Chelsea are looking for a goalkeeper and a forward; Man Utd move away from Osimhen

Transfer Market: Rumors and Key Movements in European Football

The summer transfer market has opened its doors in Europe, fueled by the Club World Cup. Teams are looking to strengthen their squads and at Alofoke Deportes we bring you the latest news and hottest rumors.

Every week, until September, we’ll keep you updated with the most relevant news about transfers and important movements. Don’t miss any detail!

Chelsea is looking for a goalkeeper and a forward

Chelsea is in search of a new goalkeeper. Although it wasn’t a priority, Mike Maignan, Milan’s goalkeeper, desire to join the London club has opened an opportunity. Despite the public confidence in Robert Sánchez, an improvement is considered necessary to compete in the Premier League.

Maignan, 30, doesn’t fit the profile of players Chelsea usually signs under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital era. However, his experience in the Champions League and his potentially reasonable price make him attractive. Negotiations between both clubs are ongoing, with Milan expecting up to 30 million euros. Maignan’s contract ends in a year, which could favor Chelsea in the negotiations.

Furthermore, despite the recent addition of Liam Delap, Chelsea would be interested in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 22-year-old player had an outstanding season with 22 goals and 12 assists. Frankfurt, who finished third in the Bundesliga and qualified for the Champions League, are demanding 80 million euros for Ekitike, a figure that Chelsea is not willing to pay for now, while Liverpool is also following the situation. Ekitike, for his part, prioritizes joining a Premier League club.

Manchester United in search of offensive reinforcements

Manchester United targets Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, although valuations from both clubs have yet to align. Mbeumo’s desire to play at Old Trafford could facilitate the transfer. United, who paid £62.5 million for Matheus Cunha, will seek a similar fee for Mbeumo.

Despite Delap’s recent arrival at Chelsea, United needs a center forward. Although Mbeumo and Cunha can play in that position, they are not considered the definitive solution. United will not try to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, due to his profile and high price.

PSG seeks to reinforce its defense

PSG’s priority is to sign a right-footed central defender. Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth is the main target. Coach Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos value the 22-year-old Ukrainian player for his ability in duels and his speed. A possible transfer of 50 million euros is being discussed.

PSG was also interested in Franco Mastantuono, but the 17-year-old will join Real Madrid.

Real Madrid: Reinforcements and the Search for a Forward

Real Madrid is reacting to a season with signings like Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono. The club is looking for an experienced center forward. The model to follow is Joselu, who scored 10 important goals last season. Coach Xabi Alonso is looking for a suitable substitute who can contribute from the bench at a reasonable price.

Frenkie de Jong and his future at Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona is uncertain. Despite having only 12 months remaining on his contract, the club could take advantage of the situation to renegotiate his salary. Coach Hansi Flick is a fan of the player and the Dutch international wants to stay, so the agreement could depend on his agent.

Arsenal and the interest in Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal is confident of closing a 60 million euro deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The transfer is expected to be finalized after the Nations League final. The club wants Thomas Partey to stay, but the salary is an issue, so a deal is needed to reduce his salary.

Guardiola on City’s signings: Pep Guardiola discussed the challenges Manchester City faces this summer and his hopes in the transfer market.

Manchester City: Signings and Priorities

Pep Guardiola stated that the new signings will bring fresh energy to the team. City has already agreed on a transfer of 55 million euros for Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan and is close to signing Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves for 40 million euros. They are also interested in Morgan Gibbs-White. City is looking to close the largest number of signings before the start of the Club World Cup on June 15th. The club is also negotiating for Rayan Cherki from Lyon, following his outstanding performance against Spain. City rejected the first offer of 23 million euros, but Guardiola sees the 21-year-old player as a priority.

Who could sign Jack Grealish?: Gab & Juls debate Jack Grealish’s future after reports that he was not included in the Manchester City squad for the Club World Cup.

Other notable market movements

• Saudi Arabia’s interest in Son Heung-min remains, but nothing is imminent.
• Ansu Fati could finalize his transfer to Ligue 1, after some issues with the purchase option.
• Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, has work to do in goal, with four goalkeepers at the club.
• Galatasaray awaits interest in Gabriel Sara and Baris Alper Yilmaz.
• Bournemouth is looking for replacements for Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi, with Nathan Zeze on their list.
• Brian Rodríguez could return to MLS.
• Botafogo is looking for reinforcements for their attack, with Joaquín Correa, Arthur Cabral, and Luka Jovic on their radar.