Swap deals are becoming increasingly rare in modern football, with clubs keen on extracting as much money as possible from transfers amid strict Financial Fair Play regulations.
The problem with a swap deal is that it is very rare for two clubs and two different players to want the exact opposite moves, making it a win-win for everyone involved.
However, it does seem like Barcelona have a swap deal proposal on the table involving Atletico Madrid, Ferran Torres and Julian Alvarez.
The Catalan giants have made Alvarez their dream signing to lead Hansi Flick's attack, but negotiations have made little progress due to Atletico's firm stance that the Argentine is not for sale.
Speaking on Jijantes FC, transfer insider Matteo Moretto revealed that the possibility of including Ferran Torres in a player-plus-cash deal was seriously discussed.

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Roma continues to push for Givairo Read.
As Matteo Moretto recently reported on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the Giallorossi initially showed interest in Sporting's Ivan Fresneda, but subsequently decided to focus on the Dutch full-back from Feyenoord.
Read has already said yes to Roma, and there's a principled agreement between the player and the club: now all that's missing is an agreement between the two clubs.
The initial offer of around €25 million wasn't enough to convince Feyenoord, but contacts between the clubs are continuing unabated.
New discussions are planned between today and tomorrow to try to make a definitive move and present a potential relaunch that could shake the Dutch club.

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BILD and transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reported Bayer Leverkusen are on the verge of signing Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli. The Bundesliga side are tracking several profiles to fill the void left by Alejandro Grimaldo's move to Atlético Madrid.
While there are reports over positive talks with Marseille for Argentine defender Facundo Medina, Die Werkself could now close the file with the arrival of the 25-year-old from Naples. The transfer fee is reported to be somewhere between €25-30 million.
The former Spanish youth international played 28 Serie A games for Napoli last season. He also featured five times in their Champions League campaign that ended in the league phase. Gutiérrez joined the then-champions Napoli from Girona for €18 million last summer.

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Matteo Moretto reports that Milan have enquired about ******* nal talent Ethan Nwaneri, rivalling RB Leipzig, Fulham and Everton.
Serie A giants Milan have enquired about ******* nal's attacking midfielder Nwaneri, according to Matteo Moretto.
The Italian transfer expert has claimed that there have been contacts between the Rossoneri and ******* nal as Milan sounded out the 19-year-old's availability.
Milan aren't the only club in the race as Nwaneri has attracted interest from many other European clubs, especially RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, Fulham and Everton in the English Premier League.
Arsenal are open to letting the 19-year-old leave, but ideally on a permanent transfer and keeping control over him.

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Barcelona have gone to the market to search for a new central midfielder after Frenkie de Jong was ruled out long-term with an MCL tear sustained during the World Cup, according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto. The Dutch international will miss a significant spell, leaving Hansi Flick short in the middle of the park as the new LaLiga season approaches.
The injury alone would be enough to trigger a reassessment of Barcelona's midfield resources, but de Jong's relationship with Flick has also grown strained following several incidents in recent months. That context matters: even before the ligament damage was confirmed, there were already questions about what role, if any, de Jong would play in Flick's plans going forward.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during a match.
The combination of a long-term absence and a fractured working relationship means Barcelona may not simply be filling a gap until he recovers – they could be planning for a more permanent realignment of the midfield.
Marc Casadó could be an in-house option to earn more minutes, but he does not appear to be part of Flick's plans either. Separate reports indicate that Barcelona have set a new asking price for Casadó and that the club has been told to listen to offers for him – hardly the sign of a player being earmarked as a stop-gap replacement.

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According to a report from Matteo Moretto (as captured by Sport journalist Jordi Carné), former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka might be trying to capitalize on the recent injury to Frenkie de Jong and has offered himself to his old boss, Hansi Flick, and FC Barcelona:
In recent hours, for example, FC Barcelona has received an offer worth considering. According to Matteo Moretto on "La Pizarra de Quintana," Leon Goretzka, a free agent after his contract with Bayern Munich expired, has made himself available to the Blaugrana club. The midfielder's entourage—he played a supporting role for the German national team at the World Cup—has expressed openness to joining the Blaugrana project following De Jong's tear of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.
This isn't the first time Goretzka has offered his services to Barça in recent months.
Do not expect Goretzka to land in Catalonia, though. Carné says that FC Barcelona is not looking to add anything to the central midfield, so Goretzka will have to continue his search elsewhere.
As for where he might land, Goretzka's future could be determined by injuries that occur this summer. As of now, the midfielder is rumored to be focusing on European teams, but could eventually accept a fate that includes MLS.

