With the summer transfer period officially open, the rumor mill is in overdrive throughout world football. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz until the end of the window.
June 25
Man United in Zirkzee talks: Manchester United are expected to trigger the €40-million release clause in Joshua Zirkzee’s Bologna contract. The Dutch forward, 23, has several suitors across Europe. (Sky Sports)
New deal for ETH: Manchester United are also working to extend Erik ten Hag’s contract. The club is hopeful that new terms will be agreed upon and finalized prior to next month’s summer tour of the United States. (ESPN)
Checking up on Neto: Arsenal want to sign Wolves winger Pedro Neto, but the Gunners would first like to carry out a full medical assessment given the Portuguese international’s injury history. (Football Transfers)
Spurs enter the race: After Chelsea initiated talks with the representative of Canadian forward Jonathan David, Tottenham have now done the same. The Lille striker is likely to move this summer. (Football Insider)
Napoli’s price for Osimhen: Napoli will only consider offers in the region of €100 million for star striker Victor Osimhen, who remains one of the most coveted forwards on the market. (Calciomercato)
Replacing Olise: With Michael Olise on the verge of joining Bayern Munich, Crystal Palace have shortlisted Club Brugge’s Norwegian teenager Antonio Nusa as one of the primary options to replace him. (Fabrizio Romano)
June 24
Bayern want Bernardo: Bayern Munich are interested in signing Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese international, 29, has two years left on his contract and a £50-million buyout clause. (Daily Star)
Minding the wage structure: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on adding Nico Williams, but the Athletic Bilbao winger’s potential arrival could upset some of the squad’s senior players due to his wage demands. (Express)
RVN teaming up with ETH: Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is in talks to return to the club as a member of compatriot Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff. (Fabrizio Romano)
Joselu headed to Qatar: Joselu has decided to leave Spain and join Qatari club Al-Gharafa. Carlo Ancelotti wanted to keep the veteran striker, who spent last season on loan at Real Madrid from Espanyol. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lyon signing Almada – sort of: Eagle Football Holdings, which owns multiple clubs, is working to acquire Atlanta star Thiago Almada for around $20 million. He would first join Botafogo and eventually move to Lyon. (Fabrizio Romano)
June 23
Chelsea hone in on Williams: After missing out on Bayern Munich-bound Michael Olise, Chelsea will shift their focus and push for Nico Williams, one of Spain’s standout stars at Euro 2024. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Inter Miami’s next big splash: Inter Miami are keen on adding French defender Raphael Varane. The World Cup winner, 31, announced last month that he’s leaving Manchester United as a free agent. (Mirror)
Kimmich no longer untouchable: Joshua Kimmich is unlikely to extend his Bayern Munich contract beyond 2025. As a result, the German club is open to selling him and securing a transfer fee this summer. (Sky Sport Germany)
BVB close to landing Gross: Borussia Dortmund are nearing a verbal agreement on personal terms with Pascal Gross. Brighton are expected to ask for around €10 million for the German international. (Florian Plettenberg)
Newcastle want Calvert-Lewin: Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is close to joining Newcastle this summer. The striker, 27, has just one year remaining on his contract with the Merseyside outfit. (The Guardian)
Spurs fight to keep Romero: Amid interest from Real Madrid, Tottenham have made it clear they have no intention of selling Cristian Romero. Only an “astronomical” bid would make them reconsider their stance. (Football Insider)
June 22
Details of Estevao deal: Brazilian teen Estevao Willian is joining Chelsea next year. The Blues will pay €34 million up-front, and could pay an additional €27-million in various add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nacho picks Saudi side: Spanish defender Nacho is set to sign a two-year contract with Al-Qadsiah. A free agent after his Real Madrid contract expired, Nacho had previously been in talks with Al-Ittihad. (Fabrizio Romano)
AWB going to Turkey: Manchester United are nearing an agreement to sell right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Galatasaray. He’s expected to sign a four-year contract. (beIN Sports Turkey)
Another Thuram in Italy?: Khephren Thuram, brother of Inter forward Marcus, is the focus of talks between Nice and Juventus. The latter could offer around €18 million for the midfielder. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
La Masia’s next gem: Chelsea and Bayern Munich are considering a move for Barcelona striker Marc Guiu. Barca are trying to extend the 18-year-old’s contract. His current deal has a €6-million release clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
June 21
Arne wants Arda: New Liverpool boss Arne Slot is keen on signing Arda Guler from Real Madrid. Real Sociedad have also been linked with a loan move for the Turkish midfielder, 19. (TEAMTalk)
Bayern after Calhanoglu: Bayern Munich will attempt to revamp Vincent Kompany’s squad by pursuing Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu. Signing the Turkish playmaker, who’s under contract until 2027, could prove costly. (Bild)
Man Utd might bail on Branthwaite: Manchester United are prepared to abandon their pursuit of defender Jarrad Branthwaite if Everton don’t budge from their £70-million asking price for the 21-year-old. (ESPN)
Fulham renew Chabolah interest: Fulham will revive efforts to sign Chelsea center-back Trevoh Chalobah this summer. The Blues are expected to demand at least £45 million for the 24-year-old. (Independent)
Wolves reject Kilman bid: Napoli have failed with their initial offer to sign Max Kilman from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Italian side bid £30 million for the defender, who Wolves value closer to £45 million. (The Telegraph)
Blues turn to Hernandez: The Blues are eager to sign upgrades at full-back and are eyeing AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez. Chelsea could let Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella leave this summer. (HITC)
June 20
Man Utd watching David: Lille’s Jonathan David has attracted plenty of interest abroad. Along with Spurs, West Ham, and Villa, the striker is also on Manchester United’s shortlist as the club seeks attacking support. (inews)
Milan set for busy summer: AC Milan could look to bolster their attack by signing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee this summer. The club’s also been linked with Memphis Depay and Eremedin Demirovic (Mirror)
Greenwood wanted in Italy: Juventus, Lazio, and Napoli will compete to sign Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood this summer. Teams in Germany, Portugal, and Spain are also interested in the striker (Independent)
Arsenal get creative: Arsenal hope a player-plus-cash deal will convince Newcastle to sell Bruno Guimaraes. The Gunners are eager to complete a deal for less than the £100-million clause in his contract. (Football Transfer)
Nico dreams of Barca: Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, 21, has his heart set on a transfer to Barcelona despite holding talks with Aston Villa, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle. (HITC)
June 19
Chelsea’s wish list grows: In the market for a new striker, Chelsea have shortlisted Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion. They’ve shown a willingness to pay €40 million for the 20-year-old. (ESPN)
Speaking of Olise …: Liverpool have joined the race to sign the winger. However, there are concerns over playing time on Merseyside, which could give Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle an edge. (Football Transfers)
Mudryk exit looming?: A possible overhaul at Chelsea could see €70-million signing Mykhailo Mudryk leave. After ditching the Ukrainian, the Blues would shift their focus to Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise. (Football Insider)
Onana to leave Everton: Amadou Onana’s days at Goodison Park could be over. Arsenal are interested in the 22-year-old defensive midfielder, with Everton expected to demand a fee worth £50 million. (Daily Mail)
Inter could use Cash: Matty Cash has attracted interest from Italy. The Aston Villa full-back, who’s plays for Poland, is a possible target for Italian champions Inter Milan this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
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