Manchester United face competition for Victor Osimhen, while Barcelona explore a deal to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United are expected to face strong competition this summer for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to TEAMtalk. Recent reports say United are willing to offer Rasmus Højlund to Napoli in a part-exchange for Osimhen — but it appears this won’t be the only proposal on the table. Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Juventus may all rival United for the 26-year-old forward, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Osimhen, a Nigerian international, has been clinical in Turkey this season, notching 14 goals in 19 league games to date.
– Discussions are underway between Barcelona and Neymar as the forward is targeting a sensational return to Camp Nou later this year, David Ornstein reports. The 33-year-old only recently joined boyhood club Santos, where he has already scored twice in six league appearances. However, Neymar’s “dream” is a reunion with Barcelona, the club he left in 2017 for a world record fee. He is set to become a free agent this summer, having signed a short-term contract with Santos that expires in June. As such, a deal to join Barcelona this summer is being “explored” by both parties, although nothing has been finalized at present.
– Arsenal may have to let one of Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard leave this summer in order to raise the funds required to sign Newcaslte United striker Alexander Isak. the Daily Mirror reports. Martinelli, 23, has been hampered by injury issues, while Trossard is a more consistent performer in the Gunners’ attack but is 30 years old and has one more season left on his current contract. Isak is Arsenal’s first choice to strengthen at centre-forward, but long-term target Benjamin Šeško could be a more attainable signing.
– Murillo is set to stay at Nottingham Forest beyond the summer amid interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea, according to the Daily Mail. Discussions between Murillo and club owner Evangelos Marinakis invigorated the defender, who is said to be “excited at where Forest are heading.” The development will come as a bitter disappointment to the clubs who have been tracking Murillo in recent months. Just this week, TeamTalk revealed that scouts from Real Madrid have “regularly” watched the 22-year-old this season.
– A host of Premier League and MLS clubs are interested in signing Norwich City forward Josh Sargent, Tom Bogert has revealed via Golazo America. Chief among his admirers are Cincinnati FC, who came close to signing the United States international last year. Norwich are said to be seeking an MLS record fee for Sargent before they even consider letting him go — which is currently $22 million (Emmanuel Latte Lath to Atlanta United).
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OTHER RUMORS
– Barcelona have made an enquiry about AC Milan forward Rafael Leão‘s availability. The Portugal international has a contract until 2028 with a release clause of €175m. (
– Liverpool and Newcastle are keeping an eye on Assane Diao. the 19-year-old Como winger has lit up Serie A this season, scoring five goals in just eight league games to date. (Dsports)
– Chelsea are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi this summer, with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool interested in the 23-year-old. (Caught Offside)
– Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is willing to join Aston Villa on a permanent basis when his loan deal ends this summer. (The Sun)
– Disruption caused by the FIFA Club World Cup could force the Premier League to have two separate transfer windows this summer. (Guardian)