Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller could be the next star to move to MLS, while Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly moved to the top of Arsenal‘s transfer shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Thomas Müller has received offers from clubs in MLS as it looks increasingly likely he will leave Bayern Munich this summer, Sky Sports Deutschland reports. Müller, 35, is out of contract at the end of the season, and talks are ongoing over a new one-year deal. However, it looks as though the former Germany international will be leaving the club where he has spent his entire professional career, winning 32 trophies including 12 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues. Müller, a World Cup winner in 2014, had an offer from the Saudi Pro League last summer, but now he could be headed to the United States instead.
– Arsenal hold a “strong interest” in Viktor Gyökeres and could target the Sporting CP striker in the summer, The Athletic reports. New Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is a firm admirer of the 26-year-old, who is viewed as a more attainable target than Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. While Gyökeres is under contract at Sporting until June 2028, it is widely believed that his valuation is a lot lower than that of Isak, who could cost interested clubs upwards of £120 million.
– Manchester United hold a key advantage over the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle United in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, according to the Daily Mirror. Sources close to the 22-year-old indicate that a summer move to the Premier League is a distinct possibility. A £60m valuation has been mooted for the France under-21 international, which has seemingly alerted the attention of Man United in particular. Ekitike is a boyhood fan of the Red Devils, which could make all the difference if a Premier League bidding war ensues at the end of the season.
– Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold’s proposed move to Real Madrid is a “done deal,” says Nicolo Schira. The Liverpool star is now expected to join Los Blancos once his contract expires at the end of the season, although it remains to be seen whether he’ll be free to feature for Carlo Ancelotti’s team in June’s FIFA Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Madrid over the past year, after reportedly turning down several new contract offers from Liverpool.
– Ajax defender Jorrel Hato has been identified by Liverpool as the long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, Football Insider reports. Hato, 19, is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or left-back. Liverpool face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid for the Netherlands international, who would likely fetch a transfer fee of around £40m.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Barcelona and Manchester City are both tracking Leicester City’s 15-year-old winger Jeremy Monga, who was named on the bench for an FA Cup match last month. (Daily Mail)
– Manchester City will have to stump up around £50m if they want to sign AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this summer. (Football Insider)
– Everton are lining up a shock summer bid for Liverpool youngster Ben Doak, who has shone on loan at Middlesbrough this season is available for around £25m. (The Scottish Sun)
– Ipswich Town are “well protected” when it comes to in-demand striker Liam Delap‘s contract amid reports of interest from Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. (East Anglian Daily Times)
– Although Carlo Ancelotti is considered the Brazil Football Confederation’s preferred choice to guide Brazil following Dorival Júnior’s sacking as coach last week, Jorge Jesus has topped an online poll on candidates for the job. (Globoesporte)
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