Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Braun has attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal, while Liverpool is keeping an eye on West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes. Here’s a roundup of the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
Recent Transfer Rumors
According to The Athletic, both Bayern Munich and Arsenal are closely monitoring Nathaniel Braun’s development. The 22-year-old is part of Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany World Cup squad and is expected to draw significant interest during the upcoming transfer window, particularly if he performs well in the tournament. Bayern is looking to bolster its full-back lineup, while Arsenal sees Braun as a versatile asset for their Premier League ambitions.
Liverpool is reportedly tracking West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes for a potential summer transfer, as revealed by TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old Portuguese international is also on the radar of Manchester United, who are eager to enhance their midfield following a confirmed £35 million deal with Brazilian player Ederson from Atalanta. With West Ham facing relegation to the Championship, they may entertain offers for Fernandes but are said to be seeking around £80 million.
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Manchester United has been scouting Juventus defender Pierre Carles, who is hesitant to sign a new contract with the Serie A club, according to Corriere dello Sport. At 25, Carles, who joined Juventus in 2025 after a successful five-year stint at AC Milan, has caught United’s eye with his leadership skills and flexibility to play either right-back or centre-back. Tottenham is also interested, and Juventus may consider offers in the region of €45 million.
Chelsea is eyeing a move for Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso as Marc Cucurella’s departure seems imminent. Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Cambiaso, 26, has previously been linked with Manchester City and that Juventus, having missed out on Champions League qualification, may be open to a sale. Chelsea views him as a potential successor to Cucurella, though Juventus is reportedly asking for around €50 million.
Footmercato indicates that if Junior Crupi leaves AFC Bournemouth this summer, he prefers a move to Paris Saint-Germain. After a stellar debut season in which he scored 13 Premier League goals, Bournemouth values the teenager at around €100 million. PSG faces stiff competition from various European heavyweights, including Arsenal, who are also keen on acquiring the young talent.
Updates from ESPN
Manchester United has confirmed a contract with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, agreeing to an initial fee of £35 million (approximately $47 million) plus an additional £4 million in performance-related bonuses.
Liverpool has reportedly finalized plans to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach. He is expected to be officially announced as Liverpool’s manager by the end of the week following successful discussions with sporting director Richard Hughes, who brought Iraola to AFC Bournemouth in 2023.
Additional Transfer Rumors
Aston Villa is determined to retain forward Morgan Rodgers amid mounting interest from Arsenal. Meanwhile, Elche forward Alvaro Rodríguez has caught the attention of multiple Premier League clubs, including Bournemouth and Hull City, leading up to the summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich is aiming to secure PSV’s Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari before the World Cup commences, with personal terms already agreed upon between the player and the club. In contrast, Real Madrid has no current plans to recall Victor Muñoz despite having a three-year option to do so, as the winger is included in Spain’s World Cup squad.
Internazionale is hastening the process to sign Cagliari right-back Marco Palestra in response to Denzel Dumfries’ imminent transfer to Real Madrid. Palestra, valued at €50 million, is also attracting interest from several clubs in the Premier League. Additionally, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Club Brugge’s Germany Under-21 striker Nicolo Tresoldi, while Ajax is in discussions with Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos.
Juventus is contemplating a summer move for Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert, viewing him as a potential replacement for Brahim Dias from Real Madrid. Brighton & Hove Albion has secured a verbal agreement with young AIK player Zadok Johanna, while Werder Bremen midfielder Jens Stage has expressed his desire to transfer to Hoffenheim this summer. Lastly, Juventus recently held talks with Emiliano Martinez’s agent, as they consider a transfer for the Aston Villa goalkeeper.
