Manchester United are pondering a surprising acquisition for Liverpool central midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, while Bayern Munich flanker Michael Olise is considered the most ideal successor for Mohamed Salah.
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CURRENTLY DISCUSSED SPECULATIONS
– Manchester United are evaluating a sensational bid for Liverpool central midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, as disclosed by The Mirror. The Red Devils are compiling a roster of prospective midfield candidates for the summer dealing period, and they are monitoring closely the 27-year-old’s prospects, with rumors of his potential departure from the Reds mounting, although securing his services would prove challenging. Sources have apprised ESPN that Man United have also indicated an attraction to Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson.
– Liverpool perceive Bayern Munich flanker Michael Olise as the nearly ideal successor for Mohamed Salah, TEAMtalk indicates. Nevertheless, Bayern will dismiss any notion of an exit for the former Crystal Palace star, who is also unhasty about rejoining the Premier League, and they are even getting ready to commence negotiations for a fresh agreement despite his existing pact being valid until 2029. Liverpool’s fallback options feature RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, and Paris Saint-Germain duo Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola. Meanwhile, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona are likewise keen on Olise but his move might exceed €100 million.
– Arsenal have been apprised that Athletic Club flanker Nico Williams is contemplating an exit from the club this summer, as conveyed by TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old’s agreement contains an exit stipulation around €100 million, with Barcelona and the Gunners being the two clubs he finds most appealing. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich were likewise notified of his potential availability through “agents.”
– Juventus plan to confer with Marcos Senesi‘s representative once more to endeavor towards a deal to secure the defender as an unattached player upon the conclusion of his agreement at AFC Bournemouth this summer, as reported by Nicolo Schira. Juve are striving to surpass Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Manchester United in the competition for the signature of the 28-year-old.
– Manchester United intend to keep observing Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney as the Red Devils devise their acquisition approach for the midfield in advance of the summer dealing period, according to TEAMtalk. Middlesbrough demonstrated firmness in January to fend off advances from Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, but a conviction exists that Hackney will be playing Premier League football next season whether that is owing to advancement or a move, and his connections to former Boro boss Michael Carrick (who is now in charge at Old Trafford) might be pivotal for his prospects. But Everton are also watching closely the 23-year-old’s situation.
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OTHER SPECULATIONS
– Arsenal possess an advantage against Tottenham Hotspur in their endeavors to acquire Bayern Munich central midfielder Leon Goretzka as an unattached player in the summer. (Football Insider)
– Liverpool are pondering rekindling their keenness in Newcastle United flanker Anthony Gordon should Mohamed Salah depart. (Football Insider)
– Nicolas Jackson is scheduled to go back to Chelsea in the summer as Bayern Munich are improbable to activate the stipulation compelling them to purchase the striker for a further £56.2 million in addition to the £14.3 million temporary transfer charge. (Times)
– Manchester City would rather temporarily release James Trafford than allow the custodian to depart permanently, with Leeds United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United expressing interest. (TEAMtalk)
– Arsenal are inclined to permit left back Riccardo Calafiori to depart in the summer due to mounting worries regarding his fitness history. (Football Insider)
– European and Saudi Pro League sides are poised to bid for Hakan Calhanoglu should Internazionale fail to finalize a pact to prolong the central midfielder’s agreement. (Nicolo Schira)
– Significant Premier League keenness exists in Marc Casado, but the central midfielder and Barcelona will render the ultimate judgment regarding his transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Stuttgart have tabled a tangible proposal to acquire Grischa Promel as an unattached player in the summer, but Hoffenheim are eager to prolong the central park player’s agreement amidst attention from Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg. (Florian Plettenberg)
– St. Louis City are completing an arrangement to bring in Venezuela forward Sergio Cordova temporarily from Young Boys including a provision to render the transfer enduring. (Tom Bogert)