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Gunners face transfer 'battle' with PSG for Serie A defender ahead of 2025-26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025")
Arsenal are reportedly braced to battle Paris Saint-Germain for Roma defender Evan Ndicka, as Mikel Arteta looks to finally win the Premier League title in 2025-26.
The Londoners were beaten 1-0 by the French side in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele's early goal enough to separate the teams.
Winning the Champions League represents the Gunners' only chance of silverware this term given Liverpool have confirmed their status as Premier League champions.
Arteta will be disappointed that his players failed to take advantage of a number of opportunities in the final third, and missed chances from the likes of Gabriel Martinelli have reignited claims that the club must make offensive reinforcements in the summer.
Reds receive 'free run' at Premier League defender amid Konate exit fears
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fibrahima-konate_1.jpg "Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate pictured on October 23, 2024")
Liverpool have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, with Newcastle United said to have dropped out of the race for his signature.
Despite winning the Premier League title on Sunday thanks to their 5-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, the Merseysiders look certain to strengthen considerably in the summer.
The club have consistently been linked with the signature of attacking reinforcements given the uncertainty surrounding Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota, but they may also have to look for defensive additions.
Centre-back Ibrahima Konate will have just one year left on his contract in the summer, and it is difficult to see the club allowing the Frenchman to leave as a free agent.
Man United's 'main competition' for summer Gyokeres deal 'revealed'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on November 1, 2024")
Atletico Madrid are reportedly Manchester United's strongest competition when it comes to a summer deal for Sporting Lisbon's in-form centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sweden international is having an outstanding 2024-25 campaign for his Lisbon club, scoring 52 goals and registering 12 assists in 48 appearances in all competitions.
Gyokeres has a record of 95 goals and 27 assists in 98 outings for Sporting, meanwhile, and he is expected to be on the move during this summer's transfer window.
There is a £85m release clause in his contract, but it is understood that Sporting could sell for a fee in the region of £55m due to a gentleman's agreement which exists between the player and club.
Agent confirms Man United's interest in teenager compared to Bellingham, Pogba
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Manchester United are considering a summer move for Partizan midfielder Ognjen Ugresic, according to his agent.
The 18-year-old has made eight appearances for Partizan's first team, scoring once, while he has been capped at Under-19s level by Serbia.
Ugresic's agent Ostoja Stjepanovic has claimed that Man United are interested in his client, while teams from Italy are also said to be considering making a move during this summer's transfer window.
"I can confirm that the winter press reports are based on reality, there is interest in him from many places: not only Manchester United observers are following his development, but also Serie A clubs," Stjepanovic told Nemzeti Sport.
The new Yaya Toure: Chelsea 'at the head of the queue' for in-demand midfielder
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Chelsea are reportedly at the head of the queue for Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom.
The 20-year-old has been in strong form for his Ligue 2 club during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring twice and registering five assists in 32 appearances in all competitions, and it is understood that a number of major teams are tracking him.
According to The Sun, Chelsea are leading the race for the Cameroonian, with the Blues sending scouts to watch him on a number of occasions this term, while West Ham United and Aston Villa are also said to be monitoring his progress.
Avom's current deal is due to run until June 2026, but Lorient are said to be desperately attempting to sign him to an extension in order to place them in a stronger position when it comes to any potential transfer negotiations.
'Pretty high' - Arsenal, Liverpool 'learn' hefty Mbuemo asking price
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fbryan-mbeumo.jpg "Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on December 7, 2024")
Brentford are reportedly set to demand over £60m for Arsenal and Liverpool target Bryan Mbuemo this summer.
The Cameroon international has been linked with a switch away from the Gtech Community Stadium, where he has enjoyed a marvellous campaign for the Bees.
Mbuemo has found the net on 18 occasions and provided six assists for Thomas Frank's troops, helping them move towards a mid-table finish this term.
One of the 25-year-old's brightest performances of the term arrived on April 19, when he provided three goal contributions during the 4-2 battering of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sibling reunion possible as Real Madrid 'show interest' in Jobe Bellingham
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fobjud.jpg "Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham pictured on June 1, 2024")
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham in the future.
Los Blancos are casting their scouting net far and wide following a sobering campaign to date, with their latest loss arriving in the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona at the end of April.
Meanwhile on the British Isles, Bellingham is looking to guide Sunderland back to the Premier League, where enticing derby clashes with Newcastle United await.
The 19-year-old was named Championship Young Player of the Season recently after a blistering second campaign at the Stadium of Light, emulating the achievements of older brother Jude Bellingham five years ago.
