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Ipswich vs. Boro: McKenna's 'battle' for 18-goal striker as Delap replacement
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fliam-delap.jpg "Liam Delap of Ipswich Town before his side's Premier League match against Manchester United, on February 26, 2025")
Ipswich Town have reportedly been drawn into a battle against Middlesbrough for Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone.
The Blues return to Premier League football against Bournemouth on Tuesday, and they will almost certainly have to pick up points if they are to achieve survival.
With the club in 18th place with just 17 points - nine fewer than 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers - relegation looks likely, especially as there are just nine games left to play in the top flight.
Kieran McKenna's side could lose a number of players in the summer should the team be relegated to the Championship, with striker Liam Delap strongly linked with a move away from Portman Road.
United brace for 'Real bid' for key Amorim star amidst financial issues
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fruben-amorim.jpg "Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim during his side's match against Real Sociedad, on March 13, 2025")
Manchester United are reportedly braced for a Real Madrid bid for captain Bruno Fernandes in the summer, with the Red Devils under severe financial constraints.
Boss Ruben Amorim has endured a difficult tenure at Old Trafford so far, with the Portuguese coach only winning six of his 18 Premier League games in charge.
Though the club's domestic season is all but over given they are 13th in the league and out of both the FA Cup and EFL Cup, winning the Europa League could see 2024-25 end on a high.
If United are to win the competition, they will need captain Fernandes to continue his scintillating form, with the attacking midfielder scoring seven goals and registering three assists in his last seven games for his side.
'The next Haaland': United interested in rising continental star ahead of summer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fruben-amorim_1.jpg "Man United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 30, 2024")
Manchester United are reported to be interested striker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure of Austrian second tier side Liefering.
The Red Devils return to Premier League action on Tuesday against Nottingham Forest following the end of the March international break, and Ruben Amorim's side enter their clash against Forest as underdogs.
United are in 13th place with just 37 points after 29 matchweeks, and the club's record of 37 goals scored is the seventh-worst offensive return in the top flight.
Amorim will likely need reinforcements in the forward line if he is to turn the team's fortunes around in 2025-26, but with his side facing financial difficulties, the Portuguese coach may not be able to sign star attackers.
Brentford, Wolves 'make contact' for Germany Under-21 international
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fcaspar-jander.jpg "Germany Under-21s midfielder Caspar Jander on March 21, 2025")
Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly made contact over a potential move for Nuremberg midfielder Caspar Jander.
The 22-year-old is in his first season as a Nuremberg player after arriving on a free transfer following his Duisburg exit last summer.
Jander has established himself as a key player in the Nurnberg squad, having started all 25 league games that he has been available for.
The midfielder has contributed to Nuremberg's attacking efforts in the 2.Bundesliga, contributing three goals and six assists.
Midfielder's Barca career 'in severe doubt' with exit this summer 'likely'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fpablo-torre.jpg "Barcelona's Pablo Torre celebrates on October 20, 2024")
Barcelona midfielder Pablo Torre is reportedly set to leave Camp Nou on loan during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old has found it difficult to secure regular action during the 2024-25 campaign, being restricted to just 13 appearances, but he has managed four goals and three assists despite his limited football.
Torre came off the bench against Osasuna in La Liga on Thursday night, but that was his first outing in Spain's top flight since the end of January, and he is down the pecking order when it comes to the midfield spots.
The attacker's best performance of the campaign came against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey back in January, when he featured off the right, but that is Lamine Yamal's position in the Barcelona XI.
Sharpshooter compared to Neymar and Mbappe 'open to Man United move' this summer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fhugo-ekitike.jpg "Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike on February 8, 2025")
Manchester United reportedly have an advantage when it comes to the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
The 22-year-old has been in excellent form for Frankfurt during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 19 goals and registering eight assists in 38 appearances in all competitions, including 13 goals and four assists in 25 Bundesliga matches.
Ekitike also scored a hat trick for France Under-21s against England Under-21s during the recent international break, and Man United are believed to have had scouts at that match to watch the centre-forward in action.
Arsenal and Chelsea have also been credited with an interest, but Man United are believed to hold a trump card.
Hojlund upgrade: Man United 'in the running' for £84m striker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fsamu-aghehowa.jpg "Porto's Samu Aghehowa celebrates on November 10, 2024")
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Porto striker Samu Aghehowa during this summer's transfer window.
The 20-year-old made the move to Porto from Atletico Madrid last summer, and he has been in impressive form for the Portuguese club this season, scoring 20 goals and registering three assists in 34 appearances in all competitions.
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding the Spain international's future, with a number of clubs believed to be keen to sign him this summer, and it is understood that Porto will not let him leave for under €80m (£67m).
However, there is a €100m (£84m) release clause in his agreement, and Porto could point to that figure when they are inevitably approached by clubs to discuss the striker during the summer market.
Barca beware: City plotting 'multi-million-dollar' bid for 'world's best midfielder'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fpedri-lamine-yamal.jpg "Barcelona's Pedri and Lamine Yamal celebrate on October 20, 2024")
Manchester City have reportedly 'set their sights' on signing Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri.
The talented 22-year-old has spent almost five full seasons with the Catalan giants and in that time has developed into an influential first-team star for club and country.
Pedri has recorded 25 goals and 20 assists in 186 appearances for Barca across all competitions, chipping in with five goals and seven assists in 43 games so far this season.
Only Jules Kounde (3,631) and Raphinha (3,441) have played more minutes for Hansi Flick's side this season than Pedri (3,375), who has also earned 30 international caps for Spain.
Major injury boost for Amorim as Man United star reveals he is 'pain free'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fruben-amorim_1.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on November 28, 2024")
Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro has said that he 'feels really good', with the Frenchman available for selection again after overcoming the problem which he suffered against Arsenal on March 9.
