Manchester United seems set on pursuing Viktor from Sports CP, while Rafael Leão is considering leaving AC Milan due to interest from Bayern Munich. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers, rumors, and news from across the globe.
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Key Updates
– Source: Manchester United raises offer for MBEUMO
– Source: Real Madrid closes in on the river Teen Mustangoono River
– Source: Liverpool improves bid for Wirtz to £113 million
Trending Rumors
– Manchester United has reportedly cut costs, allowing them to make a move for Sports CP striker Viktor, as per The Sun. Their operational costs have decreased by £41.6 million, bringing them down to £162.1 million, which has given them flexibility in the summer transfer market. They have already secured Matthews Cunya for £62.5 million and are now upping their bid for Brentford’s Brian Mbeumo to £60 million, according to ESPN. Gyökeres, having netted 54 goals in 52 appearances last season, has a release clause set at £85 million, but United aims to negotiate down to £60 million.
– Additionally, Manchester United’s transfer budget may be enhanced via a signing negotiation for Rasmus Højlund, as reported by The Daily Telegraph. Højlund, who only scored four goals in the Premier League during the 2024-25 season, might be available for the right offer. There have been unofficial inquiries into his £40 million valuation, but Inter prefers loan arrangements with permanent options, which United is not interested in. Reports from Corriere Dello Sport indicate the player has expressed interest in joining Inter.
– Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that AC Milan has acknowledged Raphael Leão is eager to depart the club this summer. The winger is expected to require a transfer fee of at least €70 million. At 25, the Portuguese international is on Bayern Munich’s radar, although no formal talks have occurred yet.
– Following Brentford’s agreement with Manchester United for Brian Mbeumo, Newcastle United is intensifying their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion striker João Pedro. According to The Daily Telegraph, the 23-year-old has been identified as the ideal partner for Alexander Isak as they return to the Champions League. Brighton is expected to seek a transfer fee of at least £60 million for the striker, who has contributed double-digit goal totals in recent seasons.
– Real Madrid is reportedly about €8 million short in negotiations for Benfica’s Alvaro Carrera. The club hopes to expedite the deal before Tuesday’s mini transfer window closes when left-backs can be registered for the Club World Cup group stage. Madrid had already reached a preliminary agreement with the 22-year-old, but Benfica is holding firm on their asking price.
– Many English clubs are interested in Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia, who has been with the team since 2022. Garcia is reportedly open to taking up a head coach position in the Championship or League One, with Middlesbrough and Plymouth among the clubs in need of new leadership. The 37-year-old had previously enjoyed successful stints at Udinese, Deportivo La Coruña, and Mallorca, securing three consecutive Turkish league titles with Galatasaray.
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Recent Transfers
– Inter Milan announced the signing of Brazilian forward Lewis Henrique from Ligue 1’s Marseille on Saturday.
Additional Rumors
– Manchester City is optimistic about reaching an agreement to sign Rayan Cherki from Marseille. After their initial offer was turned down on Friday, City plans to submit an enhanced proposal. (Sacha Tavolieri)
– Interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, or Bayern Munich for Nico Williams from Athletic Club suggests that the winger is intent on remaining at Lariga. (Diario Sports)
– Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad is being pursued by several Premier League clubs and has an estimated worth of between €30 million and €40 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Tottenham Hotspur will face a compensation package exceeding £10 million to hire Brentford’s Thomas Frank as a replacement for the recently departed Ange Postecoglou. (Daily Mirror)
– Sunderland has rejected Borussia Dortmund’s initial bid for Jobe Bellingham. Both clubs are still discussing a potential transfer, with Sunderland seeking a package worth €30 million. (Sky Sports Germany)
– Newcastle United has expressed frustration over what they deem a “Saudi tax” in the transfer market that imposes higher fees due to the wealth of certain owners. (Daily Telegraph)
– AC Milan aims to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Granite Xhaka along with Marseille midfielder Adrian Rabiot. Xhaka’s transfer could cost around €15 million, while Rabiot is set to be valued at approximately €20 million, suggesting the former Arsenal player might leave Bundesliga. (Gazette Delo Sports)
– Fenerbahce is willing to make an offer for Leroy Sané, the Bayern Munich winger, who will be a free agent by the end of the month, with a rumored salary of €15 million. Galatasaray has also shown interest, but Arsenal and clubs within the Saudi professional league are in the mix. (Florian Plettenberg)
– There remains a chance for Leroy Sané to ignore transfer offers and choose to sign a new contract with Bayern. (Foot Mercato)
– Newcastle United is examining Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, with a transfer fee reportedly exceeding £50 million to sway the Forest to sell, especially considering he has three years left on his deal. (Daily Mail)
– Atlético Madrid is optimistic about securing a deal with Barcelona’s Clement Lenglet; discussions for next season are underway. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Theo Hernandez is interested in signing with Atletico Madrid this summer, while attracting interest from Saudi clubs. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Wolves are pursuing Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué as an alternative to Rayan Aït-Nouri while gearing up to compete with Manchester City. (Matteo Mollet)
– Roma is seeking to bolster their defense with targets including Bologna’s Juwel Lucio and Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou. (Corriere Dello Sport)
– Lazio president Claudio Lotito claimed midfielder Nicolò Rovella is off the market, despite links to AC Milan and Inter Milan. (Calciomercato)
– Marseille has made an offer for Moroccan central defender Aïssa Aguerd, currently at West Ham United. (Foot Mercato)
– Paris Saint-Germain has authorized extending Creation of the Ladycan’s loan to Juventus until the conclusion of the Club World Cup. (Gazette Delo Sports)
– Juventus is targeting Fiorentina right-back Dodo while also exploring options on the left, including Lazio’s Nuno Tavares, Girona’s Miguel Gutiérrez, and Real Madrid’s Fran García. (Tuttosport)
– Napoli is looking at He himself from Bologna as a potential ideal center-back profile, and they are also interested in Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini. They are pursuing Bologna winger And Ndoye, alongside RB Leipzig’s winger Antonio Nusa. (Sky Sports Italy)
– Napoli is also in talks with Chelsea central defender Trevoh Chalobah to ensure clarity about his future at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Telegraph)
– Bayern Munich intends to pay Bayer Leverkusen around €800,000 for Jonathan Tah, with potential increases based on Bayern’s performance in the Club World Cup. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Fenerbahce was the first to pursue Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, although their offer falls short by €10 million. (Gazette Delo Sports)
– Al Nassr has shown interest in Andreas Christensen, and Barcelona is reportedly willing to part with the 29-year-old, given he has only one year left on his contract. (Diario Sports)
– Intermediaries inform that Napoli has long-standing questions about AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori and his future at San Siro. (Matteo Mollet)
### Fan Take
This news is crucial for soccer fans as it could reshape the upcoming season with major player transfers influencing team dynamics and competitive balance. The movement of stars like Leão and Højlund not only excites fans but also highlights the shifting landscapes within top European clubs, potentially setting the stage for thrilling matchups in the league.