Midfield dilemmas in mind with Liverpool 'willing' to offer £51m for midfielder
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fangelo-stiller.jpg "Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart after his side's match against Werder Bremen, on November 30, 2024")
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller.
The 24-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, playing 30 top-flight matches to date, scoring once and providing eight assists.
Stiller could join the newly-crowned Premier League champions next term, with Liverpool winning the title during their maiden campaign under Arne Slot.
The Reds only needed a point versus Tottenham Hotspur last time out to secure the English crown, however Slot's winning machine went several steps further, smashing the Anfield visitors 5-1.
Wolves 'take stance' over potential sale of Brazil international amid Man City talk
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly taken a specific stance regarding the potential sale of Joao Gomes.
The West Midlands outfit are currently on one of their best runs of form in their history having won six successive matches in the Premier League.
However, ahead of their trip to Manchester City on Friday night, Wolves are already facing the prospect of losing Matheus Cunha with a £62.5m release clause having been inserted in his contract.
Gomes is another player who has recently penned improved terms at Molineux, club officials moving to strengthen their position in anticipation of big-money bids for the Brazil international.
"I hope": Kim responds to Chelsea, Newcastle transfer speculation
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fkim-min-jae.jpg "Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae on April 8, 2025")
Kim Min-jae has responded to transfer speculation linking him with a move away from Bayern Munich this summer.
The 28-year-old defender joined the German giants from Napoli for an initial €50m in July 2023 and has since made a total of 79 appearances across all competitions.
He was unable to lift silverware in his debut campaign at the Allianz Arena, but the South Korea international is soon set to celebrate winning his first Bundesliga title as Bayern sit eight points clear at the summit with only three games remaining.
Kim has established himself as a first-team regular under head coach Vincent Kompany this season, with only three Bayern players making more appearances than the centre-back (43) across all tournaments.
"You never know": Elliott addresses Liverpool future amid Newcastle links
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Harvey Elliott has refused to rule out the prospect of leaving Liverpool in the future, but he would ideally like to stay at Anfield and fight for his place in the first team.
The versatile midfielder burst onto the scene with Fulham as a 15-year-old before joining Liverpool in the summer of 2019, and then spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
Since then, Elliott has made 143 senior appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, chipping in with 14 goals and 19 assists as well as winning six trophies, including two EFL Cups.
The 22-year-old has also won his first Premier League title this season, but he has not started a single top-flight game under manager Arne Slot, making 14 appearances off the substitutes' bench.
Aston Villa 'could abandon' Asensio deal to sign six-time PL winner
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fmarco-asensio_1.jpg "Marco Asensio of Aston Villa celebrates scoring against Club Brugge, on March 12, 2025")
Aston Villa could reportedly abandon their plans to sign Marco Asensio on a permanent basis and recruit a six-time Premier League winner instead this summer.
Asensio moved to Villa Park in the January transfer window on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season after falling down the pecking order at Parc des Princes.
The 29-year-old made an electric start to life under Unai Emery, scoring eight goals and providing one assists across seven matches between the end of February and beginning of April.
Asensio continues to feature regularly in Villa's first team, although he has failed to contribute to a single goal in his last seven appearances across all competitions.
Real Madrid superstar 'seriously considering' summer Bernabeu departure
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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is reportedly giving serious consideration to leaving Bernabeu this summer.
The Brazil international made the move to Los Blancos from Santos in July 2019, and he has represented the Spanish and European champions on 267 occasions in all competitions, scoring 68 goals and registering 50 assists in the process.
This season, the 24-year-old has 13 goals and 10 assists in 50 outings for Carlo Ancelotti's side, but his recent performances have been called into question, which has led to speculation surrounding his future.
Rodrygo found it difficult to make his mark in both legs of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal, while he also struggled in the final of the Copa del Rey against Barcelona, which led to him being withdrawn at the break.
Goal machine incoming? Man United boss Amorim addresses reports of £55m Gyokeres swoop
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on March 9, 2025")
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has insisted that he has not spoken with Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres about the possibility of making the move to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
The 26-year-old has been in red-hot form for Sporting this term, scoring 52 times and registering 12 assists in 48 appearances in all competitions, including 38 goals and seven assists in 30 league matches.
Gyokeres has a contract in Lisbon until June 2028, but it is widely expected that he will be on the move this summer, with Man United believed to be huge admirers of the Sweden international.
Amorim is thought to be determined to engineer a reunion with the striker this summer, but it has been suggested that the Red Devils will need to secure Champions League qualification for next season in order to sign him.
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