As the summer transfer window heats up, top clubs across Europe are making bold moves to strengthen their squads.
Below is a roundup of the latest transfer speculation and developments:
Real Madrid Plot Free Move for Konate
Real Madrid are targeting Liverpool’s French defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, on a free transfer next summer when his contract expires. (Marca)
Arsenal in Striker Dilemma
Arsenal are pushing to sign one of two strikers: Viktor Gyokeres (27, Sporting) or Benjamin Sesko (22, RB Leipzig). However, due to concerns over Gyokeres’ price tag, the Gunners may shift focus to Sesko or Ollie Watkins (29, Aston Villa). (Mirror; Record)
Manchester United’s Forward Situation
Inter Milan have identified Rasmus Hojlund, 22, as a top transfer target. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Despite this, United plan to keep Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
United also made weekend contact with the camp of Hugo Ekitike, 22, currently with Eintracht Frankfurt. (Bild)
Garnacho Linked with Premier League Rivals
A potential shake-up at Old Trafford could see Alejandro Garnacho, 20, leave, with Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham monitoring the winger closely after he was reportedly told to find a new club. (Mail)
Saudi Offer for Osimhen
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have submitted an improved offer for Victor Osimhen, 26, proposing a stunning £42.6m annual salary to lure the Napoli and Manchester United target. (Goal)
AC Milan Want Zinchenko
AC Milan have opened negotiations with Arsenal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28, as they seek defensive reinforcements. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
Interest in Patrik Schick Grows
Several Premier League and Serie A clubs have enquired about Patrik Schick, 29, of Bayer Leverkusen. (Sky Germany via Florian Plettenberg)
PSG Close to Signing Zabarnyi
Paris Saint-Germain have agreed personal terms with Illia Zabarnyi, 22, of Bournemouth, and are now discussing a transfer fee with the Premier League club. (Fabrizio Romano)
Galatasaray Eye Ter Stegen
In a surprising move, Galatasaray have submitted an offer for Barcelona’s veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33. (Sport)
Porto Target Southampton Teen
Porto are looking to acquire Tyler Dibling, 19, from Southampton, as the Portuguese side aim to invest in English talent. (Record)
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