João Félix‘s future at AC Milan is thrown into fresh doubt, while Liverpool add VfL Wolfsburg youngster Konstantinos Koulierakis to their center-back shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– AC Milan have decided against trying to sign João Félix on a permanent transfer this summer, leaving the Chelsea forward in limbo, Calciomercato reports. The 25-year-old is yet to score in Serie A since joining Milan on loan in January, and all the indications point to the player returning to West London at the end of the season. The Italian club do have the option to sign Félix for around €41-€45 million this summer. However, turmoil off the pitch looks to have halted their transfer activity for the time being.
– Liverpool have lined up young Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis as a possible alternative to Nico Schlotterbeck, reports BILD. With the Reds reportedly planning on recruiting a center-back this summer, several high-profile names have been thrown into the mix of late. Koulierakis, 21, bucks that trend, having enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Bundesliga this season. According to BILD, the Greece international could be available for as little as €15m — a significantly lower fee than what Liverpool would likely have to pay for Borussia Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck.
– Several MLS clubs are interested in signing Timo Werner after Tottenham Hotspur decided not to exercise their purchase option, TeamTalk reports. The Germany international is set to return to parent club RB Leipzig this summer, where his future remains up in the air. The New York Red Bulls are especially keen on signing Werner, whose contract expires in the summer of 2026. As per TeamTalk, the 29-year-old would be interested in moving to MLS later this year, as he bids to rejuvenate his career following a disappointing loan spell in North London.
– Everton are eyeing a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff, reports TalkSPORT. The 27-year-old is said to be “open” to the idea of leaving Tyneside in the summer, having struggled for consistent game time this season under manager Eddie Howe. Everton boss David Moyes is a big admirer of Longstaff, whose contract expires in June 2026. The Newcastle academy graduate has played 21 times in the Premier League this campaign.
– Empoli centre-back Luca Marianucci is set to join Napoli after reaching a verbal agreement with the Serie A giants, Fabrizio Romano has reported. While both clubs still need to sign documents to officially seal the €10m transfer, everything on the player’s side is nearing completion. The 20-year-old, who has played 14 times in all competitions this season, is now set to pen a five-year contract with Napoli.
EXPERT TAKE
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Hutchison: Liverpool fans crying out for information on star’s contracts
Don Hutchison believes the Liverpool board need to communicate more with fans around the contract situation with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
OTHER RUMORS
– Real Madrid are eyeing a summer move for 24-year-old Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández, who would be open to joining the Spanish giants. (TEAMTalk)
– Arsenal are chasing a deal to sign Newcastle’s 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães this summer. (The Sun)
– William Saliba has no intention of leaving Arsenal despite Real Madrid being ready to pay a world-record fee for the 23-year-old French defender. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Real Madrid are also interested in signing Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Dutch-born centre-back Dean Huijsen. (AS)
