Sporting CP’s captain, Morten Hjulmand, has caught the attention of both Manchester United and Manchester City, while Barcelona’s defender, Jules Koundé, is also a potential target for Pep Guardiola. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfer news, rumors, and gossip from across the globe.
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Top Stories
– Source: Chelsea monitoring Garnacho; Man UTD drops ratings
– De Gea: “It collapsed for specific reasons” regarding Madrid’s interest
– Source: Liverpool close to a £79 million deal for striker Ekitike
Transfer Rumors
– According to reports, both Manchester clubs are interested in Sporting CP’s captain, Morten Hjulmand. The club has stated they won’t be pressured during negotiations with Arsenal regarding Viktor. For the 26-year-old Hjulmand, Juventus expressed interest with a €30 million offer but were informed they must meet his release clause of approximately €80 million. Manchester United is reportedly focusing on Hjulmand, hoping for a reunion with former manager Ruben Amorim. The Danish international is also being pursued by Manchester City.
– Both Manchester City and another top club are interested in Barcelona’s defender Jules Koundé, as reported by Fabrice Hawkins from RMC Sport. Meanwhile, Koundé’s ongoing negotiations for a contract extension with Barcelona have been positive, with his current deal running until 2027. Barcelona regards him as one of the best players in his position.
– Manchester United is reportedly preparing to make an offer for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, following an injury to Andre Onana that rules him out of the start of the Premier League season. Villa could demand around £40 million if Martinez decides to move, but it’s uncertain if United will meet that asking price. They are also considering Antwerp’s Senne Lammens.
– Corriere Dello Sport has insights into Napoli’s search for attacking reinforcements. They are eyeing a reunion between Jack Grealish from Manchester City and Kevin De Bruyne, while negotiations with Bologna for And Ndoye have hit a snag over a €40 million asking price. Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa and RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa are among the potential options. Additionally, Lookman is focused on joining Internazionale, although Atalanta is demanding €50 million.
– Galatasaray is reportedly pursuing Victor Osimhen from Napoli and will now target Italy’s No. 1 goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is in the final year of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite Galatasaray’s ambitions, PSG is expected to offer an extension.
Confirmed Transactions
– Manchester United has officially signed forward Brian Mbemo from Brentford for a reported fee over £70 million. read
– Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Keelanabus has joined Liga MX club Pumas from Newell’s Old Boys. read
– Italian striker Mateo Retequi has signed a four-year deal with Atalanta from Arcadosiah in the Saudi Professional League. read
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Additional Rumors
– Manchester City’s Rod is on his way back from a serious injury, and the club does not plan to part with him, despite being linked to Real Madrid. (Cadena Ser)
– Chelsea is seeking between £80 million and £100 million for Nicholas Jackson, who has drawn interest from various Premier League clubs. (Sky Sports)
– Nicholas Jackson declined offers from AC Milan and Napoli, preferring to remain in the Premier League. (Solar)
– Aston Villa is preparing a new contract for Morgan Rogers, who was previously with Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
– Manchester United is looking to offload Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia as they aim to clear their roster. (Daily Telegraph)
– Nottingham Forest may join the pursuit of Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, valued at £35 million. (Guardian)
– Newcastle has offered a new contract to Tino Livramento to discourage suitors, though Manchester City is reportedly not interested. (Era)
– If Liverpool pursues Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, they will face competition from Tottenham. (Daily Mirror)
– Ongoing talks between RB Leipzig and Chelsea regarding Xavi Simons have stalled, as Leipzig demands at least €70 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
– U.S. international midfielder Giovanni Reyna is greenlighted to move to Parma, although Borussia Dortmund rejected an initial €6 million offer. (Sky Sports Italy)
– Chelsea defender Renato Vega is close to a deal with Atlético Madrid, but negotiations with other teams are ongoing. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Dani Ceballos has posted a cryptic message on Instagram that may indicate his future at Real Madrid. (Mark)
– Bayern Munich has temporarily halted negotiations for Stuttgart striker Nico Schlotterbeck, after an initial €50 million bid. (Sky Sports Germany)
– Exciting Liverpool midfielder James McConnell, 20, is set to sign a new long-term contract before heading out on loan. (Daily Mail)
– Everton is exploring a contract with Real Sociedad midfielder Takefusa Kubo, who was once with Real Madrid. (TeamTalk)
– Discussions between Marseille and Juventus regarding Timothy Weah are progressing. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Colombian midfielder Richard Rios is traveling to Lisbon to complete a €30 million transfer to Benfica from Palmeiras. (Mulberry)
– Portugal international Francisco Conceição is set to sign a five-year contract with Juventus after an agreement with FC Porto for €32 million. (Mulberry)
– Flamengo is in talks to sign Atlético Madrid midfielder Your child, who has a year left on his contract. (ESPN Brazil)
– Juventus is in discussions with Atlético Madrid for Nahuel Molina, Jonathan Clauss, and Atalanta’s Marco Sportiello as potential right-back options. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)
– AC Milan has verbally agreed on a transfer for Brighton’s Levi Colwill for €17 million plus add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Sunderland and Fenerbahçe are ready to enhance their offers for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granite Xhaka after previous rejections. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Chelsea forward João Félix is reportedly set to return to Benfica, with finalization of the deal imminent. (Nicolo Shira)
– Athletic Club right-back Álvaro Odriozola remains with the club despite earlier interest from Atlético Madrid. (Diario)
– Ardon Jashari is hoping to join AC Milan and has asked Club Brugge for his release. (Nicolo Shira)
– FC Porto has proposed €3 million for Juventus defender Alberto Costa, with Sports CP also in talks with Juventus about Costa. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine, is being considered as a replacement for Paris FC’s Obed Nkambadio after their promotion to League One. (L’Équipe)
Fan Take: This wave of transfer rumors and confirmed deals shows the dynamic nature of soccer, where even a single signing can change the trajectory of a club’s season. For fans, staying updated on these movements is vital, as they impact team performance and league standings, making every transfer window a thrilling spectacle in the world of football.
