Real Madrid have made an inquiry about Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori amid the club’s ongoing presidential election, according to Nicolo Schira. The 24‑year‑old is reported to be of interest as the LaLiga side prepares for a potential reunification with an expected new head coach, Jose Mourinho, who worked with Calafiori during a spell at Roma.
Calafiori featured regularly for Arsenal last season, making 22 starts in 26 appearances as the club claimed the Premier League title. He remains under contract at the Emirates Stadium through the summer of 2029.
Bayern Munich are tracking PSV Eindhoven and USMNT full back Sergiño Dest, Eindhovens Dagblad reports. The 25‑year‑old is said to be on Bayern’s shortlist and would reportedly require an offer in the region of €25 million; Sport adds that Barcelona would be entitled to 20 percent of any future transfer fee. Bayern are also closing in on PSV team‑mate Ismael Saibari, 25.
Manchester United have been linked with Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, The Times reports. The 26‑year‑old, who arrived at Real Madrid from AS Monaco for €80 million in 2022, made 33 LaLiga starts last season and has been identified as a potential midfield reinforcement. Separately, ESPN reports Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Éderson, with Atalanta accepting an initial £35 million plus up to £4 million in add‑ons.
Other transfer developments include Paris Saint‑Germain leading the race for Lokomotiv Moscow attacking midfielder Alexey Batrakov, TEAMtalk reports; the 20‑year‑old scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists in 28 Russian Premier League matches last season, though UK sanctions complicate Premier League interest. The Daily Mail says clubs including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United have scouted AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, who contributed directly to nine goals in 12 games and could command around £20 million. ESPN adds Manchester City had an opening bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson rejected and that Liverpool have reached agreement to appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach.
