🚨 Liverpool on alert for €50m star, Chelsea star's Man City interest, Arsenal in contact over wonderkid forward, major Man Utd exits, & more
Today's top transfer stories all in one place, featuring Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man United...
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AC Milan
AC Milan are continuing to work on a new contract for English defender Fikayo Tomori, despite him also being linked with a possible move back to the Premier League. (MilanNews24)
Arsenal
Arsenal have been in contact over signing Inter Milan’s talented young Italian forward Pio Esposito, but the Serie A giants insist he’s not for sale and want to tie him down to a new contract. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Arsenal are one of the main suitors for German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn, though Bayern Munich have already had some early contact over the potential transfer. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Jakub Kiwior is a transfer target for Juventus, with Arsenal set to bank a little extra money from a sell-on clause in his deal with Porto. (Tuttosport)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa may have to sell three key players like Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Emiliano Martinez this summer due to financial problems - even if they qualify for the Champions League. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona
Erling Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta has praised Barcelona but attempted to play down any talk of a potential transfer for her client to the Nou Camp. (La Sexta)
Barcelona would be prepared to listen to offers for left-back Alejandro Balde this summer as he’s no longer seen as an untouchable part of the squad. (Radio Marca)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich could rival the likes of Chelsea for the signing of Brentford winger Kevin Schade, though not for his current £60m asking price. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Meanwhile, Bayern may no longer be looking at Yan Diomande as a top target due to his high asking price, in a possible boost for Premier League clubs. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Reece James has signed a new contract with Chelsea, the club have officially confirmed, while reports claimed it’s a six-year deal. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Liam Rosenior praised the new deal for James and also hinted he had the chance to sign for “many” other clubs. (Press conference)
James had one major issue at Chelsea not that long ago that cast doubt over his future as Manchester City and two other clubs took a serious look at him. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in Brentford winger Kevin Schade, though he has a problematic £60m asking price. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
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Juventus
Juventus have the advantage over rivals Inter Milan in the race to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Jakub Kiwior is a transfer target for Juventus, with Arsenal set to bank a little extra money from a sell-on clause in his deal with Porto. (Tuttosport)
Liverpool
Liverpool sources have played down talk of Florian Wirtz moving to Real Madrid as the Reds have taken steps to help him settle and improve as the season has gone on. (TEAMtalk)
Eduardo Camavinga to Liverpool could be one to watch as the Reds have been given a surprise opportunity to sign him for just €50m - full story here!
Liverpool are eyeing a surprise move for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, despite the 21-year-old currently being on a run of zero goals and assists in his last 14 games. (Fichajes)
Manchester City
Manchester City and two other clubs took a serious look at Reece James as his Chelsea future was uncertain at one point. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester United
Manchester United have been in contact over signing Inter Milan’s talented young Italian forward Pio Esposito, but the Serie A giants insist he’s not for sale and want to tie him down to a new contract. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Elliot Anderson is a top target for Manchester United and there is some belief inside Old Trafford that he could choose to join them over their rivals Manchester City. (ESPN)
Manchester United are one of the clubs showing a strong interest in talented young RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo, though his asking price could be close to €100m and he does NOT have a release clause. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United are also eyeing TWO other RB Leipzig stars ahead of this summer, including one of Arsenal’s top targets - full story here!
Sandro Tonali is among FIVE big names from the Premier League on Manchester United’s list for this summer. (Sun)
As many as NINE players could leave Manchester United this summer as they’re open to offers for some of their recent flop signings. (ESPN)
Napoli
There are “no doubts” about Napoli making Rasmus Hojlund’s move from Manchester United permanent for €44m this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are looking to offer one of their best players a new contract to fight off interest from Manchester United - full story here!
Newcastle could compete with Manchester United for the signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes this summer. (Sports Boom)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are optimistic about their chances of the ambitious signing of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after his agent Rafaela Pimenta played down links with Barcelona. (Cadena SER)
Tottenham
Tottenham are lining up a DOUBLE raid on rivals West Ham if they end up getting relegated at the end of this season - more info here!
Mauricio Pochettino remains a strong candidate to become the next Tottenham manager this summer. (Give Me Sport)
Peter Schmeichel has publicly offered to speak to Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after he was “hung out to dry” by Spurs boss Igor Tudor this week. (CBS Sports)