Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Vinícius Júnior this summer
Manchester City is waiting in the wings Vinicius Junior will be available this summer. Plus, big clubs are lining up for Paris Saint-Germain Bradley Barcola.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester City interested in Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junioraccording to TEAMtalk. Madrid have reportedly informed the 25-year-old that they will look to move him away if he does not sign a new contract by the summer, and the Premier League side are now monitoring his situation closely. It is believed that Vinícius Jr. is not close to reaching an agreement to stay at the Bernabéu, with many issues remaining unresolved in recent negotiations.
– Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is on the radar of Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal. Sky Germany reports that talks have already begun with the 23-year-old’s representatives, and it is believed that PSG could be willing to let him leave if their assessment is met. Barca are reportedly keen to sign a striker who excels at attacking defenders directly, while the Reds could view Barcola as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salaheven if his best performances this season have been on the opposite side.
– Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in the Sporting CP winger Maxi Araújoaccording to Diario AS. Scouts have reportedly been eyeing the 26-year-old in recent weeks following his impressive performance against Arsenal in the Champions League, and it is believed interest could increase if he shines for Uruguay at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. A clause in his contract allows him to be signed for €80 million, but the Liga Portugal side could be willing to accept an offer worth €50 million.
– Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea love Werder Bremen central defender Karim Coulibaly. Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Schira claims several clubs have monitored the 18-year-old this season, with several standout performances in 23 starts for Bremen in the Bundesliga. Coulibaly made his Germany Under-21 debut in a 3-0 win over Northern Ireland in European Championship qualifying in March, and he remains under contract at the Weserstadion until the summer of 2029.
– Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic prioritizes a transfer to Bayern Munich or Barça, according to Diario Sport. The 26-year-old’s representatives have reportedly informed both clubs of his willingness to join them this summer, and he is willing to accept a back-up role to improve his chances of securing a deal. Barca should wait and see if they advance Robert Lewandowski remains at the club beyond this summer before exploring the possibility of recruiting another striker.
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– Aurélien Tchouameni is on the radar of Premier League clubs. (Nicolo Schira)
– Manchester United have ruled out making a move for the Chelsea winger Cole Palmer in summer. (Daily Mirror)
– Liverpool prepare to begin negotiations to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. (Nicolo Schira)
– Barcelona remains interested in Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. (Marca)
– Juventus should make an effort for the Atalanta midfielder Ederson. He has previously been linked with Manchester United. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Bayern Munich have started talks with Newcastle over the transfer of the winger Anthony Gordon. (Daily Mail)
– Manchester United and Barcelona have cooled their interest in the AC Milan winger Raphael Leão. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Manchester City are in talks with the defender Josko Gvardiol and attacking midfielder Phil Foden regarding new contracts. (Aerial sports)
– AC Milan signed Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth to their shortlist. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Atletico Madrid interested in Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley. (Aerial sports)
– Tottenham Hotspur keen to sign Bayern Munich midfielder on loan João Palhinha permanently. (Daily Mail)
– Bayer Leverkusen keeping tabs on Burnley defender Maxime Estève. (Aerial sports)
– Marseille decided not to activate the permanent option clause to recruit a defender on loan Benjamin Pavard of Inter Milan. (Nicolo Schira)
