The European transfer market is beginning to heat up with moves that could redefine the squads of the continent’s most important clubs. While Manchester United prepares a million-dollar investment close to 100 million euros to renew its midfield, Real Madrid and Barcelona keep their sights set on promising young players and key players in the Premier League.
Next, we review the rumors and negotiations that mark this summer’s agenda.
This article was originally published in SI FC
Premier League
Although coach Liam Rosenior is a big admirer, the Chelsea board does not consider midfielder Andrey Santos untouchable and would listen to offers for the Brazil international. Manchester United leads the race for his signing, but Juventus is attentive. (Source: NTVASCAÍNOS)
However, it is Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães who heads Man Utd’s list of candidates to replace Casemiro. The “Magpies” are trying to protect him with a new contract, but are preparing for an offer of around 100.5 million euros. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Arsenal are considering offloading winger Leandro Trossard this summer. Both Aston Villa and Newcastle have expressed interest. (Source: Sports Boom)
Liverpool are preparing an €87.1 million bid to sign Nottingham Forest central defender Murillo, who is also being monitored by Man Utd. (Source: Sébastien Vidal)
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is being considered by Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer market. (Source: Ekrem Konur)
On the other hand, Liverpool have scheduled meetings with the agents of Caleb Yirenkyi, a 20-year-old Nordsjælland midfielder, taking advantage of the international break in March. (Source: Anfield Watch)
Although they are closely monitoring the situation, Chelsea have no immediate plans to sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentín Barco this summer. (Source: Ben Jacobs)
LaLiga
Real Madrid scouts watched Newcastle’s 3-1 defeat to Man City in the fifth round of the FA Cup this weekend, keen to observe the performance of midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Source: The Sun)
Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is also being monitored by Real Madrid. The young full-back, who was a midfielder during his academy years, is frustrated by his limited minutes at the Emirates. (Source: Fichajes)
Despite reports to the contrary, Barcelona have not held talks with Man Utd over the sale of left-back Alejandro Balde, who is considered a key player at the Camp Nou. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Barcelona are ready to rejuvenate their defense and would accept offers of just €30 million for the sale of Ronald Araujo, but even that low asking price is not attractive to suitors such as Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Newcastle and PSG. (Source: El Nacional)
Real Madrid could replace right-back Dani Carvajal this summer and are interested in 21-year-old Kyriani Sabbe from Club Brugge. (Source: Central Defense)
Barcelona have held talks with the representatives of Strasbourg winger Gessime Yassine, who has attracted attention since his arrival in January. (Source: Africafoot)
Other leagues
Juventus are interested in Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, but Paris Saint-Germain have expressed their desire to land the Portuguese international on a free transfer. (Source: Football Insider)
Fabián Ruiz is in talks to extend his contract with PSG until 2029, however, the player’s intention is to return to wear the Betis shirt at some point. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
