Manchester United and Arsenal receive a major Viktor Gyökeres boost, while Real Madrid consider offering Antonio Rüdiger a new long-term contract. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TOP STORIES
– De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of season
– 2014 World Cup winner Mats Hummels to retire
– Ancelotti: Olmo clearance doesn’t mar LaLiga
TRENDING RUMORS
– Sporting CP are willing to sanction Viktor Gyökeres‘ exit this summer for the right fee amid strong interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, reports The Sun. The Portuguese giants could accept a bid in the region of £55 million to £70 million as a show of gratitude to the forward, who chose to stay put in January. This is significantly lower than Gyökeres’ reported release clause, which is around £85m. United and Arsenal are considered the “lead contenders” to sign the Sweden international, who has also been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks.
– Real Madrid are “very open” to extending defender Antonio Rüdiger‘s contract beyond next summer, Sky Germany reports. While the veteran center-back is attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, his priority is to remain in the Spanish capital for another few years at least. A new deal could run until the summer of 2028, by which time Rüdiger would be 35 years old. As per Sky Germany, he feels “happy and comfortable” at Real Madrid, whom he joined in June 2022 on a free transfer from Chelsea.
– Newcastle United and several clubs from the Bundesliga are keeping tabs on Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott, Football Insider has reported. The 21-year-old has found game time hard to come by at Anfield this season and has been linked with a move away in the summer. However, one complication for any future deal could be his valuation, which is thought to be between £40m and £50m. As things stand, Newcastle are “unlikely” to bid that high given their Profitability and Sustainability Rules restrictions.
– Celtic are lining up a move for Royal Antwerp forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha this summer, TeamTalk reports. The 23-year-old is open to leaving his native Belgium, having struggled this season with injuries and form. With just over a year left on his current deal, Balikwisha could be available for a “cut-price fee” of £4m. Since joining Antwerp in 2021 from Standard Liège, he has scored 19 times in 98 league games.
– Queens Park Rangers have submitted an offer for Macarthur FC right-back Kealey Adamson, reports Sky Sports. A host of English League Championship clubs are keen on signing the Australia under-23 international, who has five goal contributions in 23 A-League matches this season. QPR have already agreed a deal to sign Adamson’s compatriot Jaylan Pearman, from Perth Glory later this year.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Arsenal are set to move on from their long-term interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with the current Carabao Cup champions reportedly ready to hand the 25-year-old Sweden international a new deal. (Chronicle)
– Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly not in a rush to leave the defending Bundesliga champions anytime soon, with continued links to become the successor of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. (Relevo)
– Lyon’s Rayan Cherki could be transferred for as little as £25m, with links to Manchester United and Tottenham growing for the 21-year-old Frenchman. (GiveMeSport)
– Chelsea have no intention of letting midfielder Enzo Fernández depart in the summer, with the Blues hierarchy viewing the Argentina international as an “important part of their plans.” (Fabrizio Romano)
