Premier League powerhouses Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Newcastle United’s midfielder Sandro Tonali. Concurrently, the Gunners also have their sights set on RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba for a summer transfer.
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CURRENT TRANSFER BUZZ
– According to Nicolo Schira, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all vying for the signature of Newcastle United’s midfielder Sandro Tonali during the upcoming summer window. Newcastle is prepared to consider bids only in the vicinity of £100 million for the Italy international midfielder, who has been a pivotal figure for the Magpies since his transfer from AC Milan in 2023. This information surfaces in a week where Man United has also reportedly pursued Tonali’s midfield partner at St James’ Park, Bruno Guimarães.
– Christian Falk reports that Arsenal has received favorable news in their pursuit of RB Leipzig central defender Castello Lukeba. Bayern Munich is considered “improbable” to make an offer for the 23-year-old, who has impressed this season in the Bundesliga. Though tied to a deal until 2029, Lukeba is reportedly willing to consider other opportunities, implying a transfer to the Premier League remains a possibility. Latest information suggests the France international possesses a £69 million buyout clause in his agreement, yet Falk proposes Leipzig might entertain offers closer to £52 million this summer.
– According to talkSPORT, Chelsea attacker Liam Delap is an acquisition goal for Newcastle United in the upcoming summer. The 23-year-old has found it difficult to secure consistent playing minutes at Stamford Bridge since transferring from Ipswich Town last summer. With João Pedro excelling as the primary striker under coach Liam Rosenior, the Blues are reportedly receptive to bids for Delap. Newcastle’s interest in the England under-21 international has persisted for a considerable time, as the Magpies attempted to acquire him in 2025 after his impressive debut Premier League season. Delap is tied to a deal with Chelsea until June 2031.
– According to the Daily Mail, representatives from Tottenham Hotspur have observed Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. The Premier League side is anticipated to seek a new primary goalkeeper when the summer transfer period commences, as Guglielmo Vicario is associated with a transfer to Internazionale. Atubolu, on the other hand, has drawn comparisons to Manuel Neuer, after excelling with Germany’s under-21 side. The 23-year-old has consistently featured for the squad presently positioned eighth in the Bundesliga this season, allowing 43 goals in 26 games thus far.
– TEAMtalk reports that Liverpool is becoming less confident in their ability to persuade Internazionale defender Alessandro Bastoni to make the switch. The Serie A club is reportedly preparing a substantial new deal for Bastoni, despite further attention from Barcelona and Chelsea. Bastoni, 26, is considered by Liverpool’s management as a possible successor to club captain Virgil van Dijk, who will reach 35 years of age this summer.
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ADDITIONAL SPECULATIONS
Juventus has a definite interest in acquiring Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva. The Portugal international is anticipated to depart from City once the current campaign concludes. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is poised to ink a lucrative new agreement with the Premier League club. Defender Harry Maguire is additionally negotiating a one-year deal prolongation. (talkSPORT)
Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur recently dispatched observers to monitor Cagliari right-sided defender Marco Palestra. (Nicolo Schira)
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is “quite content” at Everton notwithstanding recent associations with Manchester United. (TEAMtalk)
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can is poised to finalize a deal prolongation that will retain his services at the club until 2027. (Sky Germany)
Bayer Leverkusen has triggered an option to re-acquire 18-year-old midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. (Sky Germany)
FC Dallas are currently negotiating to acquire Santiago Moreno from Brazilian club Fluminense. This arrangement would commence as a loan, with a subsequent option to buy. (Tom Bogert)
Chelsea are nearing the acquisition of Union Santa Fe left-sided defender Mateo Del Blanco. (Ekrem Konur)
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is a primary contender to succeed Ernesto Valverde in the Athletic Club managerial role once the campaign concludes. (Marca)