Madrid Prepares for Vinicius Bid; Barça Targets Rashford
Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.
Transfer Buzz Around Manchester United
Manchester United appears to be in the midst of a significant overhaul, reportedly holding discussions with Serie A clubs to sell both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund. As replacements, the club is eyeing Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo to bolster their attacking options.
Zirkzee’s Potential Move to Inter
Inter Milan is reportedly interested in signing Zirkzee on an initial loan deal, with an option to make it permanent for €35 million (£29.4 million). The club is open to discussions that would allow them to agree to an obligation to buy if Zirkzee meets certain performance criteria.
Shifting Defenders: Arsenal’s Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal is contemplating a summer move, with the Gunners rumored to be seeking €35 million (£29.4 million) for his services. His potential departure would mark a significant shift in the defensive lineup for the club.
Harvey Elliott’s Opportunities at Wolves
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has drawn interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Reds anticipated to demand £50 million ($66.4 million) for a potential transfer. As the season approaches, this could be a critical move to enable Elliott more playing time.
Chasing Young Talents: PSG’s Axel Tape
Several clubs, including Bournemouth, Chelsea, and Tottenham, are in pursuit of 17-year-old defender Axel Tape, who is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. However, Bayer Leverkusen currently leads the race to snatch him up.
Crystal Palace Open to Eze Bids
Crystal Palace has indicated a willingness to entertain bids below Eberechi Eze’s release clause of £68 million ($90.3 million). Teams including Tottenham, Manchester United, and Manchester City have shown interest.
RB Leipzig’s High Asking Price for Šeško
RB Leipzig is reportedly seeking more than £84 million ($111.6 million) for striker Benjamin Šeško, discouraging interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. His asking price remains a significant blockade to any possible summer transfer.
West Ham’s Kudus Surplus
West Ham United is prepared to accept offers around £65 million ($86.3 million) for midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia may lead to formal offers shortly.
Barcelona’s Pursuit of Leão
Amid ongoing interest from several clubs, AC Milan forward Rafael Leão has expressed a desire to join the Barcelona project. His commitment to this potential move could create ripple effects within the club’s transfer strategy.
Clubs Eyeing Young Stars: Sancet and Tah
Athletic Club midfielder Oihan Sancet has a release clause of €80 million (£67.2 million), attracting interest from Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester United. Meanwhile, Jonathan Tah remains a target for Barcelona, with manager Hansi Flick actively pursuing a deal for the defender on a free transfer.
Future of Gavi and Marc Guéhi
Young midfielder Gavi has reportedly rejected advances from Premier League teams to stay and fight for his spot at Barcelona. On the other hand, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi is hopeful of securing a future transfer to either Real Madrid or Barcelona while managing interest from teams like Chelsea and Newcastle.
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