Transfer Gossip: Vinicius Jr's Change of Heart at Real Madrid; Man Utd Targets Tchouameni
Pedro Neto has surfaced as the newest Chelsea player linked with a potential move. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca seems eager to reunite with the winger. Meanwhile, Liverpool are also showing interest in the Portuguese international, whose value is estimated at around $91 million (£68 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
Manchester United plan to launch a $91 million (£68 million) bid for Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. The player has expressed openness to joining Man Utd if he finds himself surplus to requirements at Madrid. (Sources: Fichajes, The National)
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is keen on securing a deal for Real Madrid left back Álvaro Carreras. Additionally, the Blues are proposing $45.5 million (£34 million) to acquire Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegović, who might be loaned out this season if he agrees to move to Stamford Bridge. (Sources: Mundo Deportivo, kicker)
Bruno Guimarães has told Newcastle United he wants clarity on his future before preseason begins next week. Arsenal have reached out to discuss a possible transfer. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Juventus winger Francisco Conceição is emerging as a backup target for Liverpool should their attempt to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain fail. (Source: Tuttosport)
Interest in Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski is heating up, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd and Newcastle all tracking the player. (Source: Fussballdaten)
Middlesbrough are exploring a move for Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who is reportedly looking for a new challenge. (Source: Sky Sports News)
PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, could be available this summer. Top Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham Hotspur have enquired about him. (Source: RMC Sport)
Trabzonspor have set sights on unsettled Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand. (Source: Günebakış)
La Liga Developments
Both Barcelona and PSG have made contact regarding Man City midfielder Rodri, attempting to rival Real Madrid’s pursuit of the World Cup winner. (Source: RMC Sport)
Real Madrid initially prepared to sell winger Vinícius Júnior this summer if he refused to sign a new contract. Now, the club appears willing to keep him longer, hoping to reach an agreement during the season instead. (Source: Jorge C. Picón)
Representatives for Vinícius Jr have contacted Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City, all interested in a summer deal. PSG are reportedly planning a move for the Brazilian star as well. (Sources: TEAMtalk, Fichajes)
AC Milan have shown interest in Barcelona defender Gerard Martín, but the Blaugrana have no plans to sell. Similarly, Barcelona want to retain forward Ferran Torres and hope to secure a new contract; any departure would require a formal transfer request. (Sources: Gianluigi Longari, Mundo Deportivo)