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According to journalist Matteo Moretto (h/t SPORT), Leon Goretzka has offered himself to Barcelona after becoming a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Bayern Munich.
The German midfielder's representatives have made contact with Barcelona's sporting department in recent hours, indicating that Goretzka would be interested in joining Hansi Flick's project following Frenkie de Jong's long-term knee injury.
The Dutchman is expected to be sidelined for around four months after sustaining the injury during the World Cup. This has prompted the manager to request the club to reinforce the midfield if possible.
This is not the first time Goretzka has been linked with Barcelona in recent months.
The 30-year-old midfielder worked under Flick at Bayern Munich between 2019 and 2021, making 64 appearances during the German coach's tenure.

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River Plate have opened formal negotiations with Real Madrid to re-sign teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan deal, according to football journalist Matteo Moretto.
The 18-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder is keen to return to his former club in Buenos Aires to secure regular playing time after a heavily disrupted debut season in Spain.
Mastantuono moved to the Santiago Bernabeu from River Plate last year in a high-profile transfer. However, he struggled to secure consistent minutes in a highly competitive Real Madrid squad
The teenager accumulated just 1,484 minutes of first-team football across 35 appearances last season, often coming off the substitutes' bench.
Mastantuono wants to return to River Plate. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

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Roma tried everything to sign Summerville, but Al Hilal quickly made a monstrous offer, convincing West Ham and the player to move to Saudi Arabia.
The Giallorossi are currently evaluating other wingers to improve their attack.
Several players have been linked with the Roma side: Nusa, Godts, and Schjelderup are three prospects still a long way off, for various reasons.
D'Amico is working to find the right solution and meet the demands of Gian Piero Gasperini, who is still awaiting his first transfer.
Roma is looking for a winger who won't make them miss Greenwood and Summerville, two transfer targets that fell through. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the Giallorossi club is interested in Nusa and has had contact to test the potential. However, the 2005-born winger isn't convincing everyone at Trigoria.

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The situation surrounding the future of Rodri at Manchester City continues to evolve. It did seem that as much as the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder wanted a move to Real Madrid, the La Liga giants were not interested in signing him this summer. Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no interest in signing Rodri. However, a new report has emerged that indicates that perhaps Real Madrid are now interested in signing arguably Manchester City’s most important player. Whatever occurs with Rodri’s future this summer, Manchester City do need a speedy resolution to the situation before it drags on for far too long.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Rodri does indeed want a move to Real Madrid at some point. However, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez had no interest in bringing Rodri to the club. However, that situation may have changed. Matteo Moretto has reported that Florentino Perez is becoming open to the possibility of signing Rodri. Furthermore, it is also reported that personal terms between Rodri and Real Madrid are considered to be a formality. Lastly, it is also reported that at this stage, negotiations between Real Madrid and Manchester City over a deal that will see Rodri sign for the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners have yet to commence.
The situation surrounding Rodri threatens to be a distraction for Manchester City. Rodri will enjoy a period of holidays following his efforts at the World Cup with Spain. Manchester City’s midfield general helped his country claim their second World Cup crown and he was named as the player of the tournament. While Rodri rests, his future is now a major topic to watch for in the coming days and weeks. It is also a situation that could shape the remainder of the summer transfer window for Manchester City.
Rodri is contracted with City for next season. He is entering the final twelve months of his current deal. Manchester City are eager to sign him to an extension, but for now, there hasn’t been any movement on that front. As Matteo Moretto reports, Real Madrid are yet to enter into negotiations with City to sign Rodri. Nor has Rodri indicated to City that he wants to leave this summer. But Rodri’s contract situation does raise the possibility of him leaving City sooner than anticipated.
However, the best scenario for Manchester City is that Rodri provides clarity on his intentions in a timely manner. The longer the situation drags on, that doesn’t really suit anyone. Typically, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders do not keep players that don’t want to be at the club. Unless that player was Bernardo Silva. If Rodri informs City that he wants to leave this summer, and if Real Madrid do make their move, the sooner that process begins, the quicker a resolution can be found, whatever that may be.

