Transfer Rumors: Barcelona Join Rodri Race; Man Utd Eye Champions League Winner
Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.
Premier League
Bruno Guimarães is a target for Arsenal. / Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Arsenal have made formal contact with Newcastle United to try and negotiate a deal for midfielder Bruno Guimarães.(Source:The Times )
Despite reports to the contrary, Enzo Maresca plans to keep Phil Foden as a core part of his Manchester City squad this coming season. (Source:Football Insider )
Manchester United are ready to launch a bid of $68.5 million (£51 million) to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery.(Source:Top Mercato )
Meanwhile, Man Utd are also stepping up their interest in Paraguayan World Cup hero Orlando Gill. The San Lorenzo goalkeeper was identified as a target even before his performances this summer. (Source:RTI Esporte )
Leaving Man Utd could be striker Joshua Zirkzee , who has received fresh contact from Juventus as a potential alternative to their complex pursuit of PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani. (Source:Gazzetta dello Sport )
Liverpool hold strong interest in Tottenham Hotspur right back Djed Spence and are looking into a possible deal. (Source:Anfield Index )
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is interested in reuniting with manager Unai Emery at Aston Villa. (Source:Daily Mail )
Atlético Madrid officials have informed striker Julián Alvarez that they would be prepared to sell him to Arsenal this summer for the right price. (Source:CaughtOffside )
Liverpool have added Barcelona forward Ferran Torres to their list of summer targets. (Source:Fichajes )
Former Man City defender John Stones is open to a move to London this summer. He has interest from both Arsenal and Chelsea, but his pre-existing relationship with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta could be the deciding factor. (Source:TEAMtalk )
Tottenham have already made contact with Benfica over winger Andreas Schjelderup but may have to try wrap up a deal quickly before fellow suitors Chelsea and Liverpool make formal offers. (Source:O JOGO )
Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City have all made recent contact with the represenatives of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande , who has once again reiterated his preference to join PSG this summer. (Source:TEAMtalk )
Liverpool will entertain permanent offers for Harvey Elliott this summer if he fails to impress new manager Andoni Iraola during preseason. (Source:Football Insider )
La Liga
Vinícius Júnior’s contract remains a concern for Real Madrid. / Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Vinícius Júnior ’s agents are refusing to meet with Real Madrid to discuss a new contract until the club agree to raise their latest offer, which is unlikely to happen.(Source:Ramón Álvarez de Mon )
Atlético Madrid have joined the race to sign Man City midfielder Rodri , keen to reunite with the Spain international seven years after selling him to the Cityzens. (Source:Fichajes )
Barcelona are also ready to try and sign Rodri , with manager Hansi Flick impressed by his World Cup performances. However, a deal will only be possible if Frenkie de Jong is sold. (Source:El Nacional )
Ferran Torres remains of interest to PSG but Real Madrid have now expressed an interest in a controversial move for the Barcelona forward. (Source:L’Équipe )
PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz has been added to Real Madrid’s list of midfield targets as a cheaper alternative to big names like teammate Vitinha or Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández. The Spain international would be interested in a return to his homeland. (Source:Fichajes )
An agreement has been reached for Barcelona to sign 18-year-old winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge for a fee of $9.7 million (€8.5 million). (Source:Fabrizio Romano )
