Transfer updates: Chelsea seeks to prolong Fernández’s contract amid interest from PSG and Madrid.
Chelsea may elevate Enzo Fernández to their top salary earner amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and other clubs. Additionally, Mohamed Salah has not yet decided whether he will move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Chelsea is prepared to make Enzo Fernández their highest-paid player to fend off interest from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, as reported by TEAMtalk. Chelsea has been aware of the interest from elite clubs for some time, with Madrid having considered a move for Fernández prior to his transfer from Benfica to Stamford Bridge. PSG and Bayern have also been long-time admirers, and City is ready to join the pursuit if he expresses a desire to move to another Premier League side. Fernández would be interested in the three European clubs but is not actively seeking a transfer.
– Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has yet to make a choice regarding his future amid ongoing interest from the Saudi Pro League, according to The Daily Mail. The 33-year-old has been frequently linked with Saudi clubs in recent years, and this summer represents Liverpool’s final opportunity to secure a fee for the Egypt international before his contract concludes in July 2027. Salah is not the only Liverpool player attracting attention from Saudi clubs; Al Hilal is reportedly optimistic about persuading sporting director Richard Hughes to join them.
– Manchester City is leading the race to acquire Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson ahead of Manchester United, as reported by the BBC. Despite significant interest from United in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, many at Old Trafford believe that Anderson should be their primary target. The 23-year-old is expected to cost at least £80 million, and there is also competition from Bayern Munich, but United will not abandon their pursuit.
– Following a report from Reuters indicating that Manchester United and Real Madrid are interested in Bruno Guimarães, The Sun has suggested that Newcastle may need to take measures to prevent a mass departure of their key players this summer. Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Real Madrid are pursuing midfielder Tonali, while Arsenal is ahead of Liverpool in the competition for winger Anthony Gordon. Additionally, there has been sustained interest from City in full-back Tino Livramento.
– Scouts from Arsenal and Chelsea attended the match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to observe Julián Álvarez during Atlético Madrid’s 3-2 defeat in the Champions League round-of-16, according to TEAMtalk. The 26-year-old netted Atlético’s first goal of the evening and provided an assist for their second as they advanced with a 7-5 aggregate victory. Álvarez has already communicated to Atleti that he is open to a transfer, and while Barcelona remains his preferred destination, uncertainty regarding Barça’s ability to finalize a deal has allowed Arsenal and Chelsea to emerge as viable options.
OTHER RUMORS
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– Manchester City striker Erling Haaland would contemplate a transfer to Real Madrid if he were to leave the Etihad, while Barcelona lacks the financial means to sign him. (Football Insider)
– Manchester United will reject Barcelona’s proposal to sign Marcus Rashford on another loan and will demand the £26 million from the option in the forward’s initial agreement. (The Mirror)
– Brighton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Saudi clubs are showing interest in Koln winger Said El Mala, but offers below €40 million will not be entertained. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Juventus is also exploring goalkeeper options, focusing on Toulouse’s Guillaume Restes, Fiorentina’s David de Gea, Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario, and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, while Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi and Liverpool’s Alisson Becker are being considered, though less likely. (Tuttosport)
– Inter Milan is interested in Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario but is also inquiring about Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Atalanta will evaluate whether to activate the €26 million clause in Yunus Musah‘s loan from AC Milan at the end of the season, but it is highly improbable that they will. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Inter Milan is keen on Roma midfielder Manu Kone but will find it challenging to meet his €40 million valuation. (Calciomercato)
– Al Qadsiah striker Mateo Retegui has had discussions with AC Milan and Juventus as he seeks a return to Serie A. (Tuttosport)
– A Juventus scout will attend Genoa’s match against Udinese to observe Brooke Norton-Cuffy. (Nicolo Schira)
– Juventus appears to be active, having also approached Napoli left-back Leonardo Spinazzola. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Inter Milan will activate their €23 million clause to re-sign midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Leeds United are preparing to pursue 16-year-old Manchester United winger Silva Mexes. (Football Insider)
– Leeds United, Brentford, and Crystal Palace are all interested in 23-year-old Midtjylland winger Aral Simsir. (TEAMtalk)
– Six Premier League clubs are monitoring Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, who is performing well on loan at Coventry City. (talkSPORT)
