Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United, while the Gunners are also eyeing a move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
– Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all in the race to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer. Newcastle is looking for around £100 million for the Italy international midfielder, who has been a key player since joining from AC Milan in 2023. It has been reported that Man United have also shown interest in Tonali’s midfield partner at St James’ Park, Bruno Guimaraes.
– Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of RB Leipzig center-back Castello Lukeba. Bayern Munich is unlikely to make a move for the 23-year-old, who has impressed in the Bundesliga this season. Despite being under contract until 2029, Lukeba is open to exploring his options, potentially leading to a move to the Premier League. Reports suggest Lukeba has a £69 million release clause, but Leipzig may accept bids around £52 million this summer.
– Chelsea forward Liam Delap is a target for Newcastle United. The 23-year-old has struggled to secure regular playing time since moving from Ipswich Town. With Joao Pedro performing well, it is reported that Chelsea is open to offers for Delap. Newcastle’s interest in the England under-21 international dates back to 2025. Delap is under contract at Chelsea until June 2031.
– Scouts from Tottenham Hotspur have watched Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. Tottenham is expected to seek a new No. 1 goalkeeper once the summer transfer window opens. Atubolu is likened to Manuel Neuer and has been a regular for Freiburg in the Bundesliga.
– Liverpool’s hope of signing Internazionale defender Alessandro Bastoni is dwindling. Internazionale is working on a contract extension for the 26-year-old amid interest from Barcelona and Chelsea. Bastoni is seen as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool.
– Juventus is interested in signing Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, who is expected to leave at the end of the season.
– Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set to sign a new contract with the club, while defender Harry Maguire is in talks for a one-year contract extension.
– Raphinha intends to stay at Barcelona for another year and won’t entertain any offers to move after the World Cup. There are no doubts about his future at the club, and he may extend his contract beyond 2028.
– Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur scouts watched Cagliari right-back Marco Palestra. Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can is set to sign a contract extension until 2027.
– Bayer Leverkusen has activated a clause to re-sign 18-year-old midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. Real Madrid’s young star prospect is winger Alexis Ciria, who arrived from Sevilla’s academy in January.
– FC Dallas is in talks to sign Santiago Moreno from Fluminense, while Chelsea is close to signing Union Santa Fe left-back Mateo Del Blanco. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is a top candidate to replace Ernesto Valverde as Athletic Club head coach at the end of the season.
