Bayern Munich are looking at Bradley Barcola, Nico Williams and Rafael Leão, while Liverpool will move for Marc Guéhi once Jarell Quansah has left. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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ESPN SOURCES
– Florian Wirtz is expected to complete his club-record £100m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool on Friday. — Beth Lindop Read
– Thomas Partey is expected to leave Arsenal on a free this summer, as negotiations over a new deal are at standstill. — Matteo Moretto Read
– Bayer Leverkusen are in talks with Liverpool over a deal to sign defender Jarell Quansah. — Lindop Read
– Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić is one step away from joining Napoli for €18 million, having been linked with Man United and AC Milan. — Moretto
TRENDING RUMORS
– Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has left the team’s training camp in Florida to focus on squad planning and talk with agents and board members, Florian Plettenberg reports. With their search for a winger continuing, Bayern will keep an eye on whether Barcelona can complete a deal for Athletic Club’s Nico Williams. Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola remains high on their list, while AC Milan’s Rafael Leão has been discussed internally.
– Liverpool will make a move for Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi once they have agreed a deal for Jarell Quansah to join Bayer Leverkusen, according to The Telegraph. The £30 million from Quansah’s exit will be used as part of a “significant” offer the Reds will make for the 24-year-old, who has also received plenty of other interest.
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– Arsenal are one of the host of clubs who are monitoring Chelsea winger Noni Madueke’s situation this summer, The Telegraph reports. The 23-year-old is not considered an untouchable player at Stamford Bridge, while various Premier League clubs are aiming to bring in a winger.
– Barcelona have made contact to be informed about the deal conditions for Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji, according to Fabrizio Romano, who adds that direct talks took place. The Blaugrana are monitoring the 19-year-old after Porto made an offer weeks ago, with this being completely separate from their efforts to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
– Four European clubs are interested in signing versatile Juventus and USMNT winger Timothy Weah, according to Foot Mercato. Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are among them, while RB Leipzig have followed the 25-year-old since the January transfer window. The other interested club isn’t named in the report.
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OTHER RUMORS
– AC Milan have made direct contact with Bayer Leverkusen about midfielder Granit Xhaka and talks have started between the two clubs regarding the 32-year-old, who is open to joining the Rossoneri after two years with the Bundesliga club. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Chelsea are considering entering the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward João Pedro, with Newcastle United already in talks over a £60 million deal for the Brazilian. (The Sun)
– Manchester United will have to significantly increase their offer of £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, who has indicated he wants to move to Old Trafford. (The i Paper)
– Juventus are in talks with West Ham United to sign Morocco international defender Nayef Aguerd, who spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad, and the transfer could involve Daniele Rugani moving in the other direction. (Sky Italia)
– Nottingham Forest are close to completing the double signing of Brazil international forward Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo once their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup in over. (Daily Telegraph)
– Crystal Palace have initiated contacted with Sporting CP over defender Ousmane Diomande, whose €60 million has led to interest from Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Newcastle. (Record)
