Tottenham Hotspur appear to be moving towards one of the defining decisions of their summer, with Cristian Romero's future still unresolved despite significant progress towards a potential exit. According to TeamTalk, Inter Milan remain firmly in the picture, but the move has slowed at a crucial stage and that has created a genuine opening for clubs in Spain.
The central detail is clear. Spurs have reportedly "agreed a deal in principle worth €40million with the Serie A champions", yet the switch remains incomplete because Romero and Inter have not reached common ground on personal terms. That leaves all parties in a familiar transfer market limbo, where momentum can shift quickly and alternative opportunities can suddenly become more serious.
From Tottenham's perspective, the message is that a departure is still the likeliest outcome. TeamTalk states that Spurs had already "accepted the defender wanted to leave north London this summer", which frames the situation in practical rather than emotional terms. If a player of Romero's stature is seeking a new challenge, the priority becomes securing the right conditions for an exit rather than dragging out an uncomfortable stand-off.
Inter's interest has not faded. Far from it. The Italian side are said to view Romero as a major target and still want to complete a deal once the contractual issues are settled. The report makes clear that "there is still a significant gap between the club's offer and Romero's salary demands", although "negotiations have not broken down entirely" and "neither party has walked away from the table".
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Nottingham Forest have moved quickly in the market after the collapse of Inter Milan's deal for Anan Khalaili, with TeamTalk reporting that talks are already under way for the Union Saint-Gilloise wide player.
There is a clear opportunity here for Forest. Inter had appeared to be closing in on the 21-year-old after agreeing a package worth €30 million, £25.7m, made up of an initial €25 million, £21.5m, plus €5 million in add-ons. Khalaili had even completed the club's internal medical process. But the move was stopped at the mandatory cardiac screening stage in Italy, where the required certification was not granted.
That development has changed the landscape and Forest have reacted. TeamTalk state that an opening bid of €20 million, £17m, has already been rejected by Union SG, who remain hopeful of receiving a figure much nearer to the guaranteed sum Inter had lined up. Negotiations, though, are ongoing, and that is the significant point.
Khalaili is understood to appeal strongly because of his flexibility. He is comfortable at left-back, wing-back and in more advanced wide areas, which naturally increases his value to a head coach looking for options across several roles.
Forest are said to view him as someone who can strengthen multiple parts of Oliver Glasner's squad. In a market where adaptability often dictates recruitment decisions, that sort of profile is attractive. It also explains why several Premier League clubs had tracked him previously, including Aston Villa, Brighton, Everton and Leeds United.

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Manchester United are preparing an offer for Lewis Hall as the club look to capitalise on the uncertainty at Newcastle United.
Manchester United have a long-standing interest in Hall and are ready to test Newcastle's resolve with a bid.
It's a summer of transition at Newcastle, with Eddie Howe set to step down from his role as manager after five years, and Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle due to replace him. Newcastle have sold key figures in Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while Bruno Guimaraes is expected to leave for **** nal.
The Magpies have focused on youthful recruitment, and Manchester United are now seeking to exploit their rebuild with a bid for Hall. The Red Devils view the 21-year-old as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw and are preparing a proposal for the £60m-rated defender, according to TEAMtalk.
Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has emerged as one of the leading alternatives, if a deal for Hall cannot be done.

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Newcastle United's search for wingers following Anthony Gordon's departure is reportedly taking the club to explore deals for former Premier League players, with an English forward emerging as a new potential target.
Although the Magpies have already strengthened multiple areas of Eddie Howe's squad this summer, including landing a left winger in Bazoumana Toure, Newcastle remains in the market for attacking reinforcements after Gordon's move to Barcelona.
According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle is monitoring Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, although competition for the 23-year-old Norwich City academy product is growing.
The report claims Manchester United, Aston Villa, Everton and Chelsea have all shown interest in the former Premier League winger, with Newcastle already making preliminary checks over a potential move.
"TEAMtalk understands several Premier League clubs have been monitoring the 23-year-old throughout the summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United all making enquiries into his situation over recent months," the report states.

