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Real deal 'approved' with club on verge of signing Premier League star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fxabi-alonso.jpg "Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at a press conference on November 4, 2024")
Real Madrid are said to have agreed a deal to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, with terms on his £50m release clause having been accepted.
The Cherries centre-back has enjoyed an excellent season on the south coast, helping guide Bournemouth to their highest ever Premier League points tally (53) with two games still to play.
There is still a chance that 10th-placed Bournemouth could qualify for Europe, though boss Andoni Iraola is unlikely to be able to lead his side into Europe next term with Huijsen at the club.
The 20-year-old can be bought for a fee of £50m, with sides such as Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all credited with an interest in his signature.
Frimpong transfer twist: Reds identify former Slot player as 'alternative'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fjeremie-frimpong.jpg "Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong reacts during his side's UEFA Champions League game against Liverpool FC on November 5, 2024")
Liverpool have reportedly identified RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida as an alternative to Jeremie Frimpong in their hunt for a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Though the Reds have been declared Premier League champions, supporters' mood was somewhat dampened by Alexander-Arnold's announcement that he intends to leave Anfield in the summer.
Fans have speculated about potential successors to the right-back, and Bayer Leverkusen's Frimpong has been touted as a possible candidate.
However, there are concerns about whether the wing-back would be able to adapt to playing in a four-man defence given he has predominantly played in a back five in Germany.
Liverpool 'make contact' over move for Man City-linked attacker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Ffriwir.jpg "Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz pictured on January 29, 2025")
Liverpool have reportedly made contact over a potential move to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz.
Leverkusen already know that they will lose their head coach Xabi Alonso this summer, with the Spaniard set to take over the reins at Real Madrid.
The German club are now fearing that Wirtz could follow him out the exit door despite having two years left to run on his contract.
At the weekend, it was reported that Leverkusen's domestic rivals Bayern Munich have already agreed a deal with the player's camp over a potential move.
Barcelona 'willing to listen to offers' for eight players this summer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fgavi-fermin-lopez.jpg "Barcelona's Gavi and Fermin Lopez on October 20, 2024")
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for eight players this summer, including Ronald Araujo, Gavi and Fermin Lopez.
The Catalan giants are on the brink of completing a domestic treble in Hansi Flick's first season as head coach.
Having already clinched the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona could win the league title in the next couple of days to cap off a successful season.
However, the Blaugrana are not willing to rest on their laurels, with sporting director Deco already drawing up plans for the summer transfer window.
Jose's choice: Fenerbahce 'working on summer deal' for Man United attacker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fsanrass.jpg "Manchester United's Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on February 26, 2023")
Fenerbahce are reportedly working on a summer deal for Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho.
The 25-year-old joined Chelsea on loan last summer, and he has represented the Blues on 40 occasions during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring four goals and registering 10 assists in the process.
Chelsea have an obligation to purchase the Englishman this summer, for a fee in the region of £25m, but it is understood that the London club are considering paying £5m to cancel the agreement.
While Sancho's numbers this season are impressive, the bulk of his strong displays have come in the Conference League, and he has only managed three goals and five assists in 30 Premier League matches.
Back to Italy: CL finalists 'interested in signing' Man Utd attacker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fdiazir.jpg "Manchester United's Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee pictured on September 25, 2024")
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly wanted by Inter Milan ahead of the summer transfer window.
Since making the high-profile switch from Bologna to Old Trafford last summer, the Dutchman has netted just seven goals across 48 competitive appearances.
It was thought that Zirkzee's 2024-25 term was ended by a hamstring issue in April, however the player is hopeful of returning in time to feature in next week's Europa League final.
For the 16th-placed side in the Premier League standings, the 23-year-old has made the net ripple on just three occasions in 32 league appearances.
Rudiger's new partner? Real Madrid target to 'terminate' contract at club
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fantonio-rudiger.jpg "Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger pictured on March 13, 2025")
Real Madrid target Aymeric Laporte is reportedly set to leave Al-Nassr this summer.
