Both MLS and the Saudi Pro League stand as “potential destinations” for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah this summer, while Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. Stay updated on the freshest player movement news and speculations from across the globe.
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HOT TOPIC SPECULATIONS
– A summer exit for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah appears “increasingly probable,” according to BBC Sport. The Egypt international inked a fresh two-year agreement last year, but in December, he hinted at a potential midseason departure from Liverpool and suggested the club had “abandoned him” as he was frequently excluded from the initial lineup. Salah remained at Liverpool once the January transfer window closed, and he has been in the starting lineup for every match following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Despite this, a move could materialize this summer, with the BBC stating that the Saudi Pro League and MLS are “viable choices” for the 33-year-old. Salah has netted two times in nine club appearances in 2026.
– Manchester United are demonstrating significant interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, as per TEAMtalk. The Red Devils are said to have “thoroughly scouted” the Brazilian, positioning him as a potential acquisition for the summer. A transfer fee exceeding £60m has been mooted after a series of strong displays for Forest. He marks the third individual from the City Ground connected to United, alongside England midfielders Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White.
– Real Madrid are poised to join Liverpool in the contest for the signature of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, Mundo Deportivo reports. Los Blancos allegedly consider the Germany centre-back a primary objective for the summer, when he will be entering the last year of his agreement with Dortmund. Liverpool have been linked with Schlotterbeck, with Ibrahima Konaté nearing the conclusion of his current deal at Anfield, while Virgil van Dijk‘s agreement is set to conclude at the end of next season. The Reds have already finalized an agreement to secure Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennais to help bolster their defensive contingent in the summer, but it remains uncertain if Schlotterbeck will also arrive at this stage.
– Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Newcastle United are all expressing desire to acquire Darwin Núñez this summer, according to Football Insider. The ex-Liverpool forward has been omitted from Al Hilal’s Saudi Pro League roster after they finalized the acquisition of Karim Benzema, prompting speculation about a potential departure. Atlético are reportedly the best positioned to finalize an agreement out of the clubs named, with Núñez needing to accept reduced wages if he is to leave Al Hilal.
– AC Milan have placed Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson at the forefront of their desired striker acquisitions for the summer, per accounts from Gazzetta dello Sport. The Senegal international is not expected to stay with Bayern Munich, where he has only accumulated 641 minutes of play so far in his temporary stint this season, and could be acquired via another temporary transfer, potentially including a permanent clause. Milan have identified him as an objective, while they have also expressed curiosity in Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy.
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FURTHER SPECULATIONS
– Liverpool consider Real Madrid star Rodrygo a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah in the summer, with the Brazil international whose future appears undecided. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are among those also said to be interested (Ekrem Konur)
– Manchester City are confident they are ahead in the pursuit of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer, surpassing their local counterparts Manchester United (TEAMtalk)
– Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City have expressed interest in Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown. (Ekrem Konur)
– Manchester United are apprehensive about losing Harry Maguire as a free agent in the summer, upon the conclusion of his agreement, concurrently with the potential departure of another seasoned player in Casemiro. (Daily Mail)
– Juventus are considering a potential return for Randal Kolo Muani if Tottenham Hotspur opt not to finalize his temporary transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. (Tuttosport)
– Sunderland and West Ham United are eager to sign AC Milan and Mexico striker Santiago Giménez, given his undecided future at the Italian club. (AS)
– Manchester City have expressed interest in Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, after failing to secure the defender on a prior occasion. (Football Insider)
– A Newcastle talent spotter attended Parma vs. Cagliari in Serie A, monitoring the progress of 20-year-old defender Marco Palestra, who is currently on a temporary stint at Cagliari from Atalanta. (Nicolo Schira)
– Jesse Lingard‘s move to Corinthians is nearing its finalization, with the two sides having reached accord on a one-year pact, including an extension option for an additional year, contingent on a successful medical examination (Fabrizio Romano)