Bayern Munich are feeling good about Harry Kane sticking around, despite Spurs, Barca, and Real Madrid lurking. The 32-year-old is in his final year, but talks are positive. Spurs dream of a homecoming, but Bayern believe it’s just a matter of time before the England captain puts pen to paper. Meanwhile, Arsenal are making moves: they’re chasing Atlético’s Julián Álvarez, and they’re encouraged by PSG backing off and Atlético not wanting to sell to La Liga rivals. The price tag? A cool €150 million. But hey, that’s what you pay for a talent like Álvarez, who’s reportedly open to a Premier League return.
Over at Aston Villa, they’re closing in on Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi. The 20-year-old Swiss star impressed at the World Cup before getting hurt, and he chose Villa over Newcastle. Why? Champions League football, baby. Villa beat Freiburg in the Europa League final, so that probably helped. Manzambi is a versatile midfielder who bagged seven goals and nine assists in 47 games last season. Not bad.
Inter Milan are coming back for Liverpool’s Curtis Jones after their €25 million offer got laughed off. The Reds are fine keeping the academy kid, who’s under contract until 2027. Arsenal might also be shopping for a winger if Leandro Trossard goes to Beşiktaş. They’ve got Morgan Rogers on the list, but that would cost over £100 million. If Trossard leaves, they might go for Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis. And Manchester United finally signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48 million plus add-ons. The Brazilian is heading to Old Trafford.
In women’s news, London City Lionesses snagged Mapi León from Barcelona on a three-year deal. The 31-year-old won 27 trophies with Barça, including four Champions Leagues. She’ll join former teammate Alexia Putellas in London. Also, Man United are deep in talks for Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, triggering a £35 million release clause. Tielemans wants the move, but Villa aren’t happy about it.
Quick hits: Pep Guardiola is the frontrunner to coach Italy. Liverpool and Man United dropped out of the Adam Wharton race, leaving Chelsea a clear path. Roma want Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho on loan with an option to buy. Tottenham and Newcastle are sniffing around Man City’s Omar Marmoush. Galatasaray are in talks for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Can Uzun. Brighton’s about to sign Luka Vušković from Spurs for £50 million after a loan at Hamburg. Newcastle are eyeing Parma’s Zion Suzuki. Yan Sommer is off to Club Brugge on a short deal. Lazio are advancing for Danilho Doekhi. Celtic want Man United’s Radek Vitek. Diogo Leite rejected a Saudi move. And Slaven Bilić is set to return as Croatia manager.