The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Arsenal name their top summer target
West Ham United captain Declan Rice tops Arsenal’s list for summer transfer targets.
Midfield reinforcement is a priority for Arsenal. The Premier League leaders have cooled their interest in Leicester City star Youri Tielemans. They are also unlikely to be able to afford Borussia Dortmund’s £150m-rated star Jude Bellingham, leaving the path clear for Rice. [Football.London]
Min-jae is Man Utd’s latest defensive target
Manchester United want to strengthen their defense in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils have shortlisted Napoli center-back Kim Min-jae as a potential target. The 26-year-old South Korean has a €48 million release clause in his Napoli contract, which expires on June 2025. [Corriere dello Sport – in Italian]
Chelsea close in on Ecuadorian gem Kendry Paez
EXCL: Chelsea are closing in on verbal agreement with Independiente del Valle to sign Ecuadorian gem Kendry Paez — deal close to be completed. 🚨🔵🇪🇨 #CFC
Midfielder born in 2007, one of the best talents in South America, Kendry will be able to join Chelsea when he will turn 18. pic.twitter.com/mM6vJORa8n
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 23, 2023
Premier League quartet chase Gvardiol
Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City may all pursue Josko Gvardiol this summer.
The 21-year-old defender has publicly stated he would like to play in the Premier League. His club, RB Leipzig, wants to keep him for another season. Manager Marco Rose has also said the Croatian will be part of the squad for the 2023/24 campaign. [Telegraph – subscription required]
Saka is set for a new bumper deal at Arsenal
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is close to signing a new long-term contract with the Premier League leaders.
While nothing is signed yet, both parties feel an agreement is close. Saka’s current deal expires in June 2024. The academy graduate’s new contract is worth a reported £10 million a year and will keep him at the Emirates until June 2028. [BBC]
Ruben Selles to continue as Southampton’s interim manager
🚨 Understand Southampton have decided to give Rubén Sellés the chance to be the manager until the end of the current season. He will be the head coach to replace Neil Jones. #SaintsFC
Rubén Sellés has convinced the club with his ideas and work, he's set to stay. pic.twitter.com/GZKkFexy6P
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 24, 2023
Inter Miami confirm Messi and Busquets pursuit
Inter Miami manager Phil Neville has confirmed that the MLS club hopes to sign Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
Following the retirements of Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi, Inter Miami have space in their salary cap, with Neville saying: “I’m not going to deny [it and say] there isn’t truth in the speculation that we’re interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. We want to bring the best players in the world to this football club. Messi and Busquets are the two that stand out more in recent years.” [The Times – subscription required]
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