Transfer speculation: Manchester City interested in Real Madrid’s Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is being pursued for a potential return to the Premier League by Manchester City, while Chelsea is interested in bringing Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers to Stamford Bridge to collaborate with Cole Palmer. Stay with us for the latest updates on transfers and rumors from across the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester City is monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold amid questions regarding the right-back’s future at Real Madrid, as reported by TEAMtalk. Despite frustrations surrounding his debut season with Madrid, where he has only started five LaLiga matches due to various injuries, the 27-year-old is committed to competing for his position at the Bernabéu. City has yet to make a formal bid but is evaluating the situation closely; however, acquiring the England international would be costly since he signed a six-year contract last summer after transferring from Liverpool.
– Chelsea aims to reunite Cole Palmer with his friend and Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, according to TEAMtalk. Last week, it was reported that Palmer, who hails from Manchester, is feeling homesick, leading to speculation about a move to Manchester United. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is not actively seeking a transfer from Stamford Bridge and will reassess his long-term future in the summer. While some may see Rogers as a possible substitute for Palmer, TEAMtalk indicates that Chelsea intends for the duo to play together.
– Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is nearing a move to Liverpool, with the 21-year-old eager to join the Reds on a five-year deal, as stated by Nicolo Schira. The England international has attracted interest from several clubs due to his standout performances at Selhurst Park, particularly from Manchester United.
– Chelsea is negotiating to acquire Stade Rennais center-back Jérémy Jacquet for the upcoming season after activating their recall clause to bring Aaron Anselmino back from his loan at Borussia Dortmund, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues face competition from Liverpool and Bayern Munich for the 20-year-old’s signature in the summer.
– Juventus is concentrating on Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport. This comes after La Gazzetta indicated that Juve director Giorgio Chiellini has dismissed any possibility of Juventus acquiring Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who is also being pursued by Everton and Sevilla. Additionally, Nicolo Schira reports that Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta has already reached an agreement on personal terms for a four-year contract with the Bianconeri, although the Eagles are seeking a permanent €35m transfer while Juventus prefers a loan with an option to make the deal permanent contingent on their qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Paris Saint-Germain may compete with Barcelona to secure Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis in the summer. (Football Insider)
– Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read remains a top target for Bayern Munich, who have already engaged in substantial discussions with the 19-year-old’s representative, although they will face competition to finalize the signing. (Florian Plettenberg)
– West Ham United might rekindle their long-standing interest in Manchester United center-back Harry Maguire if a new contract at Old Trafford is not reached. (Football Insider)
– Everton striker Beto has been proposed to Juventus by an intermediary. (Nicolo Schira)
– Everton, Brentford, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest are all observing the situation of Fulham winger Harry Wilson. (Caught Offside)
– Vasco da Gama striker Rayan is scheduled to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of his transfer to AFC Bournemouth in a deal valued at £24.7m plus add-ons. (The Athletic)
– Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has attracted inquiries from several clubs in the Gulf, including Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl. (Footmercato)
– Aston Villa has initiated discussions to sign Union Berlin center-back Danilho Doekhi as a free agent in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– AC Milan is prepared to make an attempt to acquire Lazio center-back Mario Gila during this transfer window. (Nicolo Schira)
– Roma is interested in signing Atlético Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri, although Los Colchoneros will only permit the 23-year-old’s departure if they can secure a replacement. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Roma has been linked with another left-back, having opened negotiations with Wolverhampton Wanderers for David Møller Wolfe. (Nicolo Schira)
– Juventus and Napoli are both monitoring Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sánchez. (Tuttosport)
– Bayer Leverkusen has reached an agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach for goalkeeper Jonas Omlin to join them on loan until the season concludes. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Sevilla’s discussions with Marseille regarding striker Neal Maupay are now at an advanced stage. (Footmercato)
