Manchester United eye Martinez move, Diaz pushes for Bayern switch, and City challenge Newcastle for Trafford
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, though the Premier League giants could be deterred by Villa’s £40m valuation of the 32-year-old Argentina international.
Colombian winger Luis Diaz, 28, remains intent on leaving Liverpool this summer and is hopeful Bayern Munich will submit a renewed offer in the coming days to persuade the Anfield club to sell.
Newcastle United face stiff competition from Manchester City in their bid to sign Burnley and England goalkeeper James Trafford, 22. Trafford is reportedly “very keen” on a return to City, who have moved to hijack Newcastle’s pursuit.
To fend off City’s growing interest, Newcastle plan to offer a new contract to England full-back Tino Livramento, 22, despite suggestions that City are prepared to pay £65m for him. However, City are currently prioritising other options for the position.
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to challenge Liverpool for the signature of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 25, who has impressed for both club and country.
Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The 24-year-old Senegal international has reportedly turned down approaches from AC Milan and Napoli, as he prefers to remain in the Premier League.
Aston Villa, Chelsea and Tottenham are all monitoring the status of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. The 21-year-old Argentina international is believed to be available for around £40m.
Juventus are preparing to intensify efforts to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, 25, once Belgium winger Samuel Mbangula, 21, and US forward Timothy Weah, 25, depart the Turin club.
United are also set to go head-to-head with City in the race to land Sporting Lisbon’s Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand, 26.
Chelsea retain a strong interest in RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons, 22, but may need to offload players before securing a move for the Dutch international.
West Ham United are eyeing a formal bid for Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, 25, as they seek depth between the sticks.
Nottingham Forest are working to complete a deal for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye, 22, who represents Switzerland at international level.
Liverpool midfielