The rumor mill is churning at full speed, and Arsenal is at the center of one of the wildest proposals yet. Word is that the Gunners are mulling a player-exchange deal to land Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, with Viktor Gyökeres potentially heading the other way. TalkSPORT has the scoop, but don’t hold your breath—Álvarez has his heart set on Barcelona, and the price tag? A cool €150 million. Gyökeres bagged 14 Premier League goals last season, but Mikel Arteta might be ready to shake things up. Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli’s name is popping up in conversations with Juventus, RB Leipzig, and Saudi clubs, while Leandro Trossard is reportedly off to Besiktas for €20 million.
Over in Turin, Juve has its eyes on Folarin Balogun. The Monaco and USMNT striker, 25, is seen as a cheaper alternative to PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani—someone who can run behind defenses and make a mess of things. Gazzetta dello Sport says it’ll take around €50 million to pry him away, and Chelsea, PSG, and Spurs have all been sniffing around.
Barcelona is playing a patient game with Tottenham’s Cristian Romero. The Argentina defender wants a new challenge, and the Blaugrana are keeping tabs despite their focus on a forward. Inter is also lurking, per Fabrizio Romano.
AC Milan’s new boss Ruben Amorim wants a reunion with Noussair Mazraoui, whom he coached at Manchester United. Calciomercato reports the Rossoneri are prepping talks for the 28-year-old, who could replace Pervis Estupiñán (linked to Aston Villa). But United isn’t keen to let him go unless he pushes for the move.
Barcelona is also window-shopping for strikers: Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani (€29 million release clause) and free agent Dusan Vlahovic. But Vlahovic’s wage demands are a turnoff, and he might end up at Besiktas.
Mason Greenwood has officially left Marseille for Fenerbahçe—€40 million, with 35% going back to Manchester United via a sell-on clause.
Youri Tielemans is a Red Devil now. United triggered his £35 million release clause at Aston Villa, and the midfielder is heading to Old Trafford. Read more.
London City Lionesses made a splash, signing Kadidiatou Diani from Lyon for £500,000 on a three-year deal. Read.
More whispers: Man United is chatting about Eduardo Camavinga, but he’s happy at Real Madrid. Al Nassr and Al Hilal are eyeing Barcelona’s Marc Casado. Sporting CP isn’t biting on Roony Bardghji. Crystal Palace is interested in Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard. And Paris FC wants Jonathan David for €30 million.
AC Milan is leading the chase for Gabriel Jesus. Real Sociedad and Betis are keen on Southampton’s Leo Scienza. Ajax still hopes for Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Douglas Luiz might fancy Everton. Roma is circling West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville. United’s Radek Vitek wants out, with Celtic watching. Juve might pivot to Spurs’ Guglielmo Vicario after struggling to get Emi Martinez. And Columbus Crew is closing in on Sao Paulo’s Tapia on loan.
It’s a wild summer, folks. Buckle up.