Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid’s €170m Shopping Spree; Man Utd Find Midfield Alternative
Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.
Premier League
Julián Alvarez is of interest to Arsenal. / Denis Doyle/Getty Images
Arsenal have assured Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez of their willingness to play him in a central role, rather than across the entire forward line, to boost their chances of striking a deal. Kai Havertz is expected to be sold to make space. (Source:TEAMtalk )
In anticipation of a battle for their top midfield targets, Manchester United are increasingly interested in Orkun Kökçü of Beşiktaş. Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on the Türkiye international, who is valued at $70 million (£52 million). (Source:Turkish-Football )
Omar Marmoush and Tijjani Reijnders are both expected to leave Manchester City this summer, but Pep Guardiola is determined to hold on to winger Savinho. (Source:Football Insider )
Arsenal and Chelsea are both exploring offers for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Barcelona could rejoin the race if they can address their financial issues. (Source:CaughtOffside )
At the back, Arsenal are looking to sign versatile Juventus fullback Andrea Cambiaso , who could be made available for transfer if the Serie A giants fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. (Source:TuttoJuve )
Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion have both expressed an interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Noël Aséko. The 20-year-old has impressed on loan with Hannover.(Source:Sky Germany )
Chelsea continue to track a number of the world’s top young players and have stepped up their interest in Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado and right back Dylan Gorosito , both 20. (Source:La Perla )
Newcastle United are pushing hardest among Premier League clubs to sign 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City are all watching closely. (Source:TEAMtalk )
Everton are ready to approach Tottenham over a loan move for midfielder Conor Gallagher which would likely include an obligation for a permanent transfer in 2027. (Source:Football Insider )
Axel Disasi is willing to join West Ham United permanently this summer if the Hammers can avoid relegation from the Premier League. (Source:The Athletic )
Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas , 18, has admirers across the Premier League. Liverpool see the Greece international as part of a wider plan to replace Mohamed Salah, but Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd are all interested as well. (Source:SportsBoom )
La Liga
Nico Williams has been linked with an exit from Athletic Club. / Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images
Despite an approach from his representative, Barcelona have made it clear they are not interested in signing Athletic Club winger Nico Williams this summer. (Source:Fichajes )
Jürgen Klopp has asked for $200 million (€170 million) to spend in summer if he becomes the new Real Madrid manager. Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck , Man City midfielder Rodri and Juventus winger Kenan Yıldız are his dream targets. (Source:El Nacional )
It will take at least $82 million (€70 million) to convince Real Madrid to sell midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. There is interest from Paris Saint-Germain and across the Premier League. (Source:Defensa Central )
Barcelona will compete with both Arsenal and Man City to sign 21-year-old Atalanta right back Marco Palestra , currently on loan with Cagliari. (Source:Mundo Deportivo )
Meanwhile, Barcelona are determined to sign another fullback, João Cancelo , permanently. The Al Hilal loanee has already agreed to a major pay cut to get a deal over the line. (Source:SPORT )
Clubs across Europe do still have interest in Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior , despite reports to the contrary, but none are prepared to invest the sort of money it would take across both a transfer fee and wages. (Source:Romain Molina )