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AS Roma star Marash ******* bulla is a man in-demand in Spain with a view to the 2026/27 campaign. This comes amid the understanding that all of Levante, Rayo Vallecano and Elche are keen on the defender's signature.
Kumbulla for his part spent each of the last two seasons plying his trade in La Liga, first with Espanyol, and then RCD Mallorca.
And despite the latter stint having proven a largely disappointing one, the Albanian's reputation appears to remain very much intact in Spain's top-flight.
As per a report from transfer market insider Matteo Moretto, amid respective searches for reinforcements at the back this summer:
'Rayo Vallecano, Levante, and Elche have inquired about Marash ******* bulla.'

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Stefan Bajcetic has reached an important point in his Liverpool career, with pre-season now set to shape whether he remains part of the club's plans or moves on before the window closes. According to Matteo Moretto for Marca, the 21-year-old has support from the new head coach and a genuine chance to re-establish himself at Anfield.
Bajcetic was long viewed internally as one of Liverpool's standout young midfield prospects after arriving from Celta Vigo in 2020 and breaking into senior football two years later. Since then, injuries have had a major say in his trajectory. Setbacks across multiple seasons, followed by hamstring surgery in April 2025, meant he missed the whole of the 2025/26 campaign and left his development stalled at a crucial age.
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That context matters now. Bajcetic is back in training and, with Andoni Iraola beginning his work at Liverpool, there is a clean slate of sorts for several players on the fringes. Moretto reported that "Iraola likes him a lot." He added, "Iraola wants to keep him for now; he wants to see him during pre-season," before outlining the likely split in outcomes. "If he stays, he'll renew his contract with Liverpool. If not, he'll look for another club. He wants to return to Spain."
The contract position sharpens the issue. Bajcetic is entering the final year of his deal, so Liverpool will need clarity sooner rather than later. If the coaching staff are convinced by his fitness and level, an extension would make obvious sense. If doubts remain, the club may have to consider a sale while there is still some value to protect.

Every summer, academy players arrive knowing the pre-season training can alter the course of their future.
For Brian Farinas, that opportunity seems to have arrived this summer after Hansi Flick decided to take a closer look at the midfielder before Barcelona finalise his proposed move to Girona.
It must be remembered that the 20-year-old had appeared to be on his way out of the club.
In fact, negotiations between Barcelona and Girona were progressing well, with both clubs working towards an agreement that would allow the talented La Masia graduate to continue his development in a more competitive first-team environment.
In an interesting turn of events, as reported by Matteo Moretto, Barcelona have temporarily paused those discussions after Flick requested that Farinas remain with the first team during the opening phase of pre-season.

Among their many objectives, Milan will rework their wings this summer and are ******* sing a few options, starting with Noussair Mazraoui, who already played for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, Matteo Moretto reports (via SOSFanta).
The chase is in its early stages. There have been no direct contacts between the two clubs for now. The player is under contract until 2028 with an option. The fullback headed to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich for €15M in 2024 and has accumulated 77 appearances, dishing out 3 ******* ists. He had started his career at Ajax.
Milan will eventually decide whether to bid for Mazraoui or target different players. In the meantime, they are open to selling Pervis Estupinan just a year after acquiring him for €20M. Aston Villa have shown some interest. Ideally, he’d leave for a similar fee.
According to TuttoSport, the Rossoneri are eyeing a right-footed specialist. Amorim might use Alexis Saelemaekers on the left flank. They could duel with Inter for Guéla Doué. They have tendered a five-year contract with a €2.5M salary. Rafik Belghali, who has been offered to several Serie A sides after Verona’s relegation, is among the cheaper alternatives. His price tag is €15M.
It’s not one of their most urgent needs, as Davide Bartesaghi is perfectly viable and Zachary Athekame eventually proved to be an okay backup, but they’ll obviously need an addition if they get rid of Estupinan without taking a bath, which is easier said than done. If they really want to blow their tactics up and have all wingers with inverted feet, they should go after an offensive-minded option like Doué’s teammate, Diego Moreira.

