Transfer speculation: Will Casemiro team up with Messi or Ronaldo after departing Manchester United?
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is set to depart the club this summer and is attracting interest from Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, along with several other teams. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is working to outmaneuver Barcelona in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is garnering attention from Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami, as reported by The Sun. The MLS champions are among several clubs interested in acquiring him, including his former club, Sao Paulo, as he prepares to leave Old Trafford at the season’s conclusion on a free transfer. FC Porto and Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia are also said to be interested, although no decisions regarding his long-term future have been finalized. The 33-year-old Brazilian has been with United since August 2022, when he transferred from Real Madrid for a fee of €60 million.
– Real Madrid is striving to surpass Barcelona in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck, according to AS. Schlotterbeck, 26, is under contract until June 2027 and is seeking a new challenge. The Germany international’s transfer fee is estimated at €50 million, and Madrid aims to get ahead of their LaLiga rivals to strengthen their defense this summer.
– Everton has identified Chelsea striker Liam Delap as their primary target for the summer, as reported by Football Insider. Delap, 23, has faced challenges in securing regular playing time since his move to West London last year in a £30 million transfer from Ipswich Town. Toffees manager David Moyes remains “unconvinced” by the performance of Beto and is looking to add another forward to compete with Thierno Barry. Delap has netted just one goal in the Premier League this season from 17 appearances, primarily serving as a backup to João Pedro, and is contracted with Chelsea until 2031.
– Barcelona has finalized an agreement to sign Norwich City prospect Ajay Tavares, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano. The 16-year-old winger, who represents England at the youth level, turned down multiple offers from clubs in the German Bundesliga, as he was solely focused on joining Barça. Tavares is expected to arrive in Spain on Sunday and will undergo a medical examination at the club early next week.
– The representatives of Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi met with Roma and Borussia Dortmund this week, according to Nicolo Schira. The 28-year-old has already declined several contract proposals from Bournemouth and is anticipated to leave the Premier League club on a free transfer this summer. Juventus is also reportedly interested in acquiring Senesi, with Lloyd Kelly linked to a return to England.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Contrary to recent claims, Bayern Munich has no intention of signing Manchester United forward Bruno Fernandes. (Christian Falk)
– Wolves are preparing for the departure of Mateus Mané this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal showing interest in the 18-year-old forward. (Caught Offside)
– Arsenal and Liverpool have encountered a setback in their transfer pursuits, as teenage forward Lennart Karl is likely to sign a long-term contract with Bayern Munich. (TEAMtalk)
– Nottingham Forest is considering a loan move for Arsenal goalkeeper Tommy Setford. (Football Transfers)
– Several Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur, have dispatched scouts to observe Atalanta prodigy Honest Ahanor. The 17-year-old defender is also being watched by Napoli. (Nicolo Schira).
– Sparta Prague has reached an agreement to sign center back Viktor Vitályos from MTK Budapest. The Czech club is expected to pay €2 million for the young player. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, currently managing Ferencváros, is a candidate to succeed Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace when the Austrian departs in the summer. (TalkSPORT)
– Aston Villa’s option to permanently acquire Harvey Elliott from Liverpool for £35 million can only be triggered by Premier League appearances. (Sky Sports News)
– Sacramento Republic has signed MLS veteran midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye. (Tom Bogert)
– Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are keeping an eye on young Real Betis defender Nobel Mendy, who is currently on loan at Rayo Vallecano. (Ekrem Konur)