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Every indication is that elegant Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is the second midfielder that Manchester City are aiming to sign this summer. Signing Bouaddi is imperative for City to future-proof their midfield. The 18-year-old Moroccan international looms as a player that City could build their midfield around for the long-term. Bouaddi's ability to maintain possession, read the game and drive the ball up the pitch at such a young age makes him one of the most highly rated young midfielders in European football. It has now been reported that Manchester City are confident of agreeing a deal with Lille to sign Bouaddi as their midfield revamp is seemingly taking shape.
Jack Johnson has reported for TeamTalk that Manchester City are increasingly confident that will agree a deal with Lille to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi. Furthermore, it is also reported that if City do agree to sign the Moroccan international from Lille they will not be loaning him back to the Ligue One side. As per Jack Johnson's report Lille are asking for £85.3 to sell their prized ******* et. They would demand £68 million if Bouaddi was loaned back to them for next season. The indication is that City will pay around £85 million to sign Bouaddi provided that they settle on a deal with Lille.
The midfield situation at Manchester City is ever-evolving. It would seem that the chances that Rodri could leave City for Real Madrid this summer have increased exponentially. City do still have Nico Gonzalez who could attempt to fill that particular void. The possibility that Nico O'Reilly could move into midfield is also a possibility. Elliot Anderson's arrival at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders adds another quality midfielder to their ranks. However, if Rodri leaves, even if he stays, Manchester City do need another midfielder. Especially one who could one day replace Rodri. Ayyoub Bouaddi does loom as that player.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is a player who could become a long-term player for Manchester City. Of course they have to sign him from Lille first. Bouaddi's age and already established pedigree makes an elite long-term prospect for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Finding a player, especially a midfielder, with those traits is especially difficult. City seem to have identified in Bouaddi and are determined to sign him.
Manchester City's confidence is growing that they will sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille this summer. Bouaddi's star rose due to his exceptional performances for Morocco at the World Cup and City will hope to sign him sooner rather than later.

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Hull City are in active discussions over a move for Toni Fruk, with the newly promoted Premier League club exploring the conditions of a possible deal for the Rijeka attacking midfielder. As first reported by TeamTalk, the Tigers remain firmly in the picture, though the situation appears more open and competitive than some early noise suggested.
Fruk, 25, has emerged as a serious target as Hull look to strengthen their creative options ahead of a demanding return to the top flight. The Croatia star has built a strong reputation with Rijeka for his vision, invention and attacking output, and he fits the profile of player Hull are seeking as they prepare for the Premier League.
There is clear interest, but sources close to the situation are urging caution. As one Rijeka insider put it, "A deal is not as close as people are making out," which underlines the reality that talks remain at an early stage. Hull are not alone either. Serious interest has also been registered by "two other Premier League clubs, alongside Dutch giants Ajax", with all four teams making contact in recent days.
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That level of competition matters. It pushes up the difficulty of any negotiations and increases the need for Hull to move decisively if they want to land their man. Rijeka are expected to stand firm on valuation, with the Croatian club seeking a fee in the region of £8-10 million for one of their most important players, despite Fruk entering the final year of his contract.

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Hull City tried their luck. It failed. Nicolas Raskin has flatly turned down an approach from the newly-promoted Premier League outfit, despite the Yorkshire side putting a hefty sum on the table. According to reports from the Daily Record, Hull were ready to meet Rangers' valuation in principle, but the player's camp slammed the brakes on the whole thing. He simply has no interest in moving to the MKM Stadium.
It leaves the Tigers stranded. TEAMtalk and the Yorkshire Post suggest Hull put forward somewhere between £12m and £14m. Rangers, however, are clinging to a valuation north of £20m. That is a massive gap in Scottish football terms. Hull might have the cash from their promotion, but they face a steep mountain if they think a second attempt will change Raskin's mind. Money is only half the battle here. The player wants elite European football, and his representatives are working overtime to land a move to a far bigger stage.
To understand the Belgian's ambition, you only have to look at his last 12 months. It was a standout year. Across 33 Scottish Premiership outings during the 2025/26 campaign, he notched six goals and seven ***** ists. He clocked nearly 2,800 minutes in domestic action, finishing as the top-rated player in the entire Rangers squad with an average rating of 7.54. Throw in eight appearances in the Europa League, and it becomes clear why he was the engine driving Ibrox.
Then came the World Cup. Raskin took that domestic form straight to North America, starting every group match for Belgium. His display in the 4-1 thrashing of the USA on 4 July turned plenty of heads across the continent. Now, the suitors are lining up. Real Betis, Atalanta, Bologna, and Tottenham Hotspur are all monitoring the situation. Teams across La Liga and Serie A have sniffed around, along with several established Premier League sides.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Nico Raskin of Rangers is seen during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Rangers FC and AS Roma at Ibrox Stadium on November 06, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

