Transfer Round-Up: Newcastle Edge Closer to Elanga Deal, Real Madrid Open to Rodrygo Sale, and More Moves Across Europe
Newcastle United are nearing an agreement with Nottingham Forest for Sweden international Anthony Elanga. The Magpies have submitted an improved offer worth £55 million for the 23-year-old winger, with a deal believed to be close.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, are prepared to part ways with Brazilian forward Rodrygo. Manager Xabi Alonso and the club are aligned on the decision to sanction the 24-year-old’s departure if a suitable offer is received. Arsenal are among the clubs linked with the attacker.
Over in France, Fenerbahce have tabled a €15 million (£12.9m) bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Marco Asensio. However, the 29-year-old Spain international is weighing up other options, with AC Milan and Villarreal also showing interest.
Brentford are standing firm on their £63 million valuation of Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international has attracted interest from Manchester United, but the club insists he must report for pre-season on Monday if a deal is not reached.
Como have agreed to pay £16.5 million for Celtic winger Nicolas Kühn. The 25-year-old German is expected to finalize the move shortly.
Rangers are close to signing Thelo Aasgaard, the 23-year-old Norwegian midfielder from Luton Town.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are battling it out for AZ Alkmaar's promising 19-year-old midfielder Kees Smit of the Netherlands.
Al-Nassr are exploring alternatives after failing to secure Luis Díaz from Liverpool. Their attention has shifted to Gabriel Martinelli, 24, of Arsenal as a potential marquee signing.
Denzel Dumfries of Inter Milan has a €25 million (£21.5m) release clause active until mid-July, though it is only applicable to non-Italian clubs. The 29-year-old Dutch right-back is being monitored closely.
Highly rated Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva, 21, has declined a move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia but is still expected to leave the Portuguese giants this summer.
In a coaching reshuffle, Arsenal have lost their Under-21 manager Mehmet Ali, who is joining Brentford.
Bayer Leverkusen are set to sign Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven for €35 million (£30m). The United States international will fill the void left by Florian Wirtz, who recently completed a £100 million move to Liverpool.
