Phil Foden is reportedly considering a departure from Manchester City in pursuit of more first-team opportunities, while speculation surrounding Julián Álvarez‘s potential exit from Atlético Madrid this summer might not materialize.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is contemplating a summer move due to his frustration with limited playing time. As reported by Football Insider, the 25-year-old may seek a new club if a new contract isn’t negotiated soon, with several European teams interested. Foden has been benched for four out of his last five appearances.
– Atlético Madrid is attempting to retain forward Julián Álvarez amid interest from Arsenal and Barcelona. According to Marca, they are preparing to offer him a contract worth €10 million per season, aiming to make him a key player following the departure of Antoine Griezmann.
– Chelsea is eyeing AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Premier League club is said to have contacted the 24-year-old’s representatives already, with a potential bid of at least €40 million needed as Milan considers him a vital component of their lineup.
– Manchester United may pursue Sandro Tonali from Newcastle at the end of the season, as reported by The Daily Mail. The 25-year-old is viewed as a priority as United aims to bolster their midfield, with club captain Bruno Fernandes backing the potential acquisition.
– Barcelona’s left-back Alejandro Balde is drawing interest from Premier League clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United, and Aston Villa. Mundo Deportivo states that while Balde is eager to remain at Barça, the club might consider selling him for a significant offer, as he is currently their first-choice left-back with a contract running until summer 2028.
ESPN EXCLUSIVES
– OL Lyonnes are reportedly negotiating to sign midfielder Caroline Weir from Real Madrid as a free agent this summer. Read
– Al Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League is resuming discussions to acquire Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool star announced he would leave at the end of the season. Al Qadsiah is reportedly the only other Saudi club with sufficient financial resources to compete for him. Read
– Inter Miami and LA Galaxy, alongside Al Ittihad, are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer next season. Read
– Barcelona is contemplating changes in their attacking lineup, including the possibility of selling forward Ferran Torres and bringing in up to two new forwards. Read
OTHER RUMORS
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– Barcelona is scouting Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, but negotiations could be complicated due to Real Madrid holding 50% of his contract rights, including a buy-back clause. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Real Madrid continues to watch Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. (AS)
– Manchester United is still interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. (Mirror)
– Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has no intention of leaving the Parc des Princes this summer amidst links to Arsenal. (Daily Mail)
– Chelsea, Newcastle, and Brighton are competing to acquire FC Köln striker Said El Mala. (TEAMtalk)
– Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has drawn interest from Manchester United. (Express)
– Liverpool may target two new wingers this summer, with RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande being among the candidates for the left-flank position and a Mohamed Salah replacement. (Ben Jacobs)
– Various top Premier League and Bundesliga teams are monitoring FC Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks. (Rudy Galetti)
– Inter Milan is interested in signing Roma midfielder Manu Kone. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Liverpool is among several Premier League clubs keen on Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida. (TEAMtalk)
– Everton manager David Moyes is eager to sign West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek. (Football Insider)