Chelsea continue to pursue Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, while Real Madrid are monitoring Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– As reported by TeamTalk, Real Madrid have expressed interest in Arsenal’s center-back, Gabriel Magalhães. The Premier League leaders promptly notified Madrid that the 28-year-old is not for sale under any circumstances. Gabriel penned a lengthy new deal last summer. Having also finalized agreements to prolong the tenures of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, Arsenal are allegedly resolute in demonstrating that even a club as formidable as Madrid cannot lure away their key talents.
– Chelsea maintain optimism that they can acquire Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, despite the Villans asserting that only an exceptional bid would even prompt them to contemplate his departure, TeamTalk reports. The sum will probably need to exceed the £100 million Villa obtained from Manchester City for Jack Grealish in 2021. Chelsea have fostered enduring interest in the 23-year-old, given that their joint head of scouting, Joe Shields, was the individual who initially brought Rogers to City during his tenure overseeing the Citizens’ youth acquisitions.
– Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to contend with bids from Inter Milan to secure Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in the summer, as reported by CF Bayern Insider. Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in the 31-year-old, whose current deal in Bavaria concludes at the close of this campaign, rendering him a free agent. Arsenal sought to acquire Goretzka in January, but the Germany international had already given his assurance to Bayern that he would remain until the season’s conclusion.
– Manchester United are diligently observing the circumstances of Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye, Footmercato reports. The 27-year-old’s standing has elevated since he netted the decisive goal versus Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final, and he is also a pivotal figure at Villarreal. The World Cup presents Gueye with a further chance to shine on a prominent platform, yet he has already garnered considerable attention, especially from United, who aim to find a successor for Casemiro subsequent to the declaration of the Brazilian’s departure from Old Trafford.
– Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Brentford have all conducted enquiries about Eintracht Frankfurt right-back Nnamdi Collins, TeamTalk indicates. Arsenal, in particular, are notably impressed with the 22-year-old and perceive resemblances to Ben White, although Frankfurt maintain a formidable bargaining stance since Collins’ agreement extends until 2030. Fellow Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown has also been extensively observed, with Manchester United having considered the 22-year-old.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Barcelona correspondent Sam Marsden examines the club’s crucial transfer dilemmas, among them the question of which forward they ought to acquire:
Barça ought to acquire a Kylian Mbappé or a Harry Kane; however, they also need a center-back, a full-back, and a holding midfielder, probably another winger as well. So, how will they prioritise their expenditure? I would favour a center-back.
Yet, if a striker is the focus, Julián Álvarez is held in high regard by the club’s leadership. Nevertheless, his current performance – no goals in 11 games before scoring against Barça last week – has sparked concerns. Furthermore, the price Atlético would demand for him is excessive; sources at Barça have informed ESPN they want well over €100 million. There is also no certainty he would net more goals than Ferran Torres, who, in fact, boasts five additional league goals than Álvarez this season in 300 less playing time.
In that sense, Dusan Vlahovic might be a viable option as a free transfer given his contract expiry at Juventus this summer, even if he wouldn’t enthuse fans. Considering the dynamics of the market and its potential volatility, I would recommend Barça hold off for the time being and focus on other positions until they can commit to a significant outlay on a forward.
OTHER RUMORS
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– Brighton might reduce their asking price for Carlos Beleba from over £100 million to approximately £70 million, due to Manchester United’s interest. (TEAMtalk)
– Casemiro desires to persist playing in Europe upon his departure from Manchester United, with Italy identified as a potential landing spot for the central player. (The Sun)
– Manchester City and Arsenal are attentively observing adaptable Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood. (Caught Offside)
– Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United have all rigorously scouted 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur over the past few weeks. (TEAMtalk)
– Marcus Thuram might depart from Inter Milan in the upcoming summer transfer period. (Nicolo Schira)
– Numerous foreign clubs have contacted Marc Casado, but the midfielder is nearing a contract extension with Barcelona. (Nicolo Schira)
– Atletico Madrid have added Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva to their prospective list of successors for Julián Alvarez, should the 26-year-old depart during the summer. (Rudy Galetti)
– Tottenham intend to pursue Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson during the summer, anticipating the departure of Guglielmo Vicario. (Football Insider)
– Crystal Palace consider acquiring a successor for Marc Guéhi a top priority in the summer transfer period. (The Standard)
– Premier League and leading European clubs are monitoring Brentford goalkeeper Matthew Cox‘s noteworthy performance during his loan spell at Shrewsbury Town. (Football Insider)