Liverpool look set to rival Chelsea for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, while Bayer Leverkusen are lining up a move for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool are in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, reports Sky Sport Deutschland. The Reds have already held “concrete” talks with Ekitike, and summer exits for the likes of Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa could intensify their interest. Chelsea, meanwhile, have so far failed to agree a deal with Frankfurt for the 22-year-old, although they haven’t submitted an official offer yet. While a transfer to Stamford Bridge is still thought to be “possible” for Ekitike, it’s unclear how Chelsea’s pursuit of the player will progress in the days and weeks ahead. Frankfurt have quoted a transfer fee of €100 million.
– Bayer Leverkusen have identified Manchester City’s Jack Grealish as a perfect replacement for Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz, The Sun reports. With the England international deemed surplus to requirements by City boss Pep Guardiola, a summer move is looking increasingly likely. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have all been linked with moves in recent weeks, but Leverkusen could skip the line to try to land Grealish, who has a £40 million valuation.
– Record reports that Viktor Gyökeres is angry with the transfer fee Sporting CP are demanding to allow the striker to leave the club this summer. A target of Arsenal and Manchester United, Gyökeres had a gentleman’s agreement to move for €60m plus €10m in add-ons, much less than his €100m release clause. He stayed in Lisbon last summer on that basis. However, Sporting are quoting €80m during talks with interested clubs. The 27-year-old, who has a contract with Sporting until June 2028, scored 39 league goals in 33 appearances to help Sporting lift the league title.
– Tottenham could rival Man United for Antoine Semenyo‘s signature, Sky Sports News has reported. The AFC Bournemouth winger remains of interest to United after Brentford rejected their £55m bid for Bryan Mbeumo. However, Spurs are now “stepping up their interest” in Semenyo. The 25-year-old scored 13 goals in all competitions last season and has been a standout performer since joining Bournemouth in 2023 from Bristol City.
– Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz is a “top target” for Al Nassr, reports Fabrizio Romano. While no official offer has been tabled, the Saudi Pro League club could soon launch a bid for the Spaniard. Al Nassr are likely to face strong pushback from PSG, as head coach Luis Enrique considers him to be a crucial member of the squad following the club’s Champions League triumph last month.
OTHER RUMORS
– Aston Villa are closely monitoring Real Betis winger Jesús Rodriguez. The 19-year-old is sought after by the likes of Napoli, Brighton & Hove Albion and AC Milan. Rodríguez is under contract at Betis until 2029 but could be available for around €35m. (TEAMtalk)
– Bayern Munich have been told they must pay £50m to sign 23-year-old defender Maxime Esteve from Burnley. (Football Insider)
– Talks between Paris Saint-Germain and Bournemouth for the transfer of Ilya Zabarni are no closer to a resolution. PSG have had an offer of €50m rejected by the Premier League club, who have told the Champions League winners they want €70m. (L’Equipe)
– Newcastle United are the latest club to show an interest in West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, the winger who could be available for a move to enable Hammers boss Graham Potter to invest in other areas of his squad. (Football Insider)
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