Manchester United has been reported by Fichajes to compete with Arsenal for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer.
The England international has long been a target for the Gunners and is anticipated to be available for approximately £40 million ($53.9 million).
Due to recent developments regarding their alternative target, Victor Osimhen, both United and Arsenal have been compelled to concentrate on Watkins.
Al Hilal has made a staggering €160 million (£137 million, $184.2 million) offer for Napoli’s striker, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. Additionally, Liverpool and Chelsea have also been associated with the highly sought-after center forward.
In their ongoing quest for another forward, L’Équipe asserts that Manchester United has “made inquiries” regarding a deal for Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea is also looking to explore options within the Premier League.
The Blues have been linked to a potential move for Nottingham Forest’s defensive standout Murillo, who is valued at around £68 million ($92.2 million), according to CaughtOffside.
Newcastle United has emerged as unexpected contenders to acquire Manchester United’s talented forward Marcus Rashford, as claimed by Football Insider.
Nat Phillips, the English center back who gained a cult following at Liverpool due to his unexpected rise during the COVID lockdown, is set to join West Bromwich Albion on a permanent transfer, according to The Athletic.
Less than six months after facilitating his arrival, Pep Guardiola is reportedly ready to offload Manchester City midfielder Nico González, as stated by Fichajes.
Thomas Frank is anticipated to urge his new employers at Tottenham Hotspur to sign relegated Southampton fullback Kyle Walker-Peters this summer, according to CaughtOffside.
Spurs are likely to encounter competition from Crystal Palace, Newcastle, and West Ham United.
Multiple areas within the Barcelona dressing room are experiencing a sense of “unrest” due to Lamine Yamal’s impact on the club’s transfer strategy, as reported by El Nacional.
Following his significant involvement in the transfer of Nico Williams, some of Yamal’s teammates believe that the young player has “overstepped boundaries” by bringing in his friends.
Xabi Alonso has reportedly changed his stance, according to Fichajes.
The Real Madrid manager is believed to have abandoned his requirements for a traditional No. 9 following the rise of Gonzalo GarcÃa during this summer’s Club World Cup.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich have both seen their bids for Barcelona midfielder FermÃn López rejected this summer, as stated by El Nacional. The club’s academy product is determined that his future lies in Catalonia, although Hansi Flick does not view him as a first-choice player.
Barcelona is open to considering offers for center back Ronald Araújo, as suggested by Fichajes. A known target for Manchester United, Araújo is anticipated to be available for €60 million ($69.1 million).