🚨 Julian Alvarez BID confirmed, Liverpool pushing hard for winger signing, Chelsea eye ambitious Real Madrid raid, Arsenal compete for €50m star, & more
Today's transfer headlines as Real Madrid are mocked by rivals Atletico over Julian Alvarez!
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Arsenal
Mateus Fernandes has made a decision about his future as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid queue up for the West Ham midfielder. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal recently made an enquiry about Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz as they look to strengthen on their left flank. (the Athletic)
Arsenal are also working on poaching PSG youngster Emmanuel Mbemba, with the French giants now increasingly expecting the highly-rated defender to leave. (the Athletic)
Real Madrid have asked for information on the availability of Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori this summer, with Jose Mourinho keen to work with his former Roma player again. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal are competing with Aston Villa for the potential €50m signing of Real Sociedad left-back Jon Martin. (Sports Boom)
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Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have issued a brutal response to Real Madrid’s surprise €150m bid for Julian Alvarez, which has been rejected - full story here!
Barcelona
Could Barcelona still sign Julian Alvarez or have clubs been priced out of a move after Atletico Madrid’s statement? Analysis here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany would “love” to sign Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Chelsea want to make a statement signing this summer and have identified Real Madrid’s Arda Guler as their top priority target. (Sports Boom)
Chelsea are also looking to rival Manchester United for the potential signing of Barcelona’s Marc Casado. (TEAMtalk)
England
World Cup news: England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed one injury concern ahead of the team’s first game - full story here!
Fulham
Fulham remain undecided on signing Samuel Chukwueze permanently after his loan from AC Milan, with the London outfit likely to push for a lower fee. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Liverpool
Liverpool are “really pushing” to sign Yan Diomande, with the Reds ready to offer “important money” to see off competition from PSG in the race for the RB Leipzig winger. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool are exploring a surprise possible move to re-sign Darwin Nunez as it looks like Al Hilal are prepared to let him go after one season. (Mundo Deportivo)
Manchester City
Manchester City are working to secure Josko Gvardiol to a new long-term contract to fight off interest from clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United
Mateus Fernandes has made a decision about his future as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid queue up for the West Ham midfielder. (CaughtOffside)
Lewis Hall is the top target for Manchester United’s new manager Michael Carrick, and the Newcastle left-back is keen on the move to Old Trafford after initial contacts. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United have a confirmed interest in highly-rated Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. (Football Insider)
Manchester United are ready to make an offer for this Premier League star - full story here!
Manchester United are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper and are eyeing Karl Darlow as one option. (the Athletic)
Meanwhile, there could be a Manchester United departure on the cards, according to Fabrizio Romano - full story here!
Napoli
Romelu Lukaku’s Napoli future is unlikely to be decided before the World Cup, but he could get a lifeline under new manager Massimiliano Allegri. (Goal)
Newcastle United
Lewis Hall is keen to leave Newcastle United for Manchester United this summer after initial positive contacts with the Red Devils, though the Magpies won’t make it easy for the England left-back to leave. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have asked for information on the availability of Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori this summer, with Jose Mourinho keen to work with his former Roma player again. (Sky Sports)
Tottenham
Tottenham are advancing in talks to sign Savinho from Manchester City in a deal worth £60m, with City now open to letting the Brazilian go after previously rejecting an approach from Spurs. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are one of the clubs in the mix to sign Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka this summer. (Sports Boom)
There’s been a new twist in the Cristian Romero transfer saga - full story here!
West Ham United
Mateus Fernandes has made a decision about his future as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid queue up for the West Ham midfielder. (CaughtOffside)