TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea eye midfield duo, as Benzema rejects Saudi move
According to Sport, Manchester City’s captain Ilkay Gundogan is close to joining Barcelona when his contract expires this summer. The La Liga side has reportedly enticed the 32-year-old German midfielder with a three-year deal.
In another development, Chelsea is said to be demanding around £35m for their Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who is rumored to be nearing a move to Manchester City. (90min)
Arsenal has reached an agreement on personal terms with West Ham captain Declan Rice, as reported by Football Transfers.
However, Bayern Munich have not given up hope of signing Rice from West Ham. According to Sky Sport Germany, the German champions had a positive meeting with the player in London and are now preparing an official offer.
The Guardian suggests that West Ham manager David Moyes could face the possibility of being sacked if his team fails to win the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
According to the Mirror, Manchester United is planning to offer 30-year-old England defender Harry Maguire to Chelsea as part of a deal to acquire England midfielder Mason Mount, aged 24.
Dusan Vlahovic
Italian football journalist Nicolo Schira says Bayern Munich and Manchester United are both still interested in Dusan Vlahovic, who would consider a move this summer if Massimiliano Allegri remains the coach at Juventus.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed to meet Brighton’s release clause for Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and is willing to pay a fee of £55-60m according to Football Insider.
Chelsea is looking to reinforce their midfield and is targeting Ecuador international Moises Caicedo from Brighton, and Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon, according to the Guardian.
As per 90min, Barcelona is confident that their financial plans will soon be approved by La Liga, allowing them to commence their transfer activities. This includes the anticipated re-signing of 35-year-old Argentine forward Lionel Messi, a club legend, on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain.
Marca reports that despite rumors linking former France striker Karim Benzema with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia this summer, he will fulfill the remaining year of his contract with Real Madrid.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Saudi clubs have begun to approach former Spain defender Sergio Ramos who has confirmed his departure from PSG as a free agent this summer.
Out-of-contract Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has received an approach from Saudi Arabia, and he has also attracted interest from French champions Paris St-Germain, as mentioned in 90min.
Real Madrid continues to be interested in Chelsea’s 23-year-old German forward Kai Havertz. Club officials reportedly discussed a potential summer move for him during a meeting on Thursday, as per Mundo Deportivo.
Marca reports that Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani, 24-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt forward, has offered himself to Real Madrid as he seeks a move this summer.
Everton is striving to secure a £27m deal for Tammy Abraham, the 25-year-old England striker currently playing for Roma, according to the Sun.
The Times suggests that Newcastle United believes they will outmaneuver Aston Villa in signing Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, aged 25, from Arsenal.
Reiss Nelson, the 23-year-old English winger, is expected to sign a new contract with Arsenal following a breakthrough in talks over an extension according to the Mail.
Sheffield United is considering a summer move for 30-year-old England defender Conor Coady from Wolves, following the conclusion of his loan spell at Everton. Football Insider reports this possibility.
According to the Telegraph, Englishmen Steven Gerrard, and Scott Parker, are being considered for the Leeds United manager’s position, alongside West Bromwich Albion’s Spanish boss Carlos Corberan, aged 40.
Leicester City is reportedly making a fresh attempt to appoint Graham Potter, the 48-year-old Englishman who formerly managed Brighton and Chelsea. The Sun reports that the club had previously tried to lure him earlier this season.
Jordi Alba, the 34-year-old Spain left-back, who has announced his departure from Barcelona, has attracted interest from Benfica and Inter Milan, according to Marca.