Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has emerged as a prime target for several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United. The Gunners are also contemplating a summer move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeva, indicating a busy transfer period ahead.
Here are the latest developments in the world of football transfer news.
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Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United are in a bidding war to secure Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, as reported by Nicolò Sylla. Newcastle has made it clear that they will only consider offers around £100 million for the Italian international, who has become an integral part of the team since his transfer from AC Milan in 2023. This news comes just days after reports indicated Manchester United made inquiries about Tonali’s midfield partner, Bruno Guimarães.
In related news, Arsenal is reportedly gaining an advantage in the pursuit of RB Leipzig center-back Castello Lucaba. According to Christian Falk, Bayern Munich appears unlikely to make a move for the 23-year-old, who has gained significant attention within the Bundesliga. Despite his contract lasting until 2029, Lucaba is believed to be open to exploring options, particularly in the Premier League. While Leipzig has a release clause of £69 million in his contract, reports suggest they might entertain offers closer to £52 million this summer.
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In other transfer news, Chelsea forward Liam Delap has caught the attention of Newcastle United, as reported by talkSPORT. The 23-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town last summer, has struggled for consistent playing time at Stamford Bridge. With João Pedro making an impact in the number nine role, Chelsea is reportedly open to discussing a sale. Newcastle’s interest in Delap is longstanding, having attempted to secure him in 2025 following an impressive Premier League performance. His contract with Chelsea extends until June 2031.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur scouts have been monitoring Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubor, as reported by the Daily Mail. The Premier League side is expected to seek a new number one goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, particularly with Guglielmo Vicario linked to a move to Inter Milan. Atubor, who has drawn comparisons to Manuel Neuer, has been a reliable presence for Freiburg this season, helping the team maintain their position in the Bundesliga.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Internazionale defender Alessandro Bastoni appears to be faltering, as reported by TEAMtalk. The Serie A club is rumored to be preparing a substantial contract extension for Bastoni amid interest from both Barcelona and Chelsea. At 26, Bastoni is being evaluated by Liverpool as a potential successor to club captain Virgil van Dijk, who is set to turn 35 this summer.
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Juventus is reportedly showing a keen interest in Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, who is anticipated to leave the club at the conclusion of the season, according to Ben Jacobs.
In contract news, Manchester United’s Koby Mainu is on the verge of signing a lucrative extension, while defender Harry Maguire is also in discussions for a one-year extension (Talk Sports).
Both Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have dispatched scouts to watch Cagliari right-back Marco Palestra (Niccolò Cilla).
On the player front, Keiynan Dewsbury-Hall is reportedly content at Everton, despite emerging links to Manchester United (Team talk).
Furthermore, Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can is set to extend his contract, ensuring his stay until 2027 (Sky Germany). Bayer Leverkusen has triggered a clause to re-sign 18-year-old midfielder Kerim Alaibegovic from RB Salzburg (Sky Germany).
In other transfer talks, FC Dallas is negotiating to sign Santiago Moreno from Brazilian club Fluminense, proposing an initial loan with a future purchase option (Tom Bogart). Chelsea is also nearing an agreement to sign Union Santa Fe left-back Mateo Del Blanco (Ekrem Konur). Lastly, Bournemouth’s head coach, Andoni Iraola, has emerged as a front-runner to replace Ernesto Valverde at Athletic Club following the season (Marca).
