Ibrahima Konate may be another Liverpool player on the verge of moving to Real Madrid, while Manchester United is actively pursuing a midfielder from Brighton & Hove Albion, Carlos Baleba, or one from Crystal Palace, Adam Wharton. Stay updated with the latest transfer developments, rumors, and gossip from the football world.
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Transfer Rumors
– Liverpool believes that the conversations between Ibrahima Konate and Real Madrid are “genuine” and that an informal agreement might exist for him to join the team next summer when his contract terminates, as per Marca. Premier League teams are moving swiftly to finalize a new contract for Konate to prevent a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation. It’s suggested that Madrid will make room for him if a transfer occurs before the window closes. Liverpool is set to propose a new deal for the 26-year-old in the coming days. If he declines, they might reassess offers for Mark Gaehe and Giovanni li.
– Manchester United is pushing to secure a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to reports. The club is eager to complete the transaction this transfer window, but Brighton is reportedly asking for more than £100 million to part with the 21-year-old. Should United fail to reach an agreement for Baleba, they will look towards Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as an alternative, amid rumors linking both players to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph notes that United will not meet Baleba’s valuation of £100 million.
– Wrexham intends to break transfer records by signing Ipswich Town forward Nathan Broadhead for a deal potentially reaching £10 million, as per BBC Sport. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Everton, scored 13 goals in the 2023-24 season, although he netted just twice in the Premier League. Having made 14 appearances for Wales, he is in the final year of his contract. Wrexham recently set a transfer record by acquiring Lewis O’Brien for £3 million from Nottingham Forest.
– Newcastle United has agreed to a £43 million fee with Aston Villa for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, according to Sky Sports. The 24-year-old, who has two years remaining on his contract, is slated for a medical check-up later today. Ramsey is expected to join St. James Park for an initial fee of £39 million, plus potential add-ons worth £4 million.
– Manchester City is eyeing Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, reports Florian Plettenberg. The 23-year-old has been identified as a potential addition to enhance the forward line, possibly as a replacement for Real Madrid’s Rodrigo. He was involved in 19 goals across 43 matches in all competitions last season and has recently been linked to Internazionale.
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Confirmed Transactions
– AC Milan has confirmed the signing of Koni de Winter from Genoa, extending his contract to 2030.
Additional Rumors
– Initial discussions between Internazionale and Chelsea regarding Christopher Nkunku are reportedly favorable, as the 27-year-old is being viewed as a potential replacement for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Newcastle is preparing an offer for FC Porto striker Ivan Agrhowa, as manager Eddie Howe is on the lookout for alternatives after Alexander Isaac expressed a desire to leave, despite previous unsuccessful bids from Liverpool. Porto has previously sought offers around £80 million for the 21-year-old. (Football Insider)
– Crystal Palace has made Liverpool star Harvey Elliott their top transfer target as a possible replacement for Backseat. (Solar)
– Manchester City is “considering” pursuing RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, as Savinho and James McAtee are among those rumored to be leaving the club, prompting City to explore options to strengthen their midfield. (Talksport)
– Juventus is weighing a move for Chelsea midfielder Andrei Santos, who could be signed for about €40 million. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is set to finalize his transfer to Al Nassr. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Aston Villa is interested in signing winger Leon Bailey from Rome. (The Athletic)
– Bayern Munich is having difficulty advancing negotiations for VFB Stuttgart striker Nick Urtemaid. (Dennis Bayer)
– Ongoing disputes between Everton and Southampton regarding winger Tyler Adams focus on a fee between €55 million and €65 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Besiktas has set their sights on Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. (TeamTalk)
– Roma has made an offer for Sancho in the range of £20 million. (Sky Sports)
– AC Milan is pursuing Anderlecht’s attacking midfielder Mario Stroykens. (Market Foot)
– Brighton midfielder Matt Orly is of interest to Juventus, who have added him to a shortlist of candidates. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Paris FC is eager to acquire Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Nice is progressing in talks to sign Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard. (Market Foot)
– Discussions are ongoing between Roma and forward Paulo Dybala regarding a contract renewal at the Olympic Stadium. (Corriere dello Sport)
– MLS and Bundesliga clubs are monitoring Brighton midfielder Andrew Moran. (Football Insider)
– Barcelona is aiming to finalize a new contract with defender Eric Garcia. (Sports Diario)
– Fenerbahce is exiting the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Marco Asensio, focusing instead on pursuing Turkish player Kerem Akturkoglu. (As a Diary)
Fan Take: This transfer news captures the high-stakes drama that surrounds football, especially as top clubs vie for elite talent. Moves like Konate to Real Madrid or United’s pursuit of Baleba could significantly shift team dynamics, making this an exciting time for fans to follow.
