Transfer Rumors: Messi, De Bruyne Linked; Salah Eyes Unexpected Madrid Move
- Cody Gakpo is rumored as the target behind Tottenham Hotspur coach Roberto De Zerbi’s hint about a big summer signing. Spurs would need to pay around £72 million for him.
- Iliman Ndiaye of Everton has slipped out of Manchester United’s reach after Saudi club Al Hilal agreed to meet his $101 million (£75 million) asking price.
- Victor Osimhen drew Tottenham’s interest with an initial willingness to spend $74 million (£55 million), but Galatasaray’s $87.5 million (£65 million) asking price may stall the deal.
- Pedro Neto is on Manchester City’s radar, who are preparing a $94.2 million (£70 million) offer, hoping to reunite him with former coach Enzo Maresca.
- João Pedro attracted Arsenal’s attention with a potential offer over $115.1 million (£85.6 million, €100 million), yet he seems set to extend his contract at Chelsea.
- Bruno Guimarães is considered a “done deal” for Arsenal after their $92.1 million (£68.4 million, €80 million) pursuit of the Newcastle United captain.
- Joshua Zirkzee might fill Juventus’ remaining striker slot despite their signing of Randal Kolo Muani, potentially arriving from Manchester United.
- Liverpool continue talks with Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola in a high-stakes negotiation scheduled for this week.
- Giorgio Scalvini, valued at $56.5 million (£42 million), is sought by Chelsea and Tottenham, with Newcastle United reportedly considering a bid.
- Cristian Romero, Tottenham's captain, prefers a move to Barcelona amid interest from Roma, Inter, AC Milan, Marseille, and Beşiktaş.
La Liga Updates
- Mohamed Salah has been surprisingly offered a two-year contract plus an optional third year by Atlético Madrid, diverging from earlier links to Trabzonspor in Turkey.
- Yan Diomande's transfer options dimmed after Real Madrid’s stalled talks with RB Leipzig and complications with his agency’s disputes.
- Rodri faces a price cap of $80.6 million (£59.9 million, €70 million) from Real Madrid, who might increase their offer beyond the $57.6 million (£42.8 million, €50 million) shown by Manchester City.
- Ferran Torres finds himself in renewed negotiations between PSG and Barcelona, with his next move seemingly up to him.
- Aymeric Laporte is priced at $92.1 million (€80 million) if any club tries to sign him from Athletic Club; Barcelona was cautioned after showing interest this summer.
MLS and International Moves
- Kevin De Bruyne, now with Napoli and formerly Manchester City, is reportedly on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami radar. Yet, financing the move remains unclear as San Diego FC and Chicago Fire lead the chase.
- Romelu Lukaku appears set to leave Napoli following tensions over injury recovery. Valued between $11.5 and $13.8 million (€10–12 million), he attracts interest from MLS club Atlanta United.
- Emmanuel Latte Lath is reportedly moving from Atlanta United to Bundesliga's Union Berlin for $22 million, possibly opening a spot for Lukaku.
