Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has emerged as an attractive option for Real Madrid, while Juventus winger Francisco Conceição is a potential replacement for the departing Mohamed Salah. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid could go all out to sign a new star striker in the summer of 2027 and Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has emerged as an attractive option, according to TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old is reported to be high on their radar following an impressive debut campaign on Merseyside, where he has scored 17 goals in 42 appearances. As Such, Ekitike’s situation at Liverpool is being “closely monitored” by Los Blancos, who are also tracking Manchester City forward Erling Haaland but have been put off by a €200 million fee.
– Liverpool have shortlisted Juventus winger Francisco Conceiçao as a potential replacement for the departing Mohamed Salah, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Portugal international, 23, has six goal involvements in Serie A this season, having joined Juve last summer from FC Porto for €32 million and is under contract until 2030. While the Italian giants would be reluctant to lose Conceiçao, it is believed a bid in excess of €25 million could bring them to the negotiation table.
– Manchester United are in pole position to sign Toulouse center back Charlie Cresswell this summer, according to TEAMtalk. Cresswell, 23, is considered one of the top young English defenders around and the England U21 international has previously attracted attention from West Ham, Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur. However, United are looking to strengthen their defense and the Ligue 1 club will command a reachable fee in the region of €25 million-€30 million.
– Manchester City are ahead of rivals Manchester United in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, as per The Daily Mail. Anderson, 25, is City’s No. 1 priority this summer when it comes to transfers, although his anticipated involvement for England at the World Cup could complicate their pursuit. Both Manchester clubs are wary that an impressive display at the tournament could further increase his £100 million valuation United aren’t willing to give up on signing Anderson just yet, however, with meetings still planned with the player’s representatives.
– Barcelona will attempt to sign Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup if a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford cannot be agreed, Record has revealed. The Portuguese outlet suggests that Benfica expect to lose their star forward this summer, who is attracting interest from a host of clubs around Europe. Schjelderup, who scored his first senior goal for Norway last week, has a €100 million release clause in his contract.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali could be allowed to leave this summer, with Manchester United leading the chase. (Sun)
– Manchester United could move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, who could be available for around £40 million ff Wolves go down. (Caught Offside)
– Arsenal and Manchester City are waiting to sign Tino Livramento if Newcastle United fail to agree a new contract with the full back. (Football Insider)
– Bayern Munich aren’t actively pursuing a move for Manchester City’s Phil Foden, as his transfer value significantly exceeds the budget they have available for an attacking player. (Bild)
– Raphaël Guerreiro‘s next club could be Benfica after he announced his decision to leave Bayern at the end of the season. The Bavarian giants have already lined up Feyenoord’s Givairo Read as a potential replacement. (Christian Falk)
– Joshua Zirkzee is eager to stay at Manchester United next season because he believes he will be given chances under current head coach Michael Carrick. (Daily Mail)
– Real Madrid have been offered fresh hope in their efforts to sign Nico Schlotterbeck, after the defender denied reports that he has agreed a new contract with Borussia Dortmund. (AS)
– Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella has refused to rule out a return to his former club, Barcelona, in the future. (Sun)
– Highly rated Midtjylland forward Franculino Djú is wanted by a host of Premier League, LaLiga and Bundesliga clubs. (Footmercato)
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer has a €54 million release clause in his contract that becomes active on July 1. (Nicolo Schira)
– AC Milan, Napoli, Porto and PSV have set their sights on 20-year-old Augsburg midfielder Mert Kömür, who could be on the move this summer if a suitable bid is lodged. (Sky Germany)
– Hoffenheim are pushing to extend Turkish international Ozan Kabak‘s contract at the club, which is set to expire at the end of the season. (Sky Germany)