The 30-year-old made the high-profile switch from Manchester City to the Middle East during the summer transfer window of 2023 for around £23m.
Los Blancos have been linked with the player in the past, with the Spanish giants losing to arch rivals Barcelona last time out in La Liga.
Laporte has featured in 20 Saudi Pro League matches during the 2024-25 campaign, making the net ripple on four occasions from a centre-back position.
Raphina replacement: Barca 'considering' shock move for Milan star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fjoaraf.jpg "Joao Felix and Rafael Leao of AC Milan look dejected on February 18, 2025")
Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao this summer.
The 25-year-old could be heading out of the Rossoneri ranks over the off-season, with a number of top European clubs chasing his signature.
In the race for Leao, Premier League outfit Chelsea have supposedly opened talks with the Portugal international over a possible switch to Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile in Catalonia, Barcelona are close to snatching the La Liga crown from Real Madrid, who won the Spanish title and Champions League last term.
New Premier League club 'joins race' for Sara amid Man City interest
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Manchester City will reportedly face competition from a Premier League rival if they attempt to sign Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara.
Despite having spent in the region of £180m during the winter, Pep Guardiola and new sporting director Hugo Viana are preparing to go to work when the summer market opens in June.
Although Nico Gonzalez was signed earlier in the year, it has been well documented that another central midfielder should arrive at the Etihad Stadium.
At the end of last month, it was claimed that Guardiola was an admirer of Sara, who spent two years in the Championship with Norwich City before moving to Turkey.
Arsenal 'make decision' over Rodrygo after discovering Real Madrid's asking price
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Arsenal have reportedly decided whether to pursue a summer deal for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
Despite currently being in line for a third successive second-placed finish in the Premier League table and reaching the Champions League semi-finals, it has been well-documented that a new striker could arrive at the Emirates Stadium.
Although Kai Havertz is viewed as a valuable option by Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus has dropped down the pecking order and is currently sidelined with a knee injury.
With new sporting director Andrea Berta now at the helm, plans are being put in place regarding preferred transfer targets for when the market re-opens in June.
Wolves 'enquire' about Colombian midfielder in line to represent Championship club
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fgustavo-puerta.jpg "Hull City midfielder Gustavo Puerta in March 2025.")
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly hold an interest in a player who is due to join Hull City on a permanent basis.
Despite having suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, Wolves have already secured their top-flight status for another 12 months with Vitor Pereira making a positive impact at Molineux.
A certain level of focus can now be turned to the summer transfer window where Wolves are expected to have funds available, partly aided by the sale of Matheus Cunha who has a £62.5m release clause in his contract.
In recent markets, Wolves have made a conscious effort to add South American players to their squad, mainly from Brazil to complement the Portuguese-speaking personnel at the club.
'Talks held' as Man United 'eye summer move' for £50m-rated Bournemouth ace
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fantdea.jpg "Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen and Antoine Semenyo pictured on January 18, 2025")
Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo and his representatives over a potential move to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
The Red Devils are planning to boost their attack in the upcoming market, with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha and Ipswich Town's Liam Delap also wanted by the club.
Semenyo has also been heavily linked with a switch to the 20-time English champions in recent months, and according to talkSPORT, discussions have been held over a transfer ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
The 25-year-old has been in impressive form for Bournemouth during the 2024-25 season, scoring 11 times and registering seven assists in 40 appearances in all competitions.
Heading for the Premier League? Guardiola 'dreams of signing' Barcelona star
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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola reportedly 'dreams' of bringing Barcelona's Dani OImo to the Etihad Stadium.
The 27-year-old made the move to Barcelona from RB Leipzig during last summer's transfer window, and he has represented the Catalan giants on 36 occasions this season, scoring 11 goals and registering six assists in the process.
Hansi Flick's side paid in the region of €60m (£51m) for the Spain international, who penned a six-year contract at Camp Nou, with his release clause set at €500m (£429m).
Olmo has had injury problems this season, while Barcelona have also had issues registering him due to their financial issues, and he was linked with a shock move away from the club on a free transfer earlier this year.
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