The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Man City eye summer move for Chelsea midfielder
Manchester City are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic for a summer transfer.
The 29-year-old Croatia international is ready to leave Stamford Bridge after five seasons. His contract runs out in June 2024. He is open to a move to City. The Premier League club’s manager, Pep Guardiola, is a big admirer of his. [Daily Mail]
Wolves name their asking price for Barcelona target Neves
Barcelona have set their sights on Ruben Neves, but Wolves won’t let him go easily.
The Wanderers demand a whopping price tag of at least £45 million. Barcelona have admired Neves for over two years. As the 26-year-old’s contract runs out in 2024, they are ready to make an approach in the upcoming weeks. [Telegraph – subscription required]
Marcelo Bielsa becomes the new Uruguay manager
🫡 ¡𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨!
Bielsa asume como técnico de la Selección Mayor. #ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/5kLDD2aqsC
— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) May 15, 2023
Man Utd & Chelsea seek to exploit Kim release clause
Manchester United and Chelsea are vying for the chance to snatch up Napoli’s center-back Kim Min-Jae.
Thanks to a clause in his contract, the talented 26-year-old can be signed for just €48 million during the first two weeks of July. But while Napoli’s loss might be United’s or Chelsea’s gain, the Serie A champions already got a plan – they’re scouting highly-touted Jurrien Timber from Ajax. [La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian]
Silva to replace Messi at PSG?
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is Paris Saint-Germain’s top transfer target.
The Parisians are looking to replace Lionel Messi, who is likely to leave the club this summer. Silva is a player they rate highly. The 28-year-old Portugal international is under contract until June 2025, so any deal to entice him away from City will probably not come cheap. [Le Parisien – in French]
Axel Tuanzebe will leave Man Utd this summer
It’s over between Manchester United and Axel Tuanzebe. The English CB will leave the club as free agent at the end of the season, decision made. 🔴 #MUFC
After Aston Villa, Napoli and Stoke City loans, Tuanzebe is now looking for new chapter. pic.twitter.com/QzSyXwDrg2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 15, 2023
Tottenham eye a deal for Raya
Tottenham have their eyes on Brentford’s star goalkeeper David Raya. The 27-year-old Spaniard is at the top of their transfer list.
Current Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris may end an 11-year stay in London this summer. He allegedly has an offer from Saudi Arabia. The deal would treble his salary. [Telegraph – subscription required]