Udinese and Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca has emerged as a leading summer target for Manchester United, while Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United could raid the Italian transfer market again, according to The Sun, with a move for Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca. The 24-year-old, valued at £29m, joined Udinese on loan from Pisa in 2023 before moving permanently last summer. He has scored 10 Serie A goals in 28 appearances this season, earning his first senior cap for Italy in a Nations League fixture against Israel in October. United have sent scouts to watch the 6-foot-7 Lucca, who has been dubbed the new Peter Crouch, and are considering a move.AC Milan and Juventus are also reported to be tracking the player.
– Chelsea are looking at Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old is “definitely” a player under consideration by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, and there is belief that BVB would be willing to part ways with him in the summer. Multiple clubs across Europe are keeping close tabs on his situation. Gittens has contributed to 10 goals in 27 matches this season, but a dip in form has seen him fail to score or assist in his last 16 games across all competitions.
– Four clubs are at the front of the queue in the race for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, reports Marca. The 26-year-old, on loan at Galatasaray until the end of the season, is being monitored by Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Juventus. Gli Azzurri would be willing to negotiate offers even if clubs make proposals worth below his €75 million release clause.
– Internazionale are interested in Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz, reports Mundo Deportivo. The Nerazzurri have identified the 20-year-old as one of their first potential reinforcements for next season, but they could face competition from Real Madrid, who inserted a €9 million clause that allows them to re-sign their former player. Paz has scored six goals while assisting another five in 27 Serie A appearances this season, as one of the standouts for manager Cesc Fabregas.
– A move for Real Madrid and Turkey international attacking midfielder Arda Güler is being considered by Aston Villa, according to TEAMtalk. The Premier League club are reported to hold “long-standing interest” in the 20-year-old, and they wouldn’t face competition from Liverpool despite the Reds being linked recently. Los Blancos would be open to keeping hold of Guler, though they are willing to let him decide whether he wants to stay after struggling for regular first-team minutes — with just seven league starts so far this season.
OTHER RUMORS
– Arsenal have ended their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. The Gunners are set to look elsewhere in their search for a striker, after making a £40 million approach for the 29-year-old in January. (Daily Mirror)
– Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa and Tottenham Hotspur full-back Destiny Udogie are on AC Milan’s list of summer transfer targets. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Inter Milan and Marseille are some way apart in their valuation of Luis Henrique. The Serie A club are prepared to pay €25m for the 23-year-old forward, who is also tracked by Premier League clubs, but Marseille are pushing for €35m. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
– Bayern Munich are also interested in Luis Henrique, and have held initial talks with the winger as a potential replacement for Kingsley Coman or Serge Gnabry. (Bild)
– Jose Mourinho is among four foreign coaches that Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) is considering for the national team job. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains CBF’s ideal choice but the Italian manager’s contract runs until 2026. (Globo)
– Saul Niguez will not return to Atletico Madrid when his season-long loan at Sevilla expires. Instead, Sevilla will activate a clause which allows them to keep Saul for the 2025-26 season. (Diario AS)
– Bayer Leverkusen believe they can beat Arsenal to the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Leverkusen, who have also been linked to Manchester City’s Stefan Ortega in their search for a new No. 1, believe that offering him Champions League football as first-choice can swing it. (Bild)
– Arsenal will have to make Nico Williams one of their highest-paid players, on a salary of £250,000-a-week, to complete a deal this summer. The 22-year-old has a release clause of around £50 million in his Athletic Club contract. (Daily Telegraph)
– Bayer Leverkusen could make an offer for Manchester City reserve goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, hoping the 32-year-old could be available for as little as €8m. (Bild)
– Crystal Palace have earmarked Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Alassane Pléa should they need to find a replacement for the in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer. (Foot Mercato)
– Palace are also looking at Lens defender Facundo Medina, 25, but they will face strong competition from Marseille. AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen are also credited with holding an interest. (L’Équipe)
– Highly promising Crystal Palace right-back Caleb Kporha, 18, has signed a new four-year contract to end speculation over his future. The England under-19 international broke into the Eagles’ first team this season. (BBC)
– Kyle Walker says his Manchester City chapter is “not fully closed.” The 34-year-old has made 11 appearances for Milan since joining the club on loan in January for the remainder of the season. (Kyle Walker Podcast)
– Romelu Lukaku could return to Anderlecht to finish his career after the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old, who currently plays for Napoli, scored 41 goals in 98 appearances for Anderlecht between 2009 and 2011 before signing for Chelsea. (Het Nieuwsblad)
– Paris Saint-Germain have taken 19-year-old forward Ilian Mhand on trial. The Brussels-born player is a free agent after his former club, KMSK Deinze, were forced out of business in December. (L’Équipe)
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