Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool join Huijsen race
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United are all after Spain defender Dean Huijsen, while Aston Villa are considering a move for Kevin De Bruyne when he leaves Manchester City. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Four major Premier League clubs all hold “genuine interest” in AFC Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, according to BBC Sport. Huijsen has enjoyed a breakout season, becoming a key player for Andoni Iraola’s side and making his first senior appearances for Spain’s national team. That has led to Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United all exploring deals to sign him this summer. The BBC report adds that there is a £50 million release clause in the 20-year-old’s contract. However, Real Madrid are also interested in Huijsen, who would prefer a move to the Bernabéu over another club in the Premier League.
– Kevin De Bruyne is a target for Aston Villa, Sky Sports reports. The midfielder has announced that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, and he is open to signing for another Premier League club. The prospect of signing De Bruyne, 33, has been discussed internally at Aston Villa, but there is also interest from other clubs in England, Serie A side Como and several teams in MLS.
– Several clubs are interested in Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, reports Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth. The 24-year-old is set to enter the final year of his contract at the City Ground in June, and it is reported that both Napoli and AS Roma are competing with two Premier League teams over a move to secure his signature. The Tricky Trees are keen to keep him, having begun initial talks over a new contract, but he is said to be focusing on the current season before exploring his options in the summer. Hudson-Odoi has contributed to seven league goals in 28 appearances.
– Sky Sports have offered an insight into the players Chelsea are tracking. Up front, they are looking at Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško and Lille’s Jonathan David. On the wing, it’s Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, while the defenders they’re focusing on aside from Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen are Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi.
– Multiple teams are monitoring the situation of River Plate attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, reports Diario AS. Scouts from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are reported to have watched the 17-year-old Argentina youth international, but no offers have been proposed yet. The Argentine club are believed to only be willing to part ways with him if the €45m release clause in his current contract is activated.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman has his sights set on a move to the Saudi Pro League with the top four clubs in the country are all pushing hard to sign him, and Bayern are open to talks over a potential transfer fee of over €50m. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Arsenal are in talks with midfielder Thomas Partey over a new contract, with the 31-year-old’s current deal due to expire this summer. (The Athletic)
– Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is considering his options for a summer move in order to kickstart his career. (The Times)
– Como want to sign Spanish left-back Alex Valle on a permanent transfer from Barcelona following his successful loan in the second half of the season. (Marca)
– All signs point to talks between Hansi Flick and Barcelona ending with the coach signing a new contract until 2027 once this season is over. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Juventus have made Victor Osimhen their priority for the summer transfer window. (Calciomercato)
– Chelsea goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović is on Aston Villa’s radar. The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. (Football Insider)
– Defender Clement Lenglet has informed Barcelona that he would like to stay at Atlético Madrid beyond this season, with the Blaugrana willing to let him leave permanently if they receive an offer worth €10m. (Diario Sport)
– Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund could be offered back to Atalanta in the summer, in a player-exchange deal that would see La Dea forward Ademola Lookman move to Old Trafford. (The Sun)
– Internazionale are looking to part ways with forward Mehdi Taremi and midfielder Kristjan Asllani in the next transfer window amid concern over their performances this season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– MLS side FC Dallas have looked at Everton centre-back Michael Keane, who is expected to leave the Toffees in the summer. He has also been on the radar of Saudi Pro League side Al Riyadh. (TEAMtalk)
– An official proposal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine international attacking midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov has been made by Juventus. (Ben Jacobs)
– Bayer Leverkusen are set to complete the signing of Hertha Berlin attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza, who has agreed to personal terms on a five-year contract until the summer of 2030. (Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg)
– Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City are all interested in Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. (Sky Sports)