Sports Illustrated summarizes the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.
Premier League
Joshua Zirkzee could depart Manchester United. | Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar/Getty Images
Joshua Zirkzee aims to leave Manchester United permanently this summer, with a likely return to Serie A for the frustrated striker. (Source: The Sun)
Meanwhile, Napoli are negotiating a discount on their $50.9 million (€44 million, £38 million) option to sign Rasmus Højlund permanently from Man Utd. This option will become an obligation if Antonio Conte’s side qualify for the Champions League. (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)
At the defensive end, Man Utd are targeting Nottingham Forest center back Murillo as cover for Lisandro Martínez. (Source: The i Paper)
Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, but have been warned it will require $173.5 million (€150 million, £129.5 million) to convince Chelsea to sell. (Source: Fichajes)
Chelsea plan to appoint Aston Villa manager Unai Emery at season’s end. Emery has requested signings including Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck, and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen to facilitate the move. (Source: El Nacional)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has met with Schlotterbeck to persuade the Dortmund defender to join Anfield this summer. (Source: Jorge C. Picón)
Liverpool are intensifying their pursuit of Juventus center back Pierre Kalulu, aiming to outbid Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Man Utd, and Tottenham Hotspur. (Source: Mark Brus)
Riccardo Calafiori is considering his future at Arsenal in search of more playing time, especially as a center back. Chelsea are exploring a surprise move for him. (Source: Simon Phillips)
Arsenal could sign RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, with sporting director Andrea Berta holding talks about a summer transfer recently. (Source: L’Équipe)
Manchester City are targeting Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios as they prepare for life without Rodri. (Source: El Nacional)
West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes is attracting interest from Arsenal, Man City, and Man Utd. Offers exceeding $75.2 million (€65 million, £56.1 million) would be required to initiate negotiations. (Source: Sports Boom)
Anthony Gordon is unhappy at Newcastle and may seek a move this summer. He is interested in joining Liverpool but could also receive an offer from Arsenal. (Source: Football Insider)
Juventus are exploring a move for Tottenham right back Djed Spence. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal are seeking a new winger this summer and have discussed a potential offer for Kevin Schade of Brentford. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Feyenoord’s Anis Hadj Moussa is another winger target for Arsenal, though Newcastle may also compete for his signature. (Source: Sports Boom)
Aston Villa and Chelsea plan to capitalize on Tottenham’s struggles this season by pursuing midfielder Lucas Bergvall in the summer. (Source: Daily Mail)
La Liga
Erling Haaland remains a target for Real Madrid. | MB Media/Getty Images
Real Madrid continue to dream of signing Man City striker Erling Haaland to play alongside Kylian Mbappé. (Source: L’Équipe)
Meanwhile, Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen tops Real Madrid’s wish list, with an offer exceeding $92.5 million (€80 million, £69.1 million) expected. (Source: Fichajes)
Inter Milan do not consider center back Alessandro Bastoni, a target for Barcelona, untouchable. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
Atlético Madrid are exploring a deal for Man City winger Jérémy Doku, who is concerned about his current role and hesitant to accept a new contract at the Etihad. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez was unimpressed by Rodri’s Champions League performance and is skeptical about signing the Man City midfielder. (Source: Defensa Central)
Juventus have shown interest in signing Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski if he decides to leave Camp Nou this summer. (Source: Tuttosport)
Rest of the World
Ousmane Dembélé could leave PSG. | Xavier Laine/Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Al Nassr this summer to return to Portuguese club Sporting CP. To replace him, Al Nassr have held talks with Ousmane Dembélé, who wants to depart Paris Saint-Germain. (Source: El Nacional)
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy is another player who might move from Europe to Saudi Arabia, though he has yet to decide on pursuing a summer transfer. (Source: BILD)
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