!
However, Liverpool still need to reach an agreement with PSG for Barcola, whose asking price is £145m, with the Reds only keen to pay closer to £80m. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool have made contact with the representatives of 17-year-old Mexico midfield wonderkid Gilberto Mora, who is also wanted by other top Premier League clubs. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool could also make a surprise move for former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has been having a trial at Crystal Palace. (TEAMtalk)
Inter Milan remain strongly interested in Curtis Jones despite previous talks with Liverpool breaking down. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester City
Manchester City’s talks for Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi are accelerating. (Fabrizio Romano)
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth around €40-50m. (AS)
Manchester City are targeting a move to sign Geronimo Rulli as their new backup goalkeeper to replace James Trafford after agreeing to sell him to Leeds United. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Manchester United are one of the clubs to have shown a surprise interest in signing Liam Delap as it’s emerged that he can leave Chelsea this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Could this Manchester United star be set to sign for Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr? Full story here!
Newcastle United
Petar Sucic is a target for Newcastle United, but Inter Milan insist they don’t want to sell the talented 22-year-old midfielder. (Corriere dello Sport)
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are progressing in talks to sign highly-rated Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki ahead of Juventus, though he could go out on loan after joining. (Santi Aouna)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth around €40-50m, with possible developments in the next 24 hours. (AS)
Real Madrid are intensifying efforts to persuade Vinicius Junior to sign a new contract amid interest from Arsenal. (Sky Sports)
Fulham are prepared to offer as much as €60m to sign Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia. (Marca)
Fiorentina are the clear favourites to sign Franco Mastantuono, with Real Madrid not keen to loan him back to his former club River Plate. (Football Italia)
Tottenham
Savinho remains Tottenham’s top target and he’s now made it clear he’d be keen on the move as he looks to leave Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)
Cristian Romero’s potential move from Tottenham to Inter Milan could now be in doubt due to the Serie A club’s signing of John Stones. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
There is no truth to Jules Kounde links with Tottenham, despite some speculation suggesting Spurs could sign the Barcelona defender. (Fabrizio Romano)
This Tottenham star is attracting surprise interest from Liverpool - full story here!