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Guardiola 'denied' De Bruyne heir from former club as City face uncertain future

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024

Manchester City have reportedly been denied the chance to sign Barcelona midfielder Pedri, with the champions looking to replace the outgoing Kevin De Bruyne.

The Sky Blues will take on fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday in the Premier League at Old Trafford, and they will be looking to avenge their bizarre 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture in December.

However, City come into the clash in the midst of a battle for Champions League football, with the club residing in fifth place with 51 points, 22 points behind first-placed Liverpool.

Fans were also dealt a blow this past week when legendary midfielder De Bruyne announced that he would be leaving City upon the expiry of his contract in the summer.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Gunners get 'yes' from Red Devils' transfer target thanks to Arteta and Berta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly agreed to join Arsenal in the summer transfer window, with the Londoners having jumped ahead of Manchester United in the race for his signature.

The Gunners were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, with the result leaving them 11 points behind league-leaders Liverpool despite having played an additional game.

Fans are resigned to the fact that the club look destined to finish second for a third consecutive season, but they are also keen for Mikel Arteta to be provided with reinforcements in the summer.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, but the Toon are likely to demand a fee close to £150m.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Reds identify 'Isak alternative' as Slot looks to upgrade on Nunez and Jota

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak on January 7, 2025

Liverpool are said to have identified West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen as an alternative to Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

The Reds are set to take on Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, and a victory would mean that Arne Slot's side would need just three more wins to confirm their status as champions.

However, despite the Merseysiders' success this season, there are concerns about the sustainability of their attack, particularly given the likes of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have struggled.

While the club have often been linked with a move for Newcastle's Isak as a means of upgrading in attack, the Swede reportedly has an asking price significantly in excess of £100m.

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8mo ago

Arsenal need "two strikers" this summer, and here's why Delap should be one

Arsenal should consider bringing in Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as one of two possible centre-forward options in the summer transfer window, Gunners legend Ray Parlour believes.

Delap was on target for the 11th time in the 2024-25 Premier League season on Saturday, but his opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers was inconsequential as Kieran McKenna's side fell to an agonising 2-1 defeat.

Ipswich's latest loss has pushed them to the brink of demotion back down to the Championship, as the 18th-placed Tractor Boys now sit 12 points adrift of safety with just seven games left to play.

The East Anglian outfit's likely demotion will make it extremely difficult for the club to keep hold of the in-demand Delap, who is thought to have attracted glances from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of a potential bidding war.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Bundesliga star with £42.5m release clause 'emerges as Man United target'

Piero Hincapie of Bayer Leverkusen during his side's match against Stuttgart, on November 1, 2024

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie during this summer's transfer window.

The 23-year-old has been in strong form for Leverkusen during the 2024-25 campaign, making 39 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and registering two assists in the process.

In total, Hincapie has turned out for his current team on 158 occasions, scoring seven goals and registering five assists, and he has a contract with the reigning German champions until the summer of 2029.

The Ecuador international is expected to be on the move during the summer market, though, with a number of clubs, including Liverpool, believed to be admirers of Hincapie.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Real Madrid 'planning £34m move' for 21-year-old La Liga star

Sevilla defender Juanlu Sanchez on March 21, 2025

Real Madrid are reportedly considering moving for Sevilla's Juanlu Sanchez during this summer's transfer window.

The 21-year-old has been an important player for Sevilla during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring five goals and registering four assists in 27 appearances in all competitions, including four goals and three assists in 24 league outings.

Juanlu only has a contract at Estadio Ramon until June 2026, with his deal including a release clause of â‚¬40m (£34m), and there is currently a host of speculation surrounding the Spaniard's future.

Real Madrid are said to be long-term admirers of the Spain Under-21s international, and according to Fichajes, Carlo Ancelotti's side are considering launching a bid during this summer's transfer window.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Battle lines are drawn: Prem quartet 'in competition' for Leipzig superstar

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons pictured on October 2, 2024

Manchester United will reportedly face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool for RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons during this summer's transfer window.

The Netherlands international has been in strong form for Leipzig during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring eight goals and registering six assists in 27 appearances in all competitions.

Simons joined Leipzig on a permanent deal from French giants Paris Saint-Germain during the January transfer window, with the switch said to be worth an initial £42m.

The deal could eventually rise to £67m if various add-ons are met, but there is a host of speculation surrounding the 21-year-old's future, with Leipzig thought to be open to moving him on at the end of the campaign.

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8mo ago

Garnacho house decision 'explained' amid exit talk surrounding Man United ace

Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho on January 26, 2025

Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho is allegedly planning to sell his property in Cheshire as he wants to downsize, with the Argentina international not said to be planning for a departure despite recent reports.

