AC Milan winger Rafael Leão is garnering interest from Manchester United, while Manchester City’s Tijani Lijnders may seek a transfer this summer.
Here are the latest transfer news and rumors from across the football world.
Notable Transfer Rumors
Manchester United scouts are set to observe winger Rafael Leão during AC Milan’s match against Juventus this Sunday, according to reports from Calciomercato. The talented player is not considered indispensable by the Serie A club, who have set his market value at approximately €60 million. With Leão’s strong performance — nine goals in 25 Serie A appearances this season — a summer transfer could be imminent.
Striker Nicholas Jackson is expected to return to Chelsea after his loan spell at Bayern Munich concludes at the end of the season. Fabrizio Romano has disclosed that Bayern does not intend to exercise their €65 million option to buy the player permanently. Jackson, a Senegalese international, has tallied 10 goals in all competitions this season, including seven in the Bundesliga, prompting both he and Chelsea to evaluate their options as the transfer window approaches.
Midfielder Tijani Lijnders has had a challenging debut season at Manchester City, and Calciomercato suggests he may end his tenure at the club this summer. Since January, Lijnders has not made a Premier League start, prompting speculation about his future at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United is also eyeing Atalanta midfielder Ederson as part of their summer recruitment strategy, according to TalkSport. United is poised to place two central midfielders on the transfer market as they prepare for potential departures of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte. Ederson, who could be available for around £42 million as he enters the final year of his contract, has reportedly reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid, although negotiations between the clubs have stalled.
In other transfer news, Barcelona is reportedly on the verge of signing 18-year-old winger Jesus Biciu from Club Brugge, as noted by Sky Germany. Although he has yet to make his debut in Belgium’s top flight, Biciu is open to the opportunity, and discussions between the two clubs are already underway.
Additional Transfer Updates
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Meanwhile, midfielder Lukas Bergvall is not planning on departing Tottenham Hotspur despite interest from Aston Villa and Chelsea. However, his transfer intentions might shift if Spurs face relegation from the Premier League, according to Football Insider.
Additionally, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva is reportedly inclined to reject offers from several Premier League sides this summer, with his focus solely on a move to Barcelona as his contract nears its expiration in June.
Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen is anticipated to join Roma next season, with a transfer fee estimated at around €25 million, and he is expected to sign a contract that extends until 2030, as per Niccolò Cilla.
Furthermore, Bayern Munich is in contention for the free transfer of Dusan Vlahovic this summer, according to recent reports. Both Manchester United and Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on Borussia Dortmund wing-back Julian Ryerson’s progress, as noted by Ekrem Konur.
Lastly, several clubs from both France and England are monitoring Watford’s Ousmane Maamma, who is expected to depart the Championship side at the season’s conclusion for under €15 million, as reported by Santi Auna.