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Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Bradley Barcola after making fresh contact with Paris Saint-Germain in the past 24 hours, according to TeamTalk. The developing situation points to serious intent from Anfield as the club continue to shape the squad under Andoni Iraola ahead of the new campaign.
The 23-year-old is emerging as a genuine target in a market where Liverpool are still expected to move decisively. TEAMtalk report that Barcola "has made it clear he wishes to leave the French capital in search of regular first-team football", with PSG understood to be willing to listen as they attempt to manage their financial position after heavy spending.
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What makes this one especially noteworthy is the player's stance. Barcola is "particularly keen on a switch to Anfield", and that tends to matter in deals of this magnitude. It is also reported that "personal terms not expected to pose any major obstacles should a deal progress", which gives Liverpool a clear platform if club-to-club talks gather pace.
Liverpool's admiration for Barcola is not new. He "has long been admired at Liverpool and has featured on their radar for some time", a detail that suggests groundwork has already been done on the player's profile, character and tactical suitability. That level of prior interest often proves important when a deal becomes more realistic later in the window.

Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to ***** nal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.
Arsenal have explored the possibility of offering Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 28, as part of a deal for Atletico Madrid's Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26. (Talksport)
Barcelona will resume their pursuit of Alvarez after the World Cup and could also include one of their players as part of the deal. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Barcelona want to offer Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, a new contract amid interest from Paris St-Germain, but plan to wait until September because of financial regulations. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Liverpool have made fresh contact with Paris St-Germain over a potential summer move for France forward Bradley Barcola, 23. (TeamTalk)

Aston Villa needed a quick response in the market. Instead, they have run into another closed door. According to TeamTalk, Villa made contact with Manchester United over Mason Mount, only to be told there is no deal to be done.
That matters because Villa’s midfield picture has changed sharply. Amadou Onana’s ruptured cruciate knee ligament, suffered at the World Cup, leaves a major hole for most of the coming season. On top of that, Youri Tielemans is heading to Old Trafford after Manchester United triggered his £35m release clause. For Unai Emery, this is no minor reshuffle. It is a problem in the centre of the pitch, and it needs fixing properly.
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Mount looked like a sensible enquiry. He is 27, he knows the Premier League, and he still has the technical quality to fit into an ambitious side. His Manchester United career has been damaged by injuries since his £60m move from Chelsea in 2023, with only 72 appearances and seven goals across three seasons. Even so, the idea that United would simply wave him through never fully rang true.
He has two years left on a contract worth £250,000 a week, and the latest line is that he wants to stay and fight for his place. United, under Michael Carrick, are rebuilding parts of the midfield and clearly see Mount as someone worth keeping around for a season where Champions League football should create more demand for rotation and depth.

Newcastle United are back in the market for midfield reinforcements and Mason Mount has now emerged as a name under discussion, according to TeamTalk. The move comes at a delicate point in Newcastle’s summer, with Eddie Howe needing greater depth and proven quality in the centre of the pitch after a series of setbacks in recruitment.
The latest disappointment arrived in the pursuit of Johan Manzambi. Newcastle believed they were in a strong position to complete a deal with Freiburg, only for Aston Villa to move late and secure the player on terms he preferred while matching the agreed fee. It is another example of a window where Newcastle have moved with intent but failed to get a key target over the line.
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TEAMtalk reports that Newcastle are among the clubs to have made contact over a possible deal for Mount. The 27-year-old has struggled to establish real momentum at Manchester United since his £60m switch from Chelsea in 2023, making 72 appearances across three seasons. He now has two years left on a contract worth £250,000 a week.
There is a logic to Newcastle’s interest. Mount has Premier League experience, tactical flexibility and the energy to suit Howe’s style. If the club are looking to add a midfielder capable of playing centrally or further forward, while also bringing top-level experience, he fits the profile. The issue is Manchester United’s stance. Their position is that Mount remains part of their plans for the coming season, which significantly complicates any approach.

