Transfer speculation: Spurs and Newcastle interested in Darwin Núñez
Former Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United after losing his place at Al Hilal, while Julián Álvarez is set to prioritize a transfer to Barcelona if he departs Atlético Madrid.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are among the clubs keen on acquiring Al Hilal striker Darwin Núñez should the former Liverpool player become available, as reported by TEAMtalk. The 26-year-old has been excluded from the Saudi club’s league and cup rosters due to stringent foreign-player limits following the signing of Karim Benzema. Atlético Madrid and Juventus have also shown long-term interest in the Uruguay international and would consider a move if the circumstances and finances align.
– Should Julián Álvarez leave Atlético this summer, he will prioritize a transfer to Barcelona over Liverpool or Arsenal, according to Football Insider. Sources have informed ESPN that Arsenal is exploring the option of pursuing Álvarez this summer, as Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta facilitated the Argentina international’s €95 million transfer from Manchester City in August 2024. However, it seems the player has different plans regarding his future destination.
– Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund are all showing interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Mateus Mané, as reported by TEAMtalk. They join a host of Premier League clubs monitoring the 18-year-old, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Everton all keeping a close eye on his development. Mane is satisfied with his recent progress at Wolves and is not in a hurry to leave the club, although the prospect of joining a top team could appeal to him, particularly if his current club faces relegation.
– Barcelona is interested in Levante forward Karl Etta Eyong and is keeping tabs on him, according to Fabrizio Romano. They will encounter significant competition for the 22-year-old, with Fulham also tracking his situation, while Levante received a late €30 million bid from CSKA Moscow in the previous transfer window, which they were prepared to accept until Etta Eyong expressed his desire to remain.
– Internazionale is set to activate the option to make Man City defender Manuel Akanji‘s loan deal permanent for €15 million, as per Nicolo Schira. Inter has already reached an agreement on personal terms for a contract valued at €3.75 million per year, running until 2028, with an option for an additional year. Inter is obligated to finalize the deal if they win the league, but they will proceed with signing the 27-year-old regardless of that condition.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Arsenal is in negotiations for an €80 million summer transfer for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. (Football Transfers)
– Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool are particularly focused on Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown. (Caught Offside)
– Aston Villa intends to activate their clause to make Douglas Luiz‘s loan from Juventus permanent for €25 million plus €3.5 million in add-ons. (Nicolo Schira)
– Atletico Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United are among the clubs observing Lyon attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc at a valuation of around €50 million. (Daily Mail)
– Liverpool may consider offloading Cody Gakpo in the summer if they identify a top left-wing alternative. (Football Insider)
– Lois Openda is not included in Juventus’ plans for the next season, and the Serie A club will seek to transfer him in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Newcastle United has a solid interest in Wolves left back Hugo Bueno, as they search for a player to provide depth and competition for Lewis Hall. (Football Insider)
– Liam Rosenior does not want Chelsea to allow Trevoh Chalobah to depart amid Aston Villa’s interest in the center back. (Football Insider)
– Several clubs from the German Bundesliga and Premier League have expressed interest in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi. (Nicolo Schira)
– Genoa has proposed a new contract to Caleb Ekuban that would extend until 2028. (Nicolo Schira)
