Transfer Rumors: Fernandes Wanted by Man Utd Rivals; Real Madrid’s Shock Endrick Decision
Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.
Premier League
Marcus Rashford will return to Man Utd this summer. / Jose Luis Contreras/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Chelsea are open to signing Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford this summer but will only do so on loan, believing the combination of a transfer fee and the England international’s high wages would make a permanent deal too expensive. (Source:Si Phillips )
A number of Premier League rivals are monitoring Bruno Fernandes ’s ongoing contract talks with Man Utd, who are prepared to offer the Portugal international a new deal worth a whopping $502,000 (£375,000) per week. (Source:SportsBoom )
Both Liverpool and Man Utd have expressed interest in signing Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram , who is also on the radar of Galatasaray. (Source:Tuttojuve )
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi , who is valued at $81 million (€70 million, £60 million). (Source:Sacha Tavolieri )
Cody Gakpo has told Liverpool he wants to leave this summer. Tottenham Hotspur are hopeful of getting a deal over the line. (Source:SoccerNews )
Meanwhile, Tottenham are leading Liverpool in pursuit of Club Brugge center back Joel Ordóñez. (Source:Mark Brus )
Newcastle United proposed a swap deal that would send Nick Woltemade to Chelsea in exchange for striker Liam Delap. The Blues, while interested, turned down the offer. (Source:The Chelsea Forum )
Myles Lewis-Skelly ’s strong performances in Arsenal’s midfield towards the end of the season appear to have saved his future at the Emirates, with long-term admirers Man Utd handed a blow in their chase of the Englishman. (Source:Manchester Evening News )
Paris Saint-Germain have added Manchester City midfielder Rodri to their list of summer targets. (Source:Fichajes )
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli remains a target for clubs in Saudi Arabia, while teammate Leandro Trossard has attracted interest from Bournemouth and other European clubs. (Source:Ben Jacobs )
Man Utd, Man City and Bayern Munich are all interested in signing Everton center back Jarrad Branthwaite but face having to meet his $94 million (£70 million) price tag. (Source:Daily Mail )
Amid uncertainty over the future of Emiliano Martínez , Aston Villa are looking at Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. (Source:A BOLA )
La Liga
Julián Álvarez has been at the heart of the drama this summer. / Guillermo Martinez/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Talks over a move to Real Madrid for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez have stopped completely. (Source:Fabrizio Romano )
Inter are keen on signing Real Madrid striker Endrick on a loan deal that would include an obligation to buy for around $46 million (€40 million). Los Blancos only value the in-form Brazilian at $52 million (€45 million). (Source:L’Interista )
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó is opening to joining Atlético Madrid, but manager Diego Simeone has yet to decide whether to pursue a deal. Al Hilal, Bayer Leverkusen and Man Utd are all considering the 22-year-old. (Source:Mundo Deportivo )
Paris Saint-Germain have turned down a cut-price offer of $58 million (€50 million) for winger Bradley Barcola from Barcelona. (Source:Fichajes )
Following the arrival of new manager José Mourinho, Real Madrid are expected to explore a move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. (Source:Football Insider )
Mourinho and president Florentino Pérez have also discussed the future of young midfielder Arda Güler , with both adamant a sale is off the table. Arsenal and PSG are both exploring bids but Los Blancos will reject all advances. (Source:Defensa Central )
Barcelona have made an offer for 18-year-old Colorado Rapids center back Lucas Herrington , who has traveled to the World Cup with Australia. (Source:Sydney Morning Herald )
But Barcelona’s desire to sign Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella has been handed a blow after the Spain international made it clear he is reluctant to join a club that cannot guarantee his registration next season. (Source:El Nacional )
