Man United Zero In on Sesko as Real Madrid Eye Blockbuster Konate-Saliba Double Deal
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United have targeted RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Šeško, according to Football Insider. An offer exceeding £70 million ($94.3 million) would be required to activate his release clause.
Squad space might be created through Rasmus Højlund's exit. Corriere dello Sport reports Man Utd are willing to loan the striker with an obligation-to-buy clause, while Foot Mercato identifies Atalanta and Lazio as potential destinations.
Bayern Munich are intensifying their pursuit of Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku, according to TEAMtalk. Man Utd also hold interest and have considered a swap involving Alejandro Garnacho, though the Blues prefer a direct sale.
Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle United he desires a club-record weekly wage of £300,000 ($404,000) to extend his contract this summer, reports talkSPORT. Both Al Hilal and Liverpool are monitoring the Swedish striker.
Following their withdrawal from pursuing Liverpool's Darwin Núñez, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Napoli might target Reds teammate Federico Chiesa. The Serie A club also has Manchester City winger Jack Grealish on their radar.
Tottenham Hotspur are progressing with their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, according to Football Insider. A £60 million ($80.8 million) bid would probably secure the transfer.
Chelsea are prepared to offer Aston Villa a player exchange for midfielder Morgan Rogers. CaughtOffside suggests Benoît Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo as potential players included in the deal.
Man Utd have entered the race alongside Chelsea for 18-year-old Motor Lublin defender Bright Ede, onet reports. The Blues currently lead negotiations and nearly reached an agreement before the Club World Cup.
Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika shows no urgency in responding to West Ham United's interest, claims Africafoot. The 24-year-old might instead agree to a contract extension this summer.
La Liga
Real Madrid's future strategy includes acquiring both Ibrahima Konaté and William Saliba, according to AS. Both defenders are declining contract negotiations with Liverpool and Arsenal respectively, hoping to secure transfers to Spain.
Another Premier League talent, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, is eager to move to Real Madrid this summer. Fichajes reports a €150 million (£130 million, $175.1 million) offer is forthcoming.
Athletic Club have finalized a complete agreement to bring back Al Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte, RADIO MARCA confirms.
Barcelona executives are worried that Marcus Rashford's potential arrival in Catalonia might disrupt the careful balance within Hansi Flick's team, states Carles Fité. The coach's difficulties managing internal conflicts during his debut season have caused concern among leadership.
There is nothing surprising about Brazilian reports suggesting Barcelona could pursue Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, Fabrizio Romano maintains. Such a transfer is deemed "impossible".