Transfer rumors, news: Bayern plot move for Rafael Leão
Bayern Munich are preparing an offer for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, while Manchester United are interested in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Bayern Munich are preparing to make an approach for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, according to Nicolo Schira. The Bundesliga champions are looking to strengthen their left wing, and they are reportedly set to make their first offer for the 25-year-old Portugal international this week. Leão directly contributed to 16 goals in 34 Serie A matches for the Rossoneri last season and remains contracted at the San Siro until summer 2028 on a deal that includes a €175 million release clause.
– Manchester United are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, reports TyC Sports. The Red Devils maintain an interest in landing the 32-year-old after contacting his representatives six months ago, but a deal could be difficult with the Villans expected to demand a significant transfer fee. Martinez is contracted at Villa Park until 2029, and Barcelona are said to also have “sounded out” the Premier League club.
– Manchester United have submitted their opening offer to Brentford for striker Bryan Mbeumo, reports The Athletic. A fee of £45m plus £10m in add-ons has been put on the table, but that is some way short of what the West London club are demanding. The Cameroon international has made it clear he wants to move to Old Trafford, but United are going to have to improve their proposal.
– Liverpool are trying to push forward a deal for AFC Bournemouth wing-back Milos Kerkez but are finding it tough to reach an agreement, reports The Times. The Cherries are looking for a £45m transfer fee for the 21-year-old Hungary international, with Arne Slot wanting an upgrade on Andrew Robertson. Kerkez is Liverpool’s first choice but with Bournemouth refusing to budge on their valuation negotiations are dragging on.
– Aston Villa are the latest club to be linked with Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, reports TEAMtalk. The winger has been sent back to Old Trafford after Chelsea paid a £5m fee to terminate the obligation to make his loan at Stamford Bridge a permanent move. The 25-yer-old has also been linked with Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. However, Sancho wants to stay in Europe and Villa, who loaned Marcus Rashford from United in January, could line up an offer amid competition from AC Milan and Napoli.
CONFIRMED DEALS
– Juventus have completed the signing of AC Milan centre-back Pierre Kalulu after the Bianconeri decided to activate the €14.3m option clause in the 24-year-old’s loan deal. Kalulu has signed a four-year contract until summer 2029.
– Newcastle United have signed Spanish winger Antonio Cordero, 18, on a free transfer Málaga upon the expiry of his contract.
OTHER RUMORS
– Negotiations between Napoli and Lille striker Jonathan David have stalled. The 25-year-old Canada international is a free agent later this month but with Napoli manager Antonio Conte set to stay, Gli Azzurri could now explore alternative options to lead the line. (Matteo Moretto)
– Anthony Gordon is open to a move to Liverpool in a transfer — perhaps as high as £80m — which could free up funds for Newcastle United to invest elsewhere. (TEAMtalk)
– Newcastle are weighing up a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford to provide competition for No. 1 Nick Pope. (The Times)
– Harvey Elliott is most likely to join a Serie A club if he leaves Liverpool this summer, with two Italian clubs having declared an interest. (Football Insider)
– Chelsea are considering an offer for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who has an £85m release clause which is active for the first 10 days of July. (Daily Mail)
– A contract offer has been made by Fulham to midfielder Tom Cairney. The 34-year-old is taking time to consider his options amid interest from Championship club Wrexham, and playing time is one of the factors. (Evening Standard)
– Everton have been told they must pay the €40m release clause if they want to sign 22-year-old Thierno Barry from Villarreal, who scored 19 goals in all competitions last season. (TEAMtalk)
– West Ham face competition from AC Milan and Manchester City as they look to move for 24-year-old Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. (TBR)