Yoro made the move to Man United from Lille last summer, and he has been a regular since December, with the 19-year-old absent in the opening months of the campaign due to a fractured metatarsal.
There had been some concern surrounding the teenager following the Arsenal match, and he was then absent against both Real Sociedad and Leicester City, but the defender returned to training on Friday.
Yoro is now set to be back in the squad for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Six Prem clubs 'in competition' with Barca for goal machine David
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fjonathan-david.jpg "Lille's Jonathan David celebrates on March 12, 2025")
Barcelona are reportedly facing competition from six Premier League clubs for Jonathan David, with the Lille forward set to have the pick of a number of high-profile teams at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
The 25-year-old has again been in excellent form for Lille this season, scoring 23 goals and registering 10 assists in 41 appearances, including nine goals and four assists in 14 Champions League outings.
David's contract is due to expire at the end of June, though, and he is set to leave his French side on a free transfer.
Barcelona continue to be heavily linked with the Canada international, and according to Fichajes, the Catalan giants are strong contenders when it comes to securing a deal for his services.
Man United 'set' Garnacho asking price with 20-year-old's future at Old Trafford in doubt
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Falejandro-garnacho.jpg "Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho on March 16, 2025")
Manchester United have reportedly set an asking price of £51m for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Red Devils open to selling the Argentina international during this summer's transfer window.
Garnacho was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January, with Chelsea and Napoli both said to be keen on the 20-year-old, who has scored nine times and registered eight assists in 45 appearances for the Red Devils this term.
The attacker ultimately remained with the 20-time English champions beyond the winter deadline, but there has recently been fresh speculation surrounding his future, with Man United allegedly open to a sale.
According to Fichajes, the Red Devils want £51m for the ex-Atletico Madrid youngster, with offers in the region of that amount likely to be accepted, as any sale would be hugely beneficial to the club from a financial point of view.
Man City 'to rival' Arsenal, Liverpool for Frankfurt star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fhugo-larsson.jpg "Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson pictured on January 30, 2025")
Manchester City have reportedly joined Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson.
Larsson is in his second season as a Frankfurt player after arriving from Swedish side Malmo in the summer of 2023.
After making 21 league starts in his first campaign, Larsson has already matched that figure in his 25 appearances during the current campaign.
Overall, the 20-year-old has featured in 38 competitive matches this term, contributing to his team's attacking efforts with six goals and one assist.
Barcelona gave up Alexander-Arnold move for 'two reasons'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F02%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring on January 11, 2025")
Barcelona reportedly gave up their efforts to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold for two key reasons.
The England international is set to join Barcelona's El Clasico rivals Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season.
Alexander-Arnold has agreed a five-year deal with the Spanish giants, paving the way for him to join Los Blancos on a free transfer on July 1.
The right-back will be donning the famous white of Real Madrid from next season, but Barcelona were seemingly considering whether to make an effort to beat their rivals to his signature.
Nunez 'attracting interest' from two Premier League clubs
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fliverpool.jpg "Darwin Nunez of Liverpool on January 31, 2025")
Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez in the summer transfer window.
The Uruguayan has struggled to find consistent form ever since he completed a move from Benfica in the summer of 2022.
Nunez has also had to settle for a bench role for large periods of the current campaign, having started just 17 of his 40 competitive appearances this season.
The forward has still contributed with seven goals and seven assists, including two goal contributions in Liverpool's most recent Premier League game against Southampton.
Chelsea, Man City 'keeping tabs' on Serie A goalkeeper
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fmile-svilar.jpg "Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar pictured on September 29, 2024")
Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly among a number of clubs interested in signing Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar.
The 25-year-old is in his third season as a Roma player after joining the Italian club on a free transfer following his Benfica exit in 2022.
After experiencing a slow start to his Roma career, Svilar established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper in the second half of last season.
The shot-stopper has featured in 42 competitive matches this season, including all 29 of Roma's Serie A fixtures.
Sesko's PL transfer stance 'becomes clear' amid Arsenal, Man United interest
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fbenjamin-sesko.jpg "RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates on February 26, 2025")
Benjamin Sesko would reportedly be keen to join the Premier League if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
The two Premier League giants are set to delve into the transfer market to strengthen their forward options ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Arsenal are keen to bring in a new number nine after being left light in the final third following injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
Meanwhile, Man United are expected to recruit a striker as part of Ruben Amorim's summer rebuild at Old Trafford.
Shock Premier League team 'joins race' for wantaway Napoli forward Osimhen
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fvictor-osimhen.jpg "Victor Osimhen celebrates after Galatasaray's second goal on September 14, 2024")
Nottingham Forest have reportedly identified Napoli forward Victor Osimhen as a potential summer transfer target.
The East Midlands outfit are currently bidding to pull off the surprise double of securing Champions League qualification through their position in the Premier League table and winning the FA Cup.
A quarter-final showdown with Brighton & Hove Albion prior to a top-flight encounter against Manchester United has their immediate attention, yet discussions will be taking place behind the scenes regarding their transfer activity.
As a result of what has seemed to be an ongoing battle with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules, much may depend on whether they earn a spot in a continental competition.
Aston Villa 'leading the race' to sign Chelsea attacker this summer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fnicnon.jpg "Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke pictured on August 25, 2024")
Aston Villa have reportedly emerged as the favourites to secure a deal for one of Chelsea's attackers this summer.
The West Midlands outfit are currently focused on a hectic period that will see them play six matches across three different competitions in the space of 17 days.
As well as trying to earn Champions League qualification through the Premier League or via winning this year's competition, Villa remain in the FA Cup and face Preston North End in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
However, a busy summer could ensure as they bid to strengthen their squad while remaining within the parameters set by the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
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