Aston Villa appear to be moving quickly in the market as plans are put in place for life after Youri Tielemans. According to TeamTalk, Villa are braced for the Belgian midfielder's departure after Manchester United activated his £35million release clause, a development that would leave Unai Emery needing a fresh solution in the centre of the pitch.
The report states that Villa had been anticipating this outcome and have already identified targets. The standout name is Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with the 20-year-old described as "a genuine target for the club". That is an eye-catching detail, particularly with Bergvall said to have "informed Spurs of his desire to leave this summer" and to be keen on a move to Villa Park.
There has been no approach yet, but the situation looks fluid. TeamTalk reports that "Tielemans' exit is expected to accelerate Villa's pursuit of another midfielder", which suggests the groundwork has been done and that movement could follow once the United transfer is formally completed.
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Bergvall is an intriguing option. Villa have already added Johan Manzambi, yet the search remains focused on a player who can bring structure and control. The report explains that Villa want "a midfielder who offers a more defensive and controlled profile", adding balance to the squad. That detail is important because it also notes that "the defensive side not a particular strength of Bergvall's".

Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring a potentially significant market opening as Omar Marmoush prepares for what could be decisive talks over his Manchester City future. According to TeamTalk, the £60m forward is attracting attention from Spurs, Newcastle and clubs in Germany, with clarity from City expected to determine the next step.
Marmoush arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for a fee worth close to £60 million and, for a period, looked capable of carving out an important role. That early promise faded across the second half of the campaign. The 27-year-old started only eight Premier League games last season, and his reduced involvement has placed him firmly in the conversation as the window develops.
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The key detail is straightforward. TEAMtalk reports that “Marmoush and his representatives want clarity from new Man City head coach Enzo Maresca before making any decision over his future.” That will be central to everything that follows. Sources cited in the report add that “The upcoming discussions are expected to be decisive.”
There is no indication of a player forcing an exit at this stage. In fact, the current stance is measured. “If Maresca signals Marmoush will have a prominent role, the Egyptian is open to staying and fighting for his place.” Equally, the alternative has been mapped out clearly: “However, should it become apparent that regular opportunities will again be difficult to come by, his camp are prepared to explore the growing interest from England and abroad.”

Bayern Munich is planning on keeping Harry Kane, but Tottenham Hotspur plans to join Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in pursuit of the English star. Down the road, Saudi Arabia and MLS could also be options:
Bayern Munich remain confident they will tie Harry Kane down to a new long-term contract despite growing interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Tottenham among the sides tracking his situation, TEAMtalk understands.
We understand Bayern have been in discussions with Kane's representatives for several months and, internally, there is little concern over the outcome.Sources close to the German champions insist it is viewed as a matter of "when, not if" Kane signs fresh terms. That confidence has not stopped clubs from monitoring developments, though.
TEAMtalk can reveal intermediaries have been actively sounding out potential options for Kane and making both the player and his representatives aware of the interest, although there is no suggestion those individuals are acting directly on Kane's behalf.
The Saudi Pro League continues to admire the England skipper, but sources indicate Kane has no interest in making that move at this stage of his career. A switch to Major League Soccer is viewed far more favourably, although that is considered a long-term possibility rather than an immediate option.

