The Saudi Pro League is aiming to recruit Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, while Arsenal and Chelsea are in discussions regarding a possible acquisition of Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. Stay tuned for the latest in transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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– The Saudi Pro League (SPL) aims to target Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior for this summer, according to The Daily Telegraph. TalkSPORT reports plans to acquire 50 “peak-age foreign players” alongside several experienced ones as well. This initiative includes Salah, Vinicius Jr., Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, and Manchester United midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Al Ittihad might undergo significant changes, with stars like N’Golo Kanté, Fabinho, and Karim Benzema potentially departing.
– Arsenal and Chelsea are discussing a potential deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, as per TEAMtalk. The 25-year-old is becoming increasingly discontent with his situation at the Metropolitano Stadium. though Alvarez prefers a move to Barcelona, their financial constraints complicate matters. Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in the Argentina international, while a Premier League transfer would likely only be considered for a London club.
– Chelsea is contemplating a loan move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz for the remainder of the season, says The Athletic. The 27-year-old, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, is not a regular starter but is seen as a valuable asset to enhance Chelsea’s midfield. His loan includes a conditional obligation for permanent transfer based on a set number of appearances and a €30 million option if that threshold isn’t met.
– After Manchester United announced that Casemiro will depart Old Trafford when his contract runs out this summer, The Daily Mail reports LA Galaxy is keen on signing the midfielder. The 33-year-old has garnered interest from the Saudi Pro League, Brazilian Serie A, and MLS, though his preference remains in Brazil, according to ESPN Brasil. Sources also informed ESPN that Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba are being considered as possible replacements.
– Liverpool is eyeing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as an option for the summer transfer window if he becomes available, according to The Daily Mail. The 21-year-old may be the next key departure for the Eagles, following captain Marc Guéhi‘s £20 million transfer to Manchester City and reports that star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta intends to leave. yet, Liverpool will face competition from Real Madrid, Man United, and several other elite clubs for Wharton, and will need to meet a valuation of about £80 million.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Arsenal is monitoring Corinthians defender Iago Machado, who is just 16 years old. (Globo)
– A decision on Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is expected soon, with Roma still interested in securing the 24-year-old on loan. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Internazionale views Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an ideal replacement for Yann Sommer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Fenerbahce has approved Juventus to sign Youssef En-Nesyri on loan with an option for a permanent deal worth €25 million plus bonuses; Juventus is now in advanced negotiations with the striker. (Nicolo Schira)
– Juventus remains interested in Jean-Philippe Mateta but has informed Crystal Palace they won’t exceed €33 million for the striker. The offer is for a loan with an obligation to make it permanent if they qualify for the Champions League. (Nicolo Schira)
– PSV Eindhoven is hesitant to allow winger Ivan Perisic to join Internazionale, though the Nerazzurri‘s chances could improve if PSV fails to make the Champions League playoffs. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Roma has proposed a loan deal for Al Shabab winger Yannick Carrasco with an option to make it permanent. The 32-year-old wishes to return to Europe, but his wages may pose a challenge. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Bayer Leverkusen is looking for a replacement for goalkeeper Mark Flekken, considering Manchester City’s James Trafford and Stefan Ortega, as well as Chelsea’s Filip Jorgensen. (Kicker)
– Crvena Zvezda midfielder Vasilije Kostov, 17, is under observation from Arsenal, alongside interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. (Mirror)
– Barcelona has secured a deal for 18-year-old Al Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim, with the agreement structured as a loan with an option to sign for up to €3m, potentially rising to €5m based on performance-related bonuses. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Juventus sees Sevilla left back Juanlu Sanchez as a backup for Pierre Kalulu if the club agrees to a loan deal with an option for permanence. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Toulouse has rejected Wolfsburg’s increased bid of €23 million for defender Charlie Cresswell, as they seek over €30 million. (Athletic)
– Roma, Nice, and Marseille have inquired about the availability of Chelsea full back Genesis Antwi, who is 18 years old. (TEAMtalk)
– Nottingham Forest has finalized a loan agreement with Napoli for 6-foot-7 striker Lorenzo Lucca, which includes an option to make the deal permanent for approximately €40m. (Athletic)
– Cruzeiro winger Kaua Prates, 17, has come to a preliminary agreement with Borussia Dortmund. (Nicolo Schira)
