Real Madrid have discussed a move for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, while Napoli are interested in Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid have discussed the possibility of signing Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, reports TEAMtalk, although there hasn’t yet been a concrete approach for the 22-year-old. Elsewhere, Ekrem Konur reports that Manchester United have renewed their interest in Branthwaite following a dip in the form of Harry Maguire, while there could be competition from Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
– Napoli want to sign Rasmus Højlund but would only be willing to pay a fraction of the £72 million Manchester United invested in the striker, reports talkSPORT. The Red Devils hold an interest in Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan from Napoli to Galatasaray, but a swap deal involving the two strikers would be complicated.
– AC Milan and Christian Pulisic are on the verge of agreeing a new deal that would see the striker stay at San Siro up to 2029, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Pulisic is a key player for the Rossoneri and has scored 12 goals and set up nine more in 32 appearances this season. The United States international is contracted to the club until 2027. Negotiations have advanced in recent months and the deal is being finalised, with Pulisic set to sign until June 2028, with an option to extended his contract for a further season. The new and improved deal will see Pulisic receive around €5m a season.
– Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior hasn’t decided on his future amid major interest from the Saudi Pro League, reports Relevo, which adds that talk about the 24-year-old’s situation has made it into Los Blancos‘ changing room. Even so, the main talks at the moment are between Real Madrid and Vinícius as they discuss a possible renewal of his current contract running until 2027.
– Head coach Enzo Maresca will speak to attacking midfielder Cole Palmer and see whether he will be happy to stay at Chelsea if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, reports The Times. This comes after growing concerns about the 22-year-old’s frustrations, although they will have been eased slightly after Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Southampton took the Blues up to fourth in the Premier League.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Manchester City are considering Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento and Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso as long-term replacements for right-back Kyle Walker. (Daily Telegraph)
– Casemiro looks increasingly likely to see out his £350,000-a-week contract at Manchester United, which runs until the end of next season, because the club are yet to receive any firm offers for the midfielder. (TEAMtalk)
– Atlético Madrid are interested in signing Manchester City’s Mateo Kovačić if they can sign the midfielder for less than€30m. (Caught Offside)
– Newcastle United will listen to offers for Nick Pope due to concerns about the goalkeeper’s performances since his return from injury, with the Premier League club interested in Burnley’s James Trafford — who is on a remarkable clean-sheet streak for the promotion-chasing Clarets. (Football Insider)
– Aston Villa will reveal Arsenal and Chelsea this summer to sign Spain international striker Samu Omorodion, who has scored 19 goals for Porto so far this season. (Caught Offside)
– Southampton winger Tyler Dibling is certain to leave St Mary’s in the summer if Saints are relegated, with plenty of Premier League clubs eyeing the 19-year-old. (Football Insider)