Bruno Fernandes has identified a player he thinks should be a midfield target for Manchester United this summer, while Chelsea is looking to Strasbourg, their sister club, to strengthen their squad.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and other clubs are busy with transfer news and rumors from around the world.
TRENDING RUMORS – Manchester United is interested in signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United, according to The Sun. United is also looking at other midfielders, including Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Fernandes wants the club to bring in his Portugal teammate as a replacement for Casemiro, who is leaving this summer. – Chelsea is in discussions to sign Valentín Barco from Strasbourg. The 21-year-old midfielder joined Strasbourg permanently for £8 million last summer and could now move to Stamford Bridge. Barco has had a good season with two goals and nine assists. – Manchester United is keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich winger Maycon Cardozo. Despite signing a new contract with Bayern recently, the 17-year-old has caught the attention of United with his technical skills. – Atletico Madrid is preparing to make an offer for Atalanta midfielder Anderson, but it falls short of the Italian club’s asking price. Negotiations are underway for the 26-year-old’s transfer. – Various clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United, are interested in signing Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson, who has impressed at both club and international level.
EXPERT TAKE According to ESPN scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen, Mateus Fernandes has been a standout player for West Ham United this season. He is known for his defensive and attacking abilities, with a good eye for long passes and goal-scoring opportunities.
OTHER RUMORS – Chelsea is eyeing Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, facing competition from Liverpool and Manchester City. – Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s minority owner, wants the club to make £100 million from player sales, with several players set to depart. – Clubs like Liverpool, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Atalanta’s Marco Palestra. – Juventus is considering letting Gleison Bremer leave and is scouting players from Genoa. – Roma is planning to sign Sergio Arribas from Almeria and is also keen on Kerim Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. – AC Milan and Napoli are also interested in Alajbegovic. – Paris Saint-Germain Feminines has reached an agreement with Real Madrid striker Naomie Feller. – Premier League clubs are monitoring Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic. – Ollie Watkins may leave Aston Villa in the upcoming transfer window.