Garnacho has listed his house for sale during a period of intense speculation surrounding his future at Old Trafford.

According to The Sun, Garnacho is looking for £3.8m for the seven-bedroom mansion, which is just £45,000 more than he paid for it, which led to a host of talk surrounding his reasons for the decision.

However, suggestions that the 20-year-old is planning to leave Man United this summer are believed to be wide of the park.

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8mo ago

Real Betis confirm Antony stance as Man United 'plan £40m summer sale'

On loan Manchester United winger Antony during Real Betis' game against Vitoria Guimaraes, on March 6, 2025

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has said that "it won't be easy" for his side to sign Antony on a permanent basis this summer.

The Brazilian made the move to the Green and Whites on loan from Manchester United during the January transfer window, and he has been in excellent form for the La Liga club.

Antony has scored four goals and registered four assists in 12 appearances for the Seville outfit, and he has played a huge role in the team's recent upturn in form, which has seen them post six straight La Liga wins.

Real Betis are now preparing to head to Barcelona on Saturday night for what is shaping up to be a blockbuster affair, and Antony is again set to be named in the starting side for the European hopefuls.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

"Sceptical about Frimpong": Transfer replacement for Alexander-Arnold assessed

Conor Bradley could be Trent Alexander-Arnold's long-term replacement

Liverpool's reported interest in Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong may not materialise into a switch to Anfield, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has claimed.

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks certain to leave Merseyside upon the expiry of his contract in the summer amidst interest from Real Madrid, and fans have speculated that the club could look to bring in a direct replacement for the right-back.

Leverkusen's Frimpong has often been linked to Liverpool, with the wing-back scoring 22 league goals and providing 25 assists in the Bundesliga in 127 appearances for his current side.

However, Lynch tempered expectations in regard to a potential deal, citing concerns about his stylistic fit for Liverpool when he told Sports Mole: "I'm slightly sceptical about Frimpong. He's a right wing-back who is very much in the winger mould, not a traditional right-back in any sense, and Liverpool do use a back four.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Potential blow: Arsenal transfer target 'set to hold' contract talks

Spain's Nico Williams with Lamine Yamal on March 23, 2025

Arsenal-linked attacker Nico Williams is reportedly expected to hold contract talks with Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona were interested in signing Williams last summer after he played an important role in Spain's triumph at Euro 2024.

However, concerns about Barcelona's ability to register players contributed to Williams' decision to stay put for the 2024-25 campaign.

The winger is currently focused on helping Athletic achieve Champions League qualification as well as their goal of going all the way in the Europa League, with Los Leones dreaming of playing in a European final at their home stadium of San Mames.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Chelsea 'enter talks' to sign Bayern-linked prospect

Greece's Konstantinos Karetsas celebrates after scoring on March 23, 2025

Chelsea have reportedly held talks over a potential move to sign Bayern Munich-linked attacker Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk.

Enzo Maresca's side are currently focused on matters on the pitch, with the Blues looking to secure Champions League qualification and go all the way in the Conference League.

However, Chelsea's recruiting team are already drawing up plans for the summer transfer window as they look to strengthen Maresca's squad ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Their search for reinforcements appears to have led them to the Belgian top flight, where they have identified a highly-rated prospect as a potential transfer target.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

Salah succession plan in danger as Prem duo enter race for £25m 'bargain'

France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly entered the running to sign Lyon protege Rayan Cherki, who has also caught the eye of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

The 21-year-old has been considered one of the gems in the Gones crown ever since making his debut at the age of 16, and he has already produced 25 goals and 42 assists in 176 appearances for the French giants.

Cherki has enjoyed his most productive campaign to date this term with eight goals and a staggering 18 assists in 35 matches, but Lyon were rocked by a provisional relegation to Ligue 2 earlier this season for financial problems.

The seven-time Ligue 1 champions will likely be forced to sell off some of their prized assets to raise the funds required to avoid demotion, and the 2003-born Cherki certainly fits into that category.

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8mo ago RUMOUR

'Surprise' Sancho interest could lead to sensational Man Utd swap deal

Jadon Sancho of Chelsea during his side's Premier League match against Arsenal, on March 16, 2025

Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho - currently on loan at Chelsea - has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for a surprise Premier League team this summer.

The former Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City starlet joined the Blues on a temporary deal in January, with an obligation to make the move permanent for around £25m if certain conditions are met.

However, Sancho has failed to cut the mustard under Enzo Maresca in recent weeks, and it has been claimed that a loophole in the terms of his agreement could see Chelsea back out of signing him permanently.

Rather than fork out the £25m to keep Sancho, Chelsea could apparently decide to pay Man United a 'penalty fee' to send the Englishman back to Old Trafford, where his contract only runs until the end of next season.

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