Arsenal is competing for Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka, AC Milan is interested in Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, and Brighton aims to finalize a deal for German international Said el Mala.
Arsenal will have to contend with Juventus for the signature of German midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract ends this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
AC Milan is eyeing Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott, who is available from AZ Alkmaar for approximately £25m this summer. (Independent)
Brighton is eager to secure a deal with Cologne for 19-year-old German winger Said el Mala, following the player’s change of agents. (Bild – in German – subscription required)
Manchester City may allow Brazilian winger Savinho, 21, to leave this summer, with Tottenham among the potential suitors if they maintain their Premier League status. (Football Insider)
Juventus is shifting its focus towards Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, after withdrawing interest in Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, 25, due to competition from Manchester United and Arsenal for the Italian midfielder. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Fulham has reportedly come to a verbal agreement for the transfer of 23-year-old United States forward Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven, with personal terms also settled. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool’s Richard Hughes is on a shortlist of three candidates to become the new sporting director at Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. (Telegraph – subscription required)
If Xabi Alonso were to succeed Arne Slot at Anfield this summer, he would target Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, and Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23. (Teamtalk)
Manchester United has initiated discussions with Ajax regarding a potential deal for 20-year-old Belgium forward Mika Godts. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Real Madrid and Barcelona are leading the pursuit of AZ Alkmaar’s 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, who prefers to move to Spain for its warmer climate. (AS – in Spanish)
Manchester United and Liverpool are intensifying their interest in Wolves and Portugal midfielder Joao Gomes, 25. (Teamtalk)
Barcelona‘s head coach Hansi Flick is set to extend his contract until 2028 following the re-election of Joan Laporta as club president. (Florian Plettenberg)