Arsenal Push for Kounde, Chelsea’s €500m Fire Sale, and Saudi Clubs Circle Vinicius & Diaz
Man Utd block Antony loan, Bayern prepare Camavinga bid, and Barcelona risk losing top teenage talent.
On the radar this week…
Big clubs are drawing lines in the sand as we head into another pivotal week of transfer manoeuvres. Arsenal have set its sights on Jules Kounde, Chelsea is looking to raise half a billion through a massive squad clear-out, and the Saudi Pro League is back with serious interest in two of Europe’s biggest stars.
Here's the latest roundup of key moves, whispers, and shock developments.
Arsenal Launch €75m Bid for Jules Kounde to Beat Chelsea
Arsenal are ready to outbid Chelsea with a €75m (£64.7m) offer to land Barcelona’s Jules Kounde. The Gunners want to move fast to secure the versatile defender ahead of their London rivals. (Source: Fichajes, Spain)
Chelsea Plan Massive Clear-Out to Raise €500m
Chelsea are set to offload up to 17 players this summer, aiming to raise around €500m (£431.1m). High-profile names like Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Christopher Nkunku are reportedly on the chopping block. (Source: Fichajes, Spain)
Saudi Pro League Targets Vinicius and Diaz in Double Swoop
Al Ahli are eyeing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, while Al Nassr are pursuing Liverpool's Luis Diaz. The Saudi league is again flexing its financial power with moves for top-tier European talent. (Source: talkSPORT, UK)
Liverpool Could Accept £60m+ Bid for Luis Diaz
Liverpool are open to selling Luis Diaz for offers exceeding £60m, especially if the Colombian indicates a desire to leave. (Source: Football Insider, UK)
Real Madrid Open to Using Arda Guler in Swap Deal for Mac Allister
Real Madrid may include young playmaker Arda Guler in a potential swap deal as part of their bid to land Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. (Source: Fichajes, Spain)
Man Utd Reject Extended Loan for Antony, Demand Permanent Move
Manchester United have turned down Real Betis’ request to extend Antony’s loan, insisting any deal must be permanent if they want to keep the winger. (Source: The Mirror, UK)
Talks Progress for Permanent Antony Move to Real Betis
Despite the rejection of a loan extension, negotiations between Manchester United and Real Betis for a permanent deal for Antony are still ongoing. (Source: Uriel Iugt)
Ruben Amorim Pushes Man Utd to Sell Onana
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is keen to part ways with Andre Onana and bring in a new goalkeeper, naming Joan Garcia and Alex Remiro as his top choices. (Source: El Nacional, Spain)
Bayern Ready €100m Offer for Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga
Bayern Munich are preparing a €100m (£86.2m) bid for Eduardo Camavinga as they look to strengthen their midfield with a marquee signing. (Source: Fichajes, Spain)
Juventus Will Sell Dusan Vlahovic for €55m, Premier League Eyes €45m Deal
Juventus are open to selling striker Dusan Vlahovic for €55m (£47.4m), but Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, United, and Newcastle, hope to land him for closer to €45m (£38.8m). (Source: CaughtOffside)
Chelsea Set Renato Veiga Price at €20m as Juventus Seek Discount
Renato Veiga is one of the many Chelsea players up for sale, with a €20m (£17.2m) price tag. Juventus hope to negotiate a reduced fee after his loan ends. (Source: TuttoJuve, Italy)
Man Utd Leapfrog City in €60m Race for Ederson
Manchester United have overtaken Manchester City in the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, valued at €60m (£51.7m). . (Source: Tuttomercatoweb, Italy)
Everton Join Delap & Ferguson Race to Bolster Attack
Everton boss David Moyes wants Ipswich striker Liam Delap, with Chelsea and Man Utd also interested. The Toffees are also monitoring Evan Ferguson, whose future depends on West Ham’s transfer decision. (Sources: The Sun, UK & TEAMtalk)
Aston Villa & Spurs Prepare €40m Offers for Ferran Torres
Both Aston Villa and Tottenham are ready to offer €40m (£34.5m) to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. The La Liga club are tempted to accept. (Source: El Nacional, Spain)
Barcelona Face Battle to Keep 16-Year-Old Guille Fernandez
Barcelona risk losing highly-rated teenager Guille Fernandez, with Bayern Munich, Dortmund, Man City, and Porto all circling. (Source: Mundo Deportivo, Spain)
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