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Transfer Rumors: Messi and De Bruyne Team Up; Salah Linked with Surprise Madrid Move

  • Cody Gakpo is rumored as the mystery "bomba" signing teased by Tottenham's Roberto De Zerbi, but Spurs would need to offer around £72 million. (Source: Anfield Watch)
  • Manchester United have lost out on Iliman Ndiaye, as Al Hilal are prepared to meet his $101 million (£75 million) price tag, beyond United’s reach. (Source: Football Insider)
  • Tottenham aimed to sign Victor Osimhen with a $74 million (£55 million) offer but now face a $87.5 million (£65 million) asking price from Galatasaray. (Source: CaughtOffside)
  • Manchester City plan a massive $94.2 million (£70 million) bid for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, hoping to reunite him with coach Enzo Maresca. (Source: The Sun)
  • Arsenal showed interest in João Pedro for over $115.1 million (£85.6 million, €100 million), though he’s likely to renew with Chelsea instead. (Source: ge globo)
  • The pursuit of Bruno Guimarães by Arsenal, valued at $92.1 million (£68.4 million, €80 million), has been described as a "done deal." (Source: Pedro Almeida)
  • Juventus might fill a striker spot with Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, even after signing Randal Kolo Muani. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
  • Liverpool continue talks with PSG forward Bradley Barcola on a deal expected to progress soon. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
  • Chelsea and Tottenham are both interested in Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, valued at $56.5 million (£42 million). Newcastle may also enter the race. (Source: The Sun)
  • Tottenham captain Cristian Romero prefers Barcelona despite interest from Roma, Inter, AC Milan, Marseille, and Beşiktaş. (Source: El Nacional)

La Liga Developments

  • Atlético Madrid reportedly offered Mohamed Salah a two-year deal with an option for a third, surprising given earlier links to Trabzonspor. (Source: Fichajes)
  • Yan Diomande remains unsettled after Real Madrid's attempt stalled due to add-on terms; Liverpool and PSG avoid re-entering talks. His representation issues complicate a move further. (Sources: TEAMtalk, AS)
  • Real Madrid set a maximum bid of $80.6 million (£59.9 million, €70 million) for Rodri, who Manchester City initially offered $57.6 million (£42.8 million, €50 million) for. (Source: Tiempo de Juego)
  • PSG resumed talks with Barcelona striker Ferran Torres, who reportedly holds the decision power on his future. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
  • Any club wishing to sign newly crowned world champion Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club must pay $92.1 million (€80 million). Barcelona’s earlier interest was warned off. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

MLS Transfer Stories

  • Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli is linked to Inter Miami, where Messi plays, but financing such a move seems doubtful. San Diego FC and Chicago Fire appear more advanced in negotiations. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
  • Romelu Lukaku and Napoli seem ready to part ways after their fallout, with the forward valued between $11.5 and 13.8 million (€10–12 million). MLS side Atlanta United is showing interest. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
  • Emmanuel Latte Lath is set to join Bundesliga’s Union Berlin for $22 million, potentially opening space at Atlanta for Lukaku. (Source: Tom Bogert)

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