Liverpool have drawn up a six-man shortlist to replace the departing Mohamed Salah, and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic is among the top targets, according to TEAMtalk. The 27-year-old USMNT star, who previously shone at Chelsea, has caught the eye of Anfield scouts after Milan missed out on Champions League qualification for a second straight year. But Pulisic faces stiff competition: PSG’s Bradley Barcola, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, Cologne’s Said El Mala, Hoffenheim’s Bazoumana Traore, and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo are also on the list.
Arsenal are ramping up their pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola this summer, reports the BBC. The 23-year-old France international is seen as an alternative to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, after the Gunners balked at a £130 million price tag. However, PSG—despite potentially signing RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande for €100 million—are determined to keep Barcola and would only entertain offers above €130 million. Meanwhile, Arsenal are also eyeing a free transfer for former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier as Kepa Arrizabalaga nears an exit.
Paris Saint-Germain are accelerating their interest in Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi this summer, per TEAMtalk. The 20-year-old, who impressed in his debut Premier League season, tops PSG’s shortlist as they seek to replace Gonçalo Ramos (moved to AC Milan for a club-record €74 million) and outgoing Randal Kolo Muani (off to Juventus on loan with a €40 million obligation). Bournemouth are demanding around €100 million for Kroupi, with Arsenal also linked.
Manchester United have held talks with Marcus Rashford’s camp about staying at the club this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. United are open to welcoming the England forward back for pre-season despite doubts over his future. Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he impressed, but the LaLiga club declined to trigger his €30 million permanent transfer clause.
Inter Milan are intensifying their interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, says Gazzetta dello Sport. Inter are strongly considering a move for the England international and will battle Como for his signature, after seeing a €27 million bid rejected. Chelsea are holding out for around €35 million.
Tottenham have agreed a club-record £85 million deal with West Ham for midfielder Mateus Fernandes. ESPN reported last week that Spurs were ready to rival Manchester United for the 21-year-old, with sources suggesting they offered a higher overall package to win the race.
Everton are set to complete the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney for around £25 million. The 24-year-old is one of the Championship’s most admired players and helped Middlesbrough to the playoff final, where they lost to Hull City.
Chelsea have signed 21-year-old right back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a seven-year deal through 2033, with the fee up to £47 million including add-ons.
Liverpool have secured France U21 center back Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes in a deal worth up to £60 million. The 20-year-old agreed terms in January and has now signed a five-year contract at Anfield, subject to international clearance.
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has signed a new contract running until 2028.
Bournemouth insist they won’t let midfielder Alex Scott leave this summer, with a new contract offer made to keep the England international. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool have all been linked. (Fabrizio Romano)
Juventus are set to sign Genoa forward Jeff Ekhator, 19, for €16 million plus €2 million in add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City are set to sign Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt, with boss Frank Lampard keen on the 22-year-old center back. (Florian Plettenberg)
RB Leipzig have made an offer around €24 million for Burnley defender Maxime Esteve. The France center back has also been linked with Liverpool. (Sacha Tavolieri)
AC Milan are in talks with Sporting CP over Goncalo Inacio. The 24-year-old center back is a key target for new head coach Ruben Amorim, who previously coached him. (Nicolo Schira)
Dusan Vlahovic’s agents have been exploring a move to Barcelona this summer, following his free-agent exit from Juventus. (Ekrem Konur)
Rangers are keen on bringing Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore back to the club. The 18-year-old winger spent last season on loan and could return to Ibrox. (Ekrem Konur)
Leeds are keen on signing Japan’s World Cup star Zion Suzuki this summer. The 23-year-old Parma goalkeeper is viewed as an ideal No. 1. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Juventus are monitoring Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with the Italian rising up their shortlist. (Gianluca Di Marzio)