Real Madrid could thwart Arsenal’s hopes of signing Martín Zubimendi right at the last minute, while Jack Grealish could find a way off of the Manchester City bench by completing a loan move to Newcastle United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid are to make one last attempt to sign Martín Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad midfielder who has seemed to be destined for Arsenal for weeks. Diario AS reports that Madrid do not believe there is another defensive midfielder of his qualify on the market. There’s also speculation that the 26-year-old would prefer to stay in LaLiga, fuelled by the player saying that new Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is his “idol.” At the end of last month, it was reported that Zubimendi was in London for a medical, only for the Spain international to post a picture of himself at the beach. The sticking point is that Arsenal will trigger his €60 million release clause, but Los Blancos do not want to match it. AS claims Madrid will offer Real Sociedad several players on fee-free loans to lower the demands for Zubimendi. If that’s rejected, Real Madrid have one decision to make: pay the release clause or lose out on Zubimendi.
– Newcastle United could offer a lifeline to Manchester City’s seemingly unwanted winger Jack Grealish, but only on loan, according to The Sun. The 29-year-old England international has been short of game time this season and was left out of Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Club World Cup, suggesting that his time at the Etihad Stadium has come to an end. Magpies boss Eddie Howe is keen to add the former Aston Villa player’s attacking capabilities to his squad next season, but he’s only interested in a season-long loan. The issue for Newcastle is Grealish’s wages, with few clubs able to match his salary at City.
– Tottenham Hotspur want to land Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo as well as manager Thomas Frank in an audacious double raid, according to The Sun. The north London club have made 51-year-old Frank their top priority to replace outgoing boss Ange Postecoglou, and now they’re hoping that hijacking Manchester United’s move for forward Mbeumo could help seal the deal for Frank. Sources have told ESPN that United’s latest offer is worth around £60m for the 25-year-old Cameroon international. Spurs are hoping that Champions League football could prove pivotal is persuading him to stay in London.
– Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens on a seven-year contract, according to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. The report suggests that the west London club want to complete a deal for the 20-year-old England youth international before Tuesday’s pre-Club World Cup transfer deadline, but they’ve yet to agree a transfer fee with the Bundesliga outfit.
– Al Nassr are looking for a top-class replacement for Sadio Mané this summer, and they’ve identified Man United’s 20-year-old winger Alejandro Garnacho, according to the Mirror. The Saudi Pro League club have, until now, been trying to lure Liverpool forward Luis Díaz to the Middle East, without success, and they believe Garnacho’s fallout with United boss Ruben Amorim could see him tempted to move to Riyadh.
OTHER RUMORS
– Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae, with Al Nassr also interested. Kim played 43 matches in all competitions, and Bayern — hoping to recoup around €50m — are open to the move. (Footmercato)
