Manchester United is poised to sign Ollie Watkins, the striker from Aston Villa, following a setback in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesco from RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Arsenal appears to be ending its interest in Crystal Palace’s midfielder Eberechi Eze, as they are not prepared to trigger his £68 million release clause. Stay tuned for the latest updates, rumors, and news in the transfer world.
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Top Headlines
– Reports confirm Son Heung-Min’s record move to LAFC in MLS.
– Wirtz remains under no pressure regarding Liverpool’s £100 million valuation.
– Sesko is the focus of bids from both Newcastle and Manchester United for a striker.
Rumor Mill
– According to The Sun, if Manchester United can’t secure Benjamin Sesco, they are seriously interested in Ollie Watkins. The report suggests that a bid between £40 million and £50 million could convince him to leave Villa Park. In addition, alternatives for Watkins could include Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica and Iñaki Williams from FC Porto.
– The chances of Eberechi Eze remaining at Crystal Palace appear high, despite Arsenal’s interest. Reports indicate that Arsenal is hesitant to trigger his £68 million release clause, leading manager Mikel Arteta to explore other options. Eze managed 16 goals in 34 Premier League appearances last season.
– Manchester United is also considering Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus as a backup option should they miss out on Sesco, according to Fabrizio Romano. While Manchester United is currently focused on securing Sesco’s signature, Vlahovic remains an appealing alternative that could come at a lower cost.
– Juventus is rumored to be keen on Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, with ongoing negotiations regarding Morten Hjulmand from Sports CP as a backup. The club is also exploring options like Matt O’Riley, a midfielder from Brighton.
– Atlético Madrid is looking to move forward with a deal for Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli to replace Enzo Muriqi, following a failed approach. Other potential targets include Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.
Confirmed Transfers
– England Under-20 international Joshua Scott has been loaned to Oxford United from Tottenham.
– Serbian international Luka Jovic has transferred to Greek club AEK Athens on a free move.
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Other Transfer Speculations
– Timothy Weah has left Juventus’ training camp to finalize his loan move to Marseille. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Chelsea has reportedly agreed on personal terms with midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton for a £28 million deal. (BBC Sports)
– Manchester City plans to extend midfielder Rodri‘s contract by four years, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2029. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Borussia Dortmund is discussing the permanent transfer of midfielder Kearney Chukwemeka, who made 17 appearances while on loan last season. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Chelsea’s striker Nicolas Jackson is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. (The Athletic)
– Midfielder Ardon Jashari will arrive in Italy to undergo a medical on Wednesday, finalizing his €34 million transfer from Club Bruges to AC Milan. (Calciomercato)
– FC Porto is pursuing defender Jakub Kiwior, with Arsenal setting his transfer fee at €30 million. (Mulberry)
– Brazilian striker Endrick is focusing on recovery after an injury, halting his loan approach to Real Sociedad. (Cadena Cope)
– Several European clubs are exploring loan options for RB Salzburg midfielder Bobby Clark, including Newcastle. (Chronicle)
– Tottenham Hotspur is keen on PSG striker Kylian Mbappe. (TeamTalk)
– Sporting CP is in advanced talks to loan winger Jovane Cabral from Nottingham Forest. (Mulberry)
– Nottingham Forest plans to meet Juventus regarding midfielder Douglas Luiz. (Soccer Italia)
– West Ham has made an improved offer for goalkeeper John Victor from Botafogo. (Football Insider)
– Atalanta may pursue Jean Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace if a deal cannot be reached with Fulham for Rodrigo Muniz. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Paris FC has shown interest in signing Barcelona’s young right-back Hector Fort on a loan deal. (Diario Sports)
– Torino anticipates concluding a transfer for Argentine striker Giovanni Simeone from Napoli this week. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Brazilian goalkeeper Neto is in talks to terminate his contract with Bournemouth to join Botafogo. (Globoesporte)
– Borussia Dortmund has set their sights on Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte. (Sky Sports Germany)
– Manchester City is reluctant to include permanent optional clauses in loan agreements for midfielder Claudio Echeverri, who is eager to join Rome. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
– Stuttgart is keen to sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira on a permanent deal. (The Athletic)
– Sevilla’s Loic Bade has declined a move to Bournemouth, with Bayer Leverkusen and Sunderland showing interest. (AS Diario)
– Midfielder Yves Bissouma is likely to be offloaded by Tottenham before the transfer window closes. (Football Insider)
– Former West Ham defender Vladimir Kufal has agreed to personal terms with Bundesliga club Hoffenheim. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Ongoing discussions are in place between Wolfsburg and Coventry City regarding a deal for Michael Van Ewijk. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Wolves and Sunderland are investigating a move for Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson. (Patrick Burger)
This transfer news is significant for soccer fans as it showcases the dynamic nature of player movements, impacting team strategies and performance for the upcoming season. The potential transfers of notable players like Watkins and Eze also highlight the excitement and speculation that can shape the sport.
