Some influential voices within Real Madrid have suggested that Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice should be a priority as the club debates its midfield plans, according to TEAMtalk. The club is also assessing Manchester City’s Rodri and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández as options, the report adds.
Arsenal appear relaxed about Rice’s situation and have opened discussions over a new contract, TEAMtalk reports.
Paris Saint-Germain made an offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez and asked to postpone formal negotiations until after their Champions League final against Arsenal, Diario Sport reports. After winning that final, PSG are expected to renew their efforts; Atlético are reportedly seeking well over €100 million, and Mundo Deportivo suggests Barcelona have lodged a €100 million offer.
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to sign Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers despite reported interest from PSG, The Mirror says, with Villa possibly willing to sell to balance the books. TEAMtalk adds that Manchester City are also in the race alongside Arsenal and Chelsea.
Darwin Núñez has been mentioned in talks between Al Hilal and Barcelona concerning João Cancelo, Mundo Deportivo reports. The striker has been left out of Al Hilal’s squad for league matches since the winter after the signing of Karim Benzema and has been linked with Premier League clubs and sides from other major European leagues.
Barcelona have reportedly reached a complete agreement to sign Bernardo Silva as a free agent when his Manchester City contract expires, though the deal is not finalised and still needs approval from coach Hansi Flick, according to AS.
Other reports include PSG considering Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi alongside RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande (L’Equipe); Manchester United closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson for about £35 million (talkSPORT); Ibrahima Konaté having several opportunities after leaving Liverpool as a free agent (Fabrizio Romano); Alisson Becker informing Liverpool he wants to join Juventus (La Gazzetta dello Sport); Juventus targeting Jean-Philippe Mateta and Randal Kolo Muani (La Gazzetta dello Sport); Inter Milan focusing on Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Atalanta’s Marco Palestra (Tuttosport); and potential player-plus deals between Inter and Roma involving Manu Kone, Davide Frattesi, Evan Ndicka and Carlos Augusto (La Gazzetta dello Sport).
