Manchester United Lead Race for Ipswich’s Liam Delap
Manchester United are frontrunners to sign Ipswich Town’s 22-year-old English forward Liam Delap, with Sky Sports reporting the player is open to a summer move to Old Trafford. The young striker could bolster United’s attacking options as they rebuild under Erik ten Hag. [Sky Sports]
Nottingham Forest Planning Major Summer Overhaul with McAtee, Delap Targets
Nottingham Forest are preparing for a busy transfer window, targeting at least five new signings including Manchester City midfielder James McAtee (22) and Ipswich’s Liam Delap, according to The Telegraph. The newly-promoted side aims to strengthen their squad for Premier League survival. [Telegraph – subscription required]
Premier League Giants Battle for Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen
Arsenal and Liverpool are competing to sign Bournemouth’s promising 20-year-old Spanish defender Dean Huijsen, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, Sky Germany reports. The young centre-back has attracted attention after an impressive Championship season. [Sky Germany]
Huijsen’s Real Madrid Dream Faces Premier League Competition
While Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen dreams of joining Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to activate his £50m release clause this month, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish youth international faces a career-defining decision. [Fabrizio Romano’s]
Liverpool Near £29.5m Deal for Leverkusen’s Frimpong
Liverpool are closing in on a £29.5m move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong, reports the Daily Mail. The 24-year-old would provide competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold after his Bundesliga-winning season. [Mail]
Real Madrid Poised to Sign Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid are finalizing a deal for Liverpool’s 26-year-old English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, with ESPN reporting the clubs are negotiating an £840,000 compensation fee for his Club World Cup participation. The move would end his 17-year association with Liverpool. [ESPN]
Manchester United Explore Semenyo Move
Manchester United have held preliminary talks with Bournemouth’s 25-year-old Ghana international Antoine Semenyo about a potential summer transfer, according to Talksport. The forward impressed with 8 Premier League goals last season. [Talksport]
Brighton in Contract Talks with Veteran Milner
Brighton are negotiating a new deal with 29-year-old English midfielder James Milner, reports The Athletic. The experienced campaigner could extend his stay after helping the Seagulls secure European football. [Athletic – subscription required]
Rodrygo Seeks Real Madrid Exit
Brazilian winger Rodrygo (24) has decided to leave Real Madrid this summer and doesn’t want to play for the club again, according to Marca. The forward seeks a fresh challenge after winning multiple Champions League titles. [Marca – in Spanish]
Arsenal Target Gyokeres in £60m Deal
Arsenal are pursuing Sporting Lisbon’s Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres (26), who has a £60m release clause, reports the Mirror. The Gunners see him as the potential solution to their striker search after his 43-goal season in Portugal. [Mirror]
Arsenal Also Monitoring Leipzig’s Sesko
Alongside Gyokeres, Arsenal are tracking RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, according to Sky Sports. The young striker scored 18 goals last season and fits Mikel Arteta’s profile for young talent. [Sky Sports]