Tottenham Hotspur have fresh encouragement in the race for Eli Junior Kroupi, with Paris Saint-Germain now advancing on Ferran Torres after accepting their pursuit of the Bournemouth forward is fading. According to TeamTalk, the change in direction in Paris has opened a serious window for Spurs to press on with one of their priority attacking plans.
PSG had seen Kroupi as their standout option while seeking a replacement for Goncalo Ramos, who is edging towards AC Milan. Yet the French champions have now been told the young attacker is unwilling to join if it means taking a secondary role behind "the likes of Ousmane Dembele and the club's established attacking stars". That detail matters, because it speaks directly to what has been driving this situation from the start, regular football and a clear pathway.
With that in mind, PSG have moved quickly. TeamTalk reports that Ferran Torres has "now emerged as PSG's preferred alternative", with the Spain international making strong progress towards a switch from Barcelona. The report adds that Torres has "now agreed personal terms with PSG" and that talks between the clubs are moving forward. For Tottenham, that development could prove pivotal.
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There has already been a strong indication that Tottenham's interest in Kroupi is more than exploratory. The 20-year-old has been identified as one of the club's leading attacking targets, with the current regime continuing a major squad build. What stands out in this latest update is the suggestion that Kroupi finds the prospect of joining Tottenham "hugely appealing". In a market where elite young forwards can often wait on bigger names, that wording feels significant.

Arsenal's midfield search has started to develop a familiar transfer-window rhythm, one premium target at the top of the list, one realistic alternative moving steadily into view. While Bruno Guimaraes remains the name that naturally grabs attention, the growing noise around a Manu Kone transfer feels significant, especially given how many elite clubs are circling.
According to TeamTalk, ******* nal are among the sides to have held talks with intermediaries over a possible move for the Roma midfielder. That matters because this does not read like idle admiration. It reads like groundwork.
The situation around Guimaraes explains plenty. ******* nal may admire the Newcastle captain, and reports suggest personal terms would not be a major obstacle, but the bigger issue is convincing Newcastle to sell after Sandro Tonali's £100 million departure to Tottenham Hotspur. That leaves ******* nal needing flexibility, and Kone looks like the sort of player recruitment departments keep close when the obvious deal becomes complicated.
Roma's position adds another layer. The Italian club are reportedly prepared to sell in order to satisfy UEFA financial regulations, and with Kone viewed as their most valuable ******* et, the asking price of around £50 million places him in an interesting bracket. Expensive, certainly, though still potentially attainable for a club trying to sharpen a ******* le-chasing squad without drifting into panic-buy territory.
What stands out here is that ******* nal are not alone. Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have also been approached. When that calibre of competition gathers around a player, it usually tells its own story.

Rangers linked with midfielders in Austria and Serbia as Hearts hold talks with key player over a contract extension...
Rangers are the furthest down the line of clubs in pursuit of Sturm Graz and Cameroon midfielder Ryan Fosso, 23. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French)
Rangers are ramping up their interest in Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic, 20, as they prepare to cash in on Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin. (TeamTalk)
Cammy Devlin has had positive talks with new Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken as the 28-year-old Australia midfielder weighs up accepting a new contract offer or moving on as a free agent. (Hearts Standard - subscription required)
Prospective signing Camilo Duran, 24, has been pictured training with Celtic in Portugal, with the Qarabag winger expected to complete a move to Martin O'Neill's side soon. (Herald - subscription required)

Friday's transfer rumours feature Liverpool's search for Mohamed Salah's successor and a five-team Premier League chase for one of Norway's World Cup stars.
Brighton have slapped an £80million asking price on Yankuba Minteh, amid interest from Liverpool. Andoni Iraola's side are weighing up an offer for the 21-year-old, as the Reds search for Mohamed Salah's successor. According to TEAMtalk, the Seagulls are using Anthony Gordon's transfer to Barcelona to judge the value of the winger market.
Also in from TEAMtalk is a competitive chase forAntonio Nusa. The 21-year-old has caught the eye during Norway's World Cup campaign and has grown a long list of suitors. ***** nal and Tottenham are among those keen on the €50m-rated Leipzig winger, though Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are all monitoring the situation.
Real Madrid have reportedly rejected interest fromChelsea and Manchester United for Alvaro Carreras. The Spanish side want to keep the left-back in their group, despite Marc Cucurella's arrival from Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano reports that Premier League approaches have been rebuffed.
Manchester United, have, however 'opened contact' withBorussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson. Fresh from 15 ***** ists in the Bundesliga last season, BILD report that the Red Devils are keen to land the Norwegian. Dortmund value Ryerson at €30m.

