Transfer speculation: Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid interested in Van de Ven
Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are poised to pursue Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven, while Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is contemplating a departure and may move to MLS. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers and rumors from across the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is attracting interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid, as reported by TEAMtalk. The 24-year-old is anticipated to leave Spurs in the summer, irrespective of their relegation status, with the Red Devils being the latest club to enter the competition for his signature. TEAMtalk also indicates that the Premier League club is not close to finalizing a new contract with Van de Ven, whose current deal runs until 2029, and the Netherlands international is now considering his options.
– Chicago Fire, Benfica, and Juventus are eyeing a summer transfer for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to the Daily Mail. Silva, 31, will be a free agent at the end of the season and is reportedly eager to seek a new challenge. The Portugal international has been a vital player for Pep Guardiola over the last decade, and there is also interest from the Saudi Pro League.
– Real Madrid is contemplating a move to re-sign Como defender Jacobo Ramón, as per AS. It is reported that Los Blancos now view the 21-year-old as a potential long-term starter after allowing him to leave in 2025, but fortunately, they included a clause permitting them to re-acquire him for €8 million. The report further states that the LaLiga club has not yet contacted the representatives of defenders Antonio Rüdiger, 32, and David Alaba, 33, regarding possible contract extensions, which could lead to Ramón being brought in as a reinforcement to replace them.
– Barcelona and on-loan Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement on personal terms, according to Nicolo Schira. The 28-year-old has allegedly accepted a four-year contract until 2030, with the Blaugrana aiming to secure him on a permanent basis. Further discussions are anticipated, but sources informed ESPN last week that United is not inclined to accept anything below the permanent option clause fee, which ranges from €30 million to €35 million.
– Chelsea has made an inquiry to sign Independiente del Valle and Ecuador international midfielder Patrik Mercado, according to TEAMtalk. The Blues are reportedly among several Premier League clubs interested in the 22-year-old, with Brighton, Bournemouth, and Fulham also keen on acquiring his services. Any potential transfer to Stamford Bridge for Mercado would likely include a loan spell at Strasbourg to facilitate his development, while also making a future move to West London more viable due to their ownership under BlueCo.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie are “one step away” from finalizing a new contract extension. (Nicolo Schira)
– Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is open to a move to MLS. (Telegraph)
– Manchester United and defender Harry Maguire continue discussions regarding a new contract, with ‘positive signs’ indicating that an agreement could be reached. (BBC)
– Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson remains a target for Atletico Madrid. He has also garnered interest from Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Caught Offside)
– Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are still interested in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae (Football Insider)
– Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior aims to retain striker Liam Delap amid interest from Everton. (Football Insider)
– Boca Juniors are considering a move for Roma forward Paulo Dybala once his contract at the Stadio Olimpico concludes. (Matteo Moretto)
– Marseille is unlikely to activate the permanent option clause to sign on-loan defender Benjamin Pavard from Internazionale this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Galatasaray is contemplating a move for Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Juventus is evaluating an approach to acquire Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Internazionale is keeping an eye on Udinese defender Oumar Solet, having recently dispatched scouts to observe him. (Nicolo Schira)
– Athletic Club may make another attempt to sign Girona midfielder Ivan Martin in the summer. (Marca)
