Real Madrid’s Víctor Valdepeñas is among Arsenal’s preferred choices to bolster their defense, while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on acquiring Bayern Munich center back Kim Min-jae, and Juventus aim to extend Weston McKennie‘s contract but are unwilling to double his salary.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid’s Víctor Valdepeñas is among Arsenal’s top targets as Mikel Arteta seeks to further reinforce his defensive unit in the summer transfer window, according to AS. Nevertheless, the Gunners will face rivalry to secure the 19-year-old — who plays at either left back or center back for the Castilla side and has made one appearance at senior level — with several other leading clubs in Europe showing interest. AC Milan have a persistent ambition to sign him, while the Spain U19 international has also attracted attention from clubs in the German Bundesliga.
– Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are keen to acquire Bayern Munich center back Kim Min-jae and have placed him on their respective summer shortlists, as per Christian Falk of Bild. Spurs’ potential move would primarily hinge upon who their next permanent manager will be, while the Blues already possess strong defensive choices but wish to augment Liam Rosenior’s squad after failing to secure Liverpool-bound Jérémy Jacquet. Kim, 29, is content to remain at Bayern but is currently the third-ranked option after Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah.
– Juventus would like to expedite the contract extension for Weston McKennie, but the USMNT midfielder’s agents have demanded a doubling of his salary, with his present income standing between €2.5 million-€3 million per season, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. Juve are prepared to provide the 27-year-old a pay rise, with his agreement concluding in the summer, but not enough to meet his representative’s stipulations. Other European clubs have expressed keenness to acquire McKennie as an unattached player, but he desires to remain at Juventus.
– Chelsea and Liverpool have undertaken the most preliminary work for a potential transfer for Nottingham Forest center back Murillo, according to TEAMtalk. Chelsea are open to considering bids for defensive trio Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah, while there is ambiguity surrounding the prospects of Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez at Liverpool. Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all thoroughly scouted Murillo given the anticipation that the 23-year-old Brazil international will seek a transfer this summer.
– Bayern Munich are diligently tracking RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and eager to stay updated on his situation, as manager Vincent Kompany has a fondness for the 19-year-old, Fabrizio Romano reports. There will still be rival interest in acquiring the Ivory Coast international as Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on him, while Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have also dispatched talent spotters to observe him. Diomande has also been associated with a move to Liverpool and recently specified that they are his father’s preferred team.
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OTHER RUMORS
– AC Milan are receptive to bids approximately €80 million for USMNT winger Christian Pulisic following enquiries from Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester United. (Caught Offside)
– Notwithstanding proposals from the Premier League and Saudi Pro League, Scott McTominay‘s foremost desire is to remain at Napoli, with discussions concerning a deal prolongation advancing favorably. (Nicolo Schira)
– Manchester City are planning a £70 million summer acquisition for Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, who also continues to be a target for Tottenham Hotspur. (Football Insider)
– Arsenal dispatched a talent spotter to observe Pio Esposito in Internazionale’s 3-2 win over Juventus, where the 20-year-old found the net. (Nicolo Schira)
– Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Crystal Palace have all commenced talks concerning a potential transfer of Real Madrid center back Antonio Rudiger. (Caught Offside)
– Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are prepared to contend with Barcelona for the acquisition of Twente’s 18-year-old central defender Ruud Nijstad. (TEAMtalk)
– Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney has declined to dismiss a comeback to the Premier League after rejecting January proposals opting to remain in Saudi Arabia. (Sky Sports)
– Barcelona might permit Marc Casado to depart as the midfielder is “a casualty of the competition” at the club. (Sport)
– Atlanta United are set to acquire 34-year-old winger Fafa Picault, who is an unattached player and most recently represented Inter Miami. (Tom Bogert)