New Bayer Leverkusen coach Erik ten Hag is ready to make a move for Manchester United forward Antony, while Aston Villa‘s Morgan Rogers has been added to the list of Arsenal‘s targets. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Antony is surplus to requirements at Manchester United, but he has plenty of suitors after an explosive loan spell with Real Betis in the second half of last season, scoring nine goals in 24 starts. The LaLiga club cannot afford to sign the winger permanently, but Sky Sports reports that Bayer Leverkusen will have the funds if Florian Wirtz completes a move to Liverpool for upwards of £100 million. Leverkusen are now coached by Erik ten Hag, and it would be the third time he’s signed the 25-year-old. Ten Hag took Antony to Ajax in 2020, and then at Old Trafford in 2022 for £80m.
– Arsenal are looking at making a move for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Feyenoord‘s Igor Paixão, according to The Times. Rogers, 22, had a superb season at Villa, scoring eight goals and registering 11 assists in the Premier League — and also becoming a regular for England. However, Rogers has a contract through to 2030 so the deal would be expensive. The 24-year-old Paixão, who has yet to win a senior cap for Brazil, would be much cheaper. Arsenal are also linked to Bayern Munich‘s Leroy Sané and Athletic Club‘s Nico Williams, whose release clause is €58m but would have a large salary.
– Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement on personal terms with USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso and are advancing in talks regarding a deal with Real Betis, reports Fabrizio Romano. In another tweet, Romano states Betis want €40m but Atleti are looking for a €30m package for the 23-year-old, who wants the move.
– Barcelona have contacted Liverpool about Luis Díaz but were told that the winger will not be leaving Anfield this summer, reports The Athletic, although a fresh agreement on his contract isn’t expected with the 28-year-old’s current deal ending in 2027. The Reds would be willing to let the Colombia international play out his contract and leave as a free agent unless an offer is made that would allow them to sign a replacement of similar or superior quality.
– Internazionale have made an initial contact with Manchester United about signing Rasmus Hojlund, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport, who suggest that this is the only obstacle as the striker wants to join the Serie A club. I Nerazzurri want a loan including a €45m option to permanently sign the 22-year-old that would become an obligation under certain conditions, but the Red Devils are pushing for an immediate, permanent departure.
CONFIRMED DEALS
– Juventus have completed the signing of AC Milan centre-back Pierre Kalulu after the Bianconeri decided to activate the €14.3m option clause in the 24-year-old’s loan deal. Kalulu has signed a four-year contract until summer 2029.
– Newcastle United have signed Spanish winger Antonio Cordero, 18, on a free transfer Málaga upon the expiry of his contract.
– Lazio have permanently signed Nuno Tavares from Arsenal, with the left-back signing a contract that runs until 2029.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Liverpool are trying to push forward a deal for AFC Bournemouth wing back Milos Kerkez but are finding it tough to reach an agreement. The Cherries are looking for a £45m transfer fee for the 21-year-old Hungary international, with Arne Slot wanting an upgrade on Andrew Robertson. (The Times)
– Bayern Munich have made Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and AC Milan’s Rafael Leão their key transfer targets for the summer. The Bundesliga champions are reported to have held talks with the representatives of both players, but each would command a transfer fee of at least €70m. (Kicker)
– Manchester United have submitted their opening offer to Brentford for striker Bryan Mbeumo. A fee of £45m plus £10m in add-ons has been put on the table, but that is some way short of what the West London club are demanding. (The Athletic)
– Bayer Leverkusen have already been linked with Antony but could be the destination for another outgoing Manchester United winger in Alejandro Garnacho. They have already sounded out a potential deal with the Red Devils for the 20-year-old. (Kicker)
– Manchester City have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers worth close to €40m for Rayan Ait-Nouri. Medical tests will take place on Saturday with the 23-year-old left-back having accepted the Citizens’ project earlier in the week. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Arsenal and Liverpool have made contact about a potential move for Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, who is also the topic of interest from West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Roma. (Ekrem Konur)
– Al-Hilal have offered an official to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli for a fixed €65m plus €5m in add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Gianluigi Donnarumma‘s priority is to stay at Paris Saint-Germain despite interest from Manchester City, Internazionale and Napoli. (Nicolo Schira)
– Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah has emerged as Napoli’s priority centre-back in the summer, while Bologna’s Sam Beukema and Juventus’ Federico Gatti are also being looked at for the position. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Al Nassr have offered Feyenoord €32m plus €4m in bonuses for David Hancko, although the Eredivisie club is demanding around €40m for the center back. (Foot Mercato)
– Manchester United are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Red Devils maintain an interest in landing the 32-year-old after contacting his representatives six months ago, but a deal could be difficult due to the significant transfer fee. (TyC Sports)
– Aston Villa are the latest club to be linked with Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. The winger has been sent back to Old Trafford after Chelsea paid a £5m fee to terminate the obligation to make his loan at Stamford Bridge a permanent move. The 25-yer-old has also been linked with Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Nassr. (TEAMtalk)
– Luka Modric favours a move to AC Milan because the Serie A club represents a “symbolic, personal and strategic choice.” Modric would like to follow in the footsteps of his childhood hero and now friend Zvonimir Boban, and wants to play at the top level until the 2026 World Cup. (Marca)
– Real Madrid hope to close a deal for River Plate star Franco Mastantuono this weekend, although River’s insistence on receiving the midfielder’s full €45m release clause remains an issue. (Diario AS)
– Real Madrid would like to sign “a Joselu” style, “low-cost” centre-forward this summer, with Osasuna’s Budimir one possible candidate. Such a move isn’t a priority for Madrid, but the club are studying the market, with other names like Roberto Firmino and Willian José also being mentioned. (Diario AS)
– Meanwhile, Real Madrid will decide whether to bring back Nico Paz after the Club World Cup. Los Blancos, who have an option to re-sign him, will evaluate whether Paz, 20, is better off staying at Como — where he was voted Serie A’s best young player — for another season. (Cadena COPE)
– And Real Madrid remain determined to get a deal over the line for Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras before the mini-transfer market closes on Tuesday. (Marca)
– Negotiations between Napoli and Lille striker Jonathan David have stalled. The 25-year-old Canada international is a free agent later this month but with Napoli manager Antonio Conte set to stay, Gli Azzurri could now explore alternative options to lead the line. (Matteo Moretto)
– Juventus are set to extend Randal Kolo Muani‘s loan from Paris Saint-Germain to cover the Club World Cup, but Renato Veiga is set to go back to Chelsea ahead of the tournament. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Como have told Inter Milan they have no intention of allowing Cesc Fabregas to leave for the vacant manager’s job at San Siro this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Anthony Gordon is open to a move to Liverpool in a transfer — perhaps as high as £80m — which could free up funds for Newcastle United to invest elsewhere. (TEAMtalk)
– Newcastle are weighing up a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford to provide competition for No. 1 Nick Pope. (The Times)
– Harvey Elliott is most likely to join a Serie A club if he leaves Liverpool this summer, with two Italian clubs having declared an interest. (Football Insider)
– Chelsea are considering an offer for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who has an £85m release clause which is active for the first 10 days of July. (Daily Mail)
– Atlético Madrid are negotiating with AC Milan to sign Theo Hernandez, but the LaLiga club won’t be influenced by pressure from Al Hilal. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
– A contract offer has been made by Fulham to midfielder Tom Cairney. The 34-year-old is taking time to consider his options amid interest from Championship club Wrexham, and playing time is one of the factors. (Evening Standard)
– Everton have been told they must pay the €40m release clause if they want to sign 22-year-old Thierno Barry from Villarreal, who scored 19 goals in all competitions last season. (TEAMtalk)
– FC Porto have agreed terms with Saudi club Al Ahli to sign Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga. (Record)
– Jorginho is set to finalise his move to Flamengo on Friday, and play at the Club World Cup. The midfielder leaves Arsenal as a free agent. (TNT Sports Brasil)
– West Ham face competition from AC Milan and Manchester City as they look to move for 24-year-old Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. (TBR)
