Trent Alexander-Arnold edges closer to a move to Real Madrid, Manchester United prepare to offload Marcus Rashford and Casemiro, Barcelona set their sights on a Newcastle duo, and Jarrad Branthwaite remains a target for multiple Premier League clubs.
Liverpool and England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, has agreed to a five-year contract with Real Madrid and will join the Spanish giants on a free transfer.
Real Madrid are also monitoring Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, 22, whose release clause stands at €62m (£51.8m), as a potential option should Brazil star Vinicius Jr, 24, be lured to Saudi Arabia with a lucrative offer.
Manchester United are preparing for a major squad overhaul, with up to 10 departures expected, including England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, and Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33.
United are also exploring defensive reinforcements and have shown interest in 19-year-old Fenerbahce centre-back Yusuf Akcicek. However, they face competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Napoli, and RB Leipzig for the Turkey international.
Barcelona are considering a move for Newcastle’s Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, 24, and could also make a bid for his club teammate, Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 25.
Everton’s English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, is weighing his options as both Manchester United and Liverpool register interest in securing his services.
Tottenham Hotspur have made an early approach for Sunderland’s highly-rated midfielder Chris Rigg, tabling a £37m bid for the 17-year-old English prospect ahead of the summer transfer window.
Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, is in discussions over a new contract with the club, as his current deal runs until 2026.
Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, 20, faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge but hopes to reunite with international teammate Estevao Willian after his loan spell at Strasbourg. Willian, 17, is set to join the Blues from Palmeiras in July.
Former Liverpool and Rangers winger Ryan Kent, 28, is in advanced talks to sign with Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders. The Englishman has been a free agent since leaving Fenerbahce last October.
