Transfer Buzz: Real Madrid Holds Onto Vinicius Jr; Man Utd Targets Tchouameni
Pedro Neto finds himself once again linked with a departure from Chelsea. Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to reunite with the winger, while Liverpool also show interest. Neto’s value stands near $91 million (£68 million), according to sources.
Manchester United prepares an offer of $91 million (£68 million) to secure Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. The Frenchman has expressed openness to joining Man Utd if he’s not in Madrid’s plans.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is eager to bring in Real Madrid’s left back Álvaro Carreras. At the same time, Chelsea proposes a $45.5 million (£34 million) package for Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegović, who might be loaned out after moving to Stamford Bridge.
Bruno Guimarães has told Newcastle he wants clarity on his future before preseason starts. Arsenal has made contact, exploring a potential deal.
If Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain doesn’t join Liverpool, the club may turn to Juventus winger Francisco Conceição as an alternative target.
Oskar Pietuszewski, Porto’s winger, draws attention from several top English clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, and Newcastle.
Middlesbrough is investigating a move for wantaway Man Utd goalkeeper Radek Vitek.
Ibrahim Mbaye, the 18-year-old PSG forward, has attracted inquiries from Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and Tottenham Hotspur, with a transfer likely this summer.
Trabzonspor targets unsettled Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand.
La Liga Developments
Rodri finds himself at the center of competition among Barcelona, PSG, and Real Madrid, all interested in the Manchester City midfielder.
Real Madrid, initially ready to sell winger Vinícius Júnior if contract talks failed, now prefers to hold onto him, hoping for a deal during the season instead. Meanwhile, Vinícius Jr’s agents have contacted Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man City, all keen to sign him this summer. PSG also plans a move.
AC Milan shows interest in Barcelona defender Gerard Martín, but the club refuses to sell.
Barcelona is determined to keep forward Ferran Torres and aims to secure him on a new contract. Should he wish to leave, he must formally request a transfer.
