Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a surprise bid for Manchester United‘s Bruno Fernandes, while Arsenal are looking to seal a move for Martín Zubimendi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid are lining up a shock summer bid for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, the Daily Star reports. Representatives from Los Blancos have been ever-presents at Old Trafford this season to watch Fernandes, who has notched 16 goals and 16 assists in all competitions. Madrid view the 30-year-old as a potential replacement for Luka Modrić, who is expected to leave the Spanish capital after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fernandes is under contract at United until 2027 and has the option to extend by a further year. As such, any permanent deal for the talismanic midfielder won’t come on the cheap.
– Real Sociedad‘s Martín Zubimendi remains a top target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, according to the Daily Mirror. While the transfer is said to be “as good as done,” a full agreement over personal terms is yet to be reached. Zubimendi has previously been linked with a move to Liverpool, but the player’s desire to remain at Sociedad ended the Reds’ hopes last summer. Nevertheless, Arsenal have persisted in their efforts to land the Spain international and will hope the allure of working with compatriot Arteta will be enough to seal the deal later this year.
– Newcastle United and AC Milan are keen on a summer deal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, TEAMtalk reports. The 29-year-old has struggled for form so far this season and has been heavily linked with a summer transfer. Amid reports of City’s desire to move Grealish on, several clubs look poised to explore the parameters of a future deal. Alongside Newcastle and Milan, Chelsea have also been mentioned as a potential destination for the England international, who is yet to score in the Premier League this season.
– VfB Stuttgart‘s Nick Woltemade is on Bayern Munich‘s radar for this summer, although there is no direct contact between the two parties just yet, according to Sky Sports Germany. While Eintracht Frankfurt also admire the 23-year-old forward, he is simply too expensive to sign in the short-term. Woltemade is enjoying a breakthrough campaign for Stuttgart, having scored nine goals in 22 Bundesliga matches to date. He also bagged an eye-catching hat trick for Germany’s under-21s earlier this week.
– AFC Bournemouth will look to make Kepa Arrizabalaga‘s loan transfer from Chelsea permanent this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish shot-stopper has been a regular in the Premier League this season under Andoni Iraola, playing in 22 of the side’s 29 games to date. However, if Chelsea’s valuation of Kepa is too high, it could scupper Bournemouth’s hopes of signing him later this year.
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