Paris Saint-Germain continues in the search to reinforce its squad for next season, and among the players it would most like to have is Ferran Torres.
In recent weeks, the name of Torres, 26, a forward for FC Barcelona, has sounded strongly as a candidate to join the team coached by Luis Enrique.
Rumor has it that the young Spaniard is also willing to join the Parisian club. His future had been in doubt for some time, and with his contractual situation up in the air, these rumors arrived at just the right time to decide it.
For now, PSG has competition. According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, who reported on RadioMARCA, Ferran has a new suitor: none other than Atletico Madrid.
Moretto **** ures that Atletico Madrid's sporting director, Mateu Alemany, finds Torres' play extraordinary, so he does not guarantee 100% that the Spaniard will stay with Barcelona; rather, his future looks too open.

The wait is over: Paulo Dybala will continue playing for Roma.
As confirmed by both Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine signed his new contract with the club earlier last night.
After weeks of intense negotiations between Roma and the player's entourage, Dybala is now set to extend his time in the Italian capital.
The only thing missing is the official announcement which is expected to be made soon within the coming hours.

Lazio are making important strides in their negotiations with Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi, but they also plan to resume Sergi Dominguez talks.
On Sunday, Italian journalist Matteo Moretto revealed that the Biancocelesti opened talks with the 28-year-old, who has become a free agent after seeing out his contract with Union Berlin.
A few hours later, transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano doubled down on the story, revealing that the two parties are making progress in their negotiations, and claiming that Lazio are confident about sealing the deal 'very soon'.
Reliable Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla confirms that Doekhi could indeed join the Italian capital side, and might not be the only defender to arrive at Formello this summer. After all, Lazio sold Mario Gila to AC Milan, while Alessio Romagnoli is finalizing his transfer to Al-Sadd, so two new signings might be required to fill in for the departing duo.
As Pedulla explains, Lazio remain **** bent on recruiting Sergi Dominguez, who is still their priority target. Although the club's sporting director Angelo Fabiani couldn't reach an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb during last week's trip to Croatia, the source insists that the Aquile remain optimistic on this front, despite reports claiming that talks have collapsed.

Pervis Estupinan is on the market for Milan and transfer pundit Matteo Moretto claims that Aston Villa have asked for his availability.
The left-back was considered one of the less successful investments from last summer, as he was purchased from Brighton and Hove Albion for €17m plus up to €2m in add-ons.
He made only 22 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri last season, contributing one goal and one ****** ist, but also getting sent off once.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan controls the ball during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Estupinan is not believed to be part of Milan's plans under new coach Ruben Amorim, so his agents are looking around for alternative solutions.

Manchester City remain in the market for another midfielder after signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Today has seen one potential City target come off the board and a new player being named as a potential transfer target for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.
Newcastle United's Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali was considered a target for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. However, David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Tonali is set to complete a £100 million move to Tottenham from Newcastle after the two teams reached an agreement for the Italian international. So Tonali is off the board for City. Now a new report from Marca indicates that City have held talks with Real Madrid over versatile midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Perhaps Camavinga is the midfielder that City could move for. However, there are fitness concerns over Camavinga that may see City look elsewhere to strengthen their midfield.
Matteo Moretto has reported for Marca that Manchester City and Real Madrid have held talks over Eduardo Camavinga. Furthermore, it is reported that new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has approved the sale of Camavinga this summer. It is reported that Mourinho has not been impressed with Camavinga's performances for Real Madrid in recent seasons.
It is also reported by Marca that Manchester City remain interested in signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille this summer. Talks have been held between City and Lille. Moretto reports that City are still considering whether or not to sign Bouaddi immediately or loan him back to Lille for the 2026-27 season. Lastly, it is reported that any potential Manchester City move for Eduardo Camavinga is seen as a transfer market opportunity.
If Manchester City were in the market for a midfielder who could come in and be a squad player, Eduardo Camavinga could be a good addition to their squad. Camavinga is a versatile player who can play in a variety of roles in midfield or as a left-back. Technically, Camavinga is gifted and his ability to carry the ball in midfield stands out in his game. Also, Camavinga is exceptional in a challenge and he reads the game and anticipates danger very well. With how the Premier League has evolved, Camavinga could play an important role in Manchester City's midfield. However, there are concerns surrounding the French midfielder.

The Italian market has been shaken by the arrival of Gonçalo Ramos (who enters the TOP 10 most expensive signings in Serie A), while at the Club World Cup the angry reaction from Bielsa to the elimination of his Uruguay caused a stir, along with the announcement that Messi will start on the bench.
Now let's take a look at today's most important news about Italy's biggest clubs.
Matteo Moretto spoke about Muharemovic on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel: "Juventus are still keeping tabs on Muharemovic; they own 50% of the player's future sale, but right now they are focused on other deals. He is also very popular abroad, even though Juve have a preferential channel."
Juventus, however, will need to register capital gains on the books as soon as possible: according to the Corriere dello Sport, Miretti (15 million), Di Gregorio (15 million), Cabal (carried on the books for 7 million), and Gatti (20/25 million) are up for sale.
Atletico Madrid were interested in Gonçalo Ramos (according to Fabrizio Romano), but Milan's offer beat the colchoneros to it, so they are now targeting another player also on Milan's radar: Morten Hjulmand.

Gianluca Mancini is expected to renew his contract with Roma, which expires in June 2027.
The 1996-born defender spoke to Sky about his extension a few days ago: “Negotiations are ongoing, I’m waiting. There are insiders, my agent, myself, and the club: we’re talking and we’ll continue to do so. I’m waiting for answers and we’ll see what happens.”
The Giallorossi defender has an offer of just over €3 million until 2029, with an option for another year.
Roma and Gianluca Mancini continue to negotiate a contract renewal.
As Matteo Moretto reports, the deal is close, but a deal hasn’t been finalized yet. This is why Inter are an interested spectator. The Nerazzurri are waiting, looking for a central defender following De Vrij’s departure to Panathinaikos.

Julian Alvarez has told Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the club in the summer transfer window to fulfill his "dream".
The Argentina international dropped the bombshell admission in an interview after La Albiceleste's 2-0 win over Iraq at the FIFA World Cup on Monday.
Alvarez's future has been the subject of intense speculation this summer. Barcelona reportedly engaged in talks with Atletico over a potential €100 million (£87m) move for him, while Real Madrid revealed earlier this month that they had a €150 million (£129.3m) bid rejected by their neighbours.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested in the 26-year-old, though journalist Matteo Moretto has previously reported that the player has told Atletico that he only wants to join Barcelona. It has also been claimed that his relationship with manager Diego Simeone is "not good".
"This isn't the time to talk about this," Alvarez told ESPN, before adding "but I can't hide either; I try to be an honest person.

Atlético Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are already negotiating to reach an agreement on the transfer fee for Alejandro Grimaldo.
According to transfer journalist Mateo Moretto, Leverkusen is demanding a sum of around €25million including bonuses.
Meanwhile, the La Liga side are less eager to spend as much and are unwilling to exceed €18-20million with bonuses included.
Still, the fixed transfer fee is expected to be relatively low, at around €10-13 million, as previously reported.
Negotiations are ongoing and the relationship between the two clubs is strong, which could aid the successful completion of the transfer.

A pair of La Liga clubs have touched base with those in the boardroom at Girona, to gather information on the situation of Joel Roca.
This comes amid mounting interest in the signature of the young attacker.
Roca is for his part fresh off something of a breakout campaign on the books of Girona, giving rise to appearances in 32 of the Catalans’ 38 league fixtures.
Across these outings, the 21-year-old notched three goals and an ******* ist from his berth on the left flank. And as alluded to above, along the way, Roca is understood to have secured for himself a whole host of admirers.
As per a report from transfer insider Matteo Moretto, following Girona’s surprise relegation back to the 2nd tier of Spanish football:

Monday’s reports claim that it is now a ‘done deal’ for former Manchester United head coach to replace Massimiliano Allegri at the helm of Milan.
According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, transfer expert Matteo Moretto and various other outlets, Amorim will sign an initial two-year contract with Milan, running until the summer of 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months until the summer of 2029.
Moretto adds that the documents will be formalised within the next few hours.
Reports earlier on Monday claimed that Milan had offered Amorim a salary of €3.5m per season plus bonuses linked to Champions League qualification.
Milan have been without a head coach since parting ways with Allegri the day after the 2025-26 season came to an end. The Rossoneri are also without a sporting director, technical director and CEO after dismissing Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani on the same day as Allegri.

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