Transfer Buzz: Messi and De Bruyne Linked; Salah Eyes Surprising Move to Madrid
- Cody Gakpo is rumored to be the player behind Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi’s hint about a major summer signing. Spurs would need around £72 million to secure him. (Source: Anfield Watch)
- Manchester United lost out on Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye as Al Hilal are ready to meet his $101 million (£75 million) asking price. (Source: Football Insider)
- Tottenham have faced a higher price tag of $87.5 million (£65 million) from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, after previously considering offers up to $74 million (£55 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
- Manchester City might make a bold $94.2 million (£70 million) offer for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, aiming to reunite him with former coach Enzo Maresca. (Source: The Sun)
- Arsenal showed interest in signing Brazilian João Pedro for over $115.1 million (£85.6 million, €100 million), but he appears set to renew his contract at Chelsea. (Source: ge globo)
- Bruno Guimarães is close to joining Arsenal for $92.1 million (£68.4 million, €80 million), described as a "done deal." (Source: Pedro Almeida)
- Juventus may add another striker despite signing Randal Kolo Muani, targeting Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Liverpool continue talks with Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola on a high-value transfer, with new discussions expected soon. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
- Chelsea and Tottenham are competing for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, valued at $56.5 million (£42 million), while Newcastle could also bid. (Source: The Sun)
- Tottenham captain Cristian Romero prefers a move to Barcelona despite interest from Roma, Inter, AC Milan, Marseille, and Beşiktaş. (Source: El Nacional)
La Liga Updates
- Atlético Madrid have offered Mohamed Salah a two-year deal with an option for a third year, surprising many after reports linked him to Trabzonspor in Turkey. (Source: Fichajes)
- Yan Diomande saw Real Madrid’s attempt to sign him from RB Leipzig stall due to disagreements on add-ons, with Liverpool and PSG stepping back from negotiations. (Source: TEAMtalk)
- Complications around Diomande's transfer include disputes between his current and former agencies. (Source: AS)
- Real Madrid capped their offer for Rodri at $80.6 million (£59.9 million, €70 million), having initially offered $57.6 million (£42.8 million, €50 million). (Source: Tiempo de Juego)
- PSG are renewing talks with Barcelona striker Ferran Torres, who is said to have control over his future decisions. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
- Any club wanting to sign world champion Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club must pay $92.1 million (€80 million). Barcelona has been warned off pursuing him further this summer. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
MLS Transfer Rumors
- Kevin De Bruyne, now at Napoli and once a Manchester City star, is reportedly on the radar of Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi plays. How the MLS Cup holders would fund this move remains unclear; San Diego FC and Chicago Fire seem more advanced in talks. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
- Romelu Lukaku looks set to leave Napoli following a public dispute about his World Cup injury recovery. Valued between $11.5 and $13.8 million (€10–12 million), he’s linked with MLS club Atlanta United. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Atlanta United might need a replacement after selling Designated Player Emmanuel Latte Lath to Union Berlin for $22 million. (Source: Tom Bogert)
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