Matias Soulé could leave Roma.
Although the Giallorossi club made it through June 30 without making any major transfers, the 2003-born player remains on the move.
Gian Piero Gasperini is looking for two starting strikers behind Malen, and in the coming weeks, the Argentine winger could be the prime candidate to leave the capital.
The former Frosinone player, despite a difficult second half of the season due to groin pain, has attracted the attention of several clubs, including Sunderland, where former Roma sporting director Ghisolfi works.
In the end, Soulé could move to the Premier League. According to English portal teamtalk.com, Ghisolfi, who brought the Argentine winger to Roma in 2024, is interested in signing the 2003-born player to strengthen Sunderland's squad.

RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa has attracted interest from five Premier League clubs, according to TEAMtalk.
The English outlet names ******* nal, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace as clubs keeping tabs on the Norway international.
Arsenal are "monitoring the player closely", while Tottenham have "made contact with his representatives", according to the report, which also states that Newcastle have shown concrete interest.
However, Newcastle only recently signed another left winger from the Bundesliga – Bazoumana Touré from TSG Hoffenheim – so it's doubtful they are still keen to pursue a move for Nusa this window.
Outside England, AC Milan, Napoli and Atlético Madrid are also said to be interested in the 21-year-old.

Liverpool are reportedly among numerous clubs to have dispatched scouts to watch a teenage defender who caught the eye at the 2026 World Cup.
FSG have implemented a clear strategy to invest in long-term potential at centre-back, with several young signings in that position over the past year, including Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet for the first team, and the likes of Dara Jikiemi and Mor Talla Ndiaye for the academy.
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The defensive recruitment drive mightn’t have finished, either, judging by a report which has emerged on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Graeme Bailey for TEAMtalk, Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs to have ******* igned scouts to keep a close watch on Lucas Herrington, who plays for Colorado Rapids in MLS and represented Australia at this year’s World Cup.

Tottenham to target Bournemouth's Kroupi, Atletico Madrid a possible home for Salah, Wan-Bissaka a potential White replacement for ****** nal.
Tottenham will test Bournemouth's resolve with an £85m bid for French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, despite the Cherries insistence that the 20-year-old is not for sale. (Talksport)
Atletico Madrid will look to replace Antoine Griezmann with former Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, 33, who is currently at the World Cup with Egypt. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Arsenal have added West Ham and DR Congo right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, to their list of potential replacements for Ben White, should the England international leave this summer. (Teamtalk)
Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for West Ham's Dutch attacker Crysencio Summerville, 24. (Caught Offside)

Tottenham to target Bournemouth's Kroupi, Atletico Madrid a possible home for Salah, Wan-Bissaka a potential White replacement for ***** nal.
Tottenham will test Bournemouth's resolve with an £85m bid for French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, despite the Cherries insistence that the 20-year-old is not for sale. (Talksport)
Atletico Madrid will look to replace Antoine Griezmann with former Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, 33, who is currently at the World Cup with Egypt. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Arsenal have added West Ham and DR Congo right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, to their list of potential replacements for Ben White, should the England international leave this summer. (Teamtalk)
Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for West Ham's Dutch attacker Crysencio Summerville, 24. (Caught Offside)

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It came as no great surprise that Nathan Ake and John Stones departed Manchester City this summer. Ake has completed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce. John Stones’ contract wasn’t renewed and he has departed the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. While their departures were expected, they do leave a void in terms of leadership and experience in Manchester City’s defence. Ruben Dias has also been linked with a summer move away from Manchester City. However, with Ake and Stones both gone, City simply cannot afford to lose their defensive leader.
Nathan Ake and John Stones were the only bit-part players for Manchester City last season. Ake was ever reliable for his team, although he was used as a squad player during the 2025-26 season by Pep Guardiola. Injuries wrecked the 2025-26 campaign for John Stones, which led to him being released. While the pair were predominantly on the periphery of the City squad last season, their experience and leadership were important to Pep Guardiola’s new-look side.
Now that Stones and Ake are both gone, Ruben Dias with his leadership, presence, and experience will play a huge role in Enzo Maresca’s squad. Yes, Dias will face competition for a place in the City starting eleven. Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, and Vitor Reis will all be eager to start. However, Ruben Dias has the intangibles that Manchester City need. When fully fit, Dias remains an elite centre-back. He is also Manchester City’s most experienced defender and his leadership will be huge for his team next season.
Also, with Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake having already left Manchester City, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders will not want to create a leadership void if Ruben Dias did depart. That cannot happen as it may be a blow that will take City too much time to overcome.
Real Madrid were credited with an interest in signing Ruben Dias from Manchester City this summer. However, it now seems like Manchester City’s intention is to keep their defensive leader. Graeme Bailey has reported for TeamTalk that City have rejected enquiries from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea for Ruben Dias. Manchester City’s stance is that the Portuguese international is not for sale. Furthermore, Bailey reports that Dias is viewed as one of the foundations of Enzo Maresca’s squad and no offers for him will be entertained.

Manchester United’s chances of landing their dream midfielder to replace Casemiro are fading fast.
The Red Devils have already been priced out of moves for Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. As things stand, signing Alex Scott might also prove difficult.
This is why INEOS are now exploring the market outside the Premier League, where Aurelien Tchouameni ticks all the boxes.
However, his wages and asking price are a concern for INEOS, with Chelsea’s entry into the race further complicating matters.
Despite this, TEAMtalk have claimed that the 20-time English league champions have kept contact with the Frenchman‘s representatives, hoping for an opportunity to open up.

Rafael Leao could be on the move this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging as a potential destination.
According to English sources relayed by MilanNews via TEAMtalk, Spurs have opened contacts with agent Jorge Mendes and Leao's entourage, and the Portuguese forward is said to be receptive to a switch.
Despite a strong World Cup and some warm words for Ruben Amorim that appeared to soften his earlier exit talk, Leao and Milan look destined to part ways.
In a meeting this week between the Rossoneri's new-look transfer team and the winger's representatives, both parties reportedly confirmed a mutual willingness to move on.
Aware that he is not central to Amorim's plans, Leao has given his opening, the focus now shifting to whether a suitor tables a valid offer.

Manchester City have rejected enquiries from three of Europe’s biggest clubs for Ruben Dias.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea all explored the possibility of signing the defender this summer, TEAMtalk reports.
The message from the Etihad was unequivocal. City consider Dias completely untouchable and have no intention of entertaining offers.
He is viewed as a cornerstone of the club’s new era under Enzo Maresca. ******* nal were also keeping tabs on the situation.
The Gunners, like the others, were left in no doubt that the Portugal international is not for sale at any price. His importance to the squad has only grown.

Neil El Aynaoui is making a name for himself for Morocco during the World Cup in the United States.
The performances of the midfielder, who arrived in Rome last summer, have attracted the attention of several international scouts, particularly from the Premier League.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United and Liverpool have included the 2001-born player among their prospects for the upcoming transfer window.
The two English clubs have reportedly been impressed by the midfielder’s performances, a result of a very convincing campaign thus far.
The interest, however, is not limited to the two English giants. In fact, reports from England indicate that intermediaries have also initiated exploratory discussions with Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Sunderland, and Everton to ******* s the player’s situation.

Which midfielders Manchester United will sign to give Michael Carrick a strong engine room he can rely on next season remains a mystery.
With Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte‘s long-term injury, the Red Devils need at least two, if not three, quality midfield signings.
Ederson has already signed, with all eyes now on who will join the Brazilian international through the door.
In an ideal scenario, it should have been Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes. However, both players have sealed moves to rival clubs. United must now pivot and identify fresh targets.
One name gaining serious traction is AS Roma box-to-box midfielder Neil El Aynaoui. Teamtalk reports that it would come as little surprise to the Old Trafford faithful if the club pursued the Moroccan “workhorse”.