In the world of soccer, transfer rumors and potential signings are always the order of the day. Alofoke Deportes brings you the latest news on the transfer market, with fresh information and detailed analysis.
Arsenal interested in Lee Kang-In
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Lee Kang-In. Meanwhile, Wolves are looking to retain Rayan Aït Nouri, amid interest from Manchester City and Liverpool.
Headlines of the week:
- Mbeumo could leave Brentford, according to Nørgaard.
- Garnacho feels “happy” at United despite rumors.
- The CBF will announce Brazil’s coach no later than next week.
Transfer Rumors:
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lee Kang-In is the latest player linked with Arsenal. The 24-year-old, who will face the Gunners in the Champions League semi-finals, is a fringe player at PSG and could be available for around 20 million euros. The South Korean international would be willing to leave due to his lack of playing time, and Arsenal’s new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is a big admirer, having previously tried to sign the Mallorca star in 2023 while at Atletico Madrid.
Wolves are preparing to offer Rayan Aït-Nouri a new contract to fend off interest from Liverpool and Manchester City. The transfer of the Algerian defender is valued at £50 million and could be subject to several offers if a new agreement is not reached; his contract expires in June 2026. Both Liverpool and Man City have been closely monitoring Aït-Nouri. The 23-year-old has played 34 Premier League games this season, with seven assists.
Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah. The German international is on the verge of becoming a free agent this summer and has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona. However, the proposed transfer has stalled in recent weeks, which could open the door to a move to the Premier League. Alongside the Magpies, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the 29-year-old.
Fiorentina forward Moise Kean is attracting attention from Manchester United. United are expected to look for a new striker this summer, following the struggles of Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee. As such, Kean has emerged as a possible option, although Bayern Munich are also closely monitoring the Italian international, who has a release clause of 50 million euros.
Several Saudi Pro League clubs are considering an approach for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad this summer after enduring a tough domestic campaign, in which he scored just one Premier League goal. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Napoli goal machine Victor Osimhen are also targets for the SPL ahead of the summer months.
Expert Analysis:
Lee Kang-In has long been considered a great talent. His sensational performances at the 2019 U-20 World Cup, which earned him the FIFA Golden Ball, alerted the world to his potential.
Sam Tighe, ESPN
Tighe highlights Lee’s versatility, which could be an asset for Arsenal, especially if Bukayo Saka is unavailable. In addition, he emphasizes his ability to take set pieces and his left-footed skill, similar to Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard.
Other rumors:
- Benjamin Sesko’s contract termination clause with RB Leipzig is now €80 million.
- Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is wanted by AC Milan and Napoli.
- Real Betis will need to be creative to keep Antony beyond the summer.
- Aston Villa will do “everything possible” to keep Morgan Rogers.
- Real Madrid’s third-choice goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez could leave.
- Barcelona could replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen with Joan Garcia from Espanyol.
- Borussia Dortmund will sign Daniel Svensson permanently.
- Augsburg midfielder Juan Cabrera is close to joining Greuther Fürth.
- Darwin Núñez could leave Liverpool for around £35 million.
- Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, and Crystal Palace are closely monitoring Jobe Bellingham’s situation at Sunderland.
- Galatasaray are trying to repatriate Sacha Boey.
- Manchester United have been looking at Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
- Real Madrid are not considering signing Martín Zubimendi.
- Liverpool could let Kostas Tsimikas leave.
- Bournemouth have included Nathan Zézé as a replacement for Dean Huijsen.
- Pep Guardiola could try to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- Birmingham City are interested in Kwame Poku.
- Genoa could let Morten Frendrup leave.
