Football transfer rumors: Manchester United considering €120m bid for Rodrygo; Chelsea revive interest in Tchouameni.
Manchester United is reportedly prepared to make a bid worth €120m (£103m) to acquire Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, a move they anticipate could be facilitated by the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Additionally, United has their sights set on 16-year-old Palmeiras winger Estevao, who is also being pursued by Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is in discussions with the Saudi Arabian FA regarding a deal to offload striker Romelu Lukaku, initially seeking €60m (£51m) but acknowledging they may have to accept less. Bologna center-back Riccardo Calafiori has caught the attention of Tottenham Hotspur, and Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen means Florian Wirtz will reject offers from Manchester City and Liverpool this summer.
Real Madrid is monitoring Wirtz closely as they plan their transfer strategy for 2025, while Manchester United has entered the race alongside Aston Villa to sign Napoli right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Chelsea is poised to reignite their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, although the player himself has expressed no desire to leave. West Ham will not pursue a permanent deal for Kalvin Phillips, currently on loan from Manchester City.
Newcastle United fears they may need to sell midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer to comply with Premier League financial regulations, with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain expressing interest. Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee favors a move to AC Milan despite interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Juventus.
Leicester City is eyeing a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, who is also attracting attention from Brentford and Crystal Palace. Newcastle is keen to secure the services of Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.