Transfer speculation: Manchester City and Chelsea interested in Igor Thiago
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich are keeping an eye on Brentford striker Igor Thiago, while Manchester United is looking to facilitate a move for goalkeeper André Onana.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester City is still intent on acquiring striker Igor Thiago despite the player’s recent choice to extend his contract with Brentford, as reported by TeamTalk. Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also believed to be observing Thiago’s progress during an impressive breakout season, where he has netted 18 goals in 27 matches across all competitions. The 24-year-old, who joined Brentford in 2024 from Club Brugge, is contracted in West London until June 2031.
– Manchester United is aiming to finalize a permanent departure for goalkeeper André Onana this summer, according to The Sun. The Cameroon international is currently on loan at Trabzonspor, where he has made 17 league appearances so far, achieving four clean sheets. However, it remains uncertain if the Turkish club will be interested in securing his services permanently after his loan period concludes.
– Liverpool is among the clubs interested in acquiring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, as revealed by Christian Falk. RB Leipzig is anticipated to demand a transfer fee of approximately €100 million this summer, a sum that fellow German club Bayern Munich is reluctant to pay. Consequently, a transfer to the Premier League could become a viable option, with Manchester United and Manchester City also monitoring his progress. Diomande, 19, is under contract with Leipzig until 2030.
– Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur have all been informed that Real Madrid forward Endrick will not be available this summer, as reported by TeamTalk. The Brazil international is currently on loan at French club Lyon but is expected to return to the Spanish capital at the season’s conclusion.
– Barcelona is eager to negotiate a reduction in Manchester United’s valuation of Marcus Rashford, according to the Express. The forward, who is on loan at the Catalan club from United, has performed well in Spain this season, with the club keen to make his transfer permanent in the summer. However, this would require activating a £26 million option in Rashford’s contract, a fee that the Barcelona management considers excessive. Rashford, 28, is reportedly “determined to stay” at the club after contributing to 12 goals in 21 La Liga matches this season.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Charlton Athletic is in discussions with former West Ham United forward Michail Antonio. The Jamaica international has not participated in club football since a car accident in December 2024. (Sky Sports)
– Manchester United has engaged in talks with Manchester City’s 16-year-old talent Kasen Brown. The defender is expected to leave the Etihad at the end of the season. (Football Insider)
– Bournemouth will attempt to secure Eli Junior Kroupi with a long-term contract amid interest from clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal. (TeamTalk)
– Borussia Dortmund has set a price tag of £35 million for wing-back Julian Ryerson. (Ekrem Konur)
– Several prominent Premier League and Serie A teams are keeping tabs on Brentford’s Kevin Schade for the upcoming summer transfer window. (Nicolo Schira)
– The Philadelphia Union are nearing an agreement to sign left-back Philippe Ndinga from Degerfors. (Tom Bogert)
– Clubs from Colombia, MLS, and Europe are monitoring Atlético Nacional prospect Fabio Martínez. (Rudy Galetti)
