Transfer speculation: Manchester United and Liverpool compete for Monaco striker
AS Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche is under observation by Manchester United and Liverpool, while Inter Milan’s defender Alessandro Bastoni is eager to finalize a transfer to Barcelona. Stay with us for the latest updates on transfers and rumors from across the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United and Liverpool are intensifying their pursuit of AS Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche as the summer approaches, according to TEAMtalk. Both clubs have reportedly dispatched scouts to observe the player during his match against Marseille in Ligue 1 this past weekend. The 24-year-old has recorded seven goals and eight assists across all competitions this season, playing primarily on the right flank.
– Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is striving to expedite a transfer to Barcelona, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, while he seeks to finalize personal terms. At 26, Bastoni is Barcelona’s primary target to enhance their defense, and the Italy international believes that initiating negotiations promptly will facilitate a quicker transfer. However, Sport indicates that Bologna center back Jhon LucumΓ may serve as a more economical option, with a transfer fee of β¬25 million compared to Bastoni’s β¬60 million.
– Ibrahima KonatΓ© is increasingly likely to extend his contract with Liverpool as he approaches the final months of his current deal at Anfield. This information comes from L’Equipe, which states that the defender wishes to resolve his future before the upcoming World Cup this summer. The 26-year-old has garnered interest from LaLiga, but seems inclined to sign a new contract with Liverpool, as they aim to strengthen their defense with the β¬60 million acquisition of JΓ©rΓ©my Jacquet already confirmed.
– Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has no plans to depart the club in the upcoming transfer window, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 23-year-old has been associated with a potential transfer, with the club reportedly receptive to offers around β¬50 million for the midfielder. Nevertheless, despite speculation regarding interest from PSG and Liverpool, Camavinga intends to remain with Real Madrid, where his contract extends until 2029.
– Juventus have expressed interest in acquiring Al Hilal striker Darwin NΓΊΓ±ez, as per Gianluca Di Marzio. The former Liverpool forward has faced challenges during his inaugural season in Saudi Arabia, having been unregistered from the SPL squad for the latter half of the season. This situation has paved the way for a possible summer exit, with Juventus among the clubs keen to secure the Uruguay international.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to depart this summer, with Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, AC Milan, and Galatasaray showing interest. (TEAMtalk)
– Barcelona are willing to allow Ferran Torres to leave this summer to facilitate other transfer pursuits. (Sport)
– Barcelona have communicated to Joao Cancelo‘s agent, Jorge Mendes, their intention to retain the defender when his loan from Al Hilal concludes this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Barcelona are not actively seeking to transfer young left back Alejandro Balde this summer, but may consider offers. (Fabrizio Romano)
– AS Roma have reached out regarding a transfer for midfielder Julian Brandt, who will become a free agent upon leaving Borussia Dortmund at the season’s end. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Strasbourg winger Diego Moreira, who joined the club permanently from Chelsea in 2024, is a target for Borussia Dortmund to bolster their attacking options. (Sky Germany)
– Juventus are poised to activate the permanent signing clause in Jeremie Boga‘s loan agreement from OGC Nice. (Nicolo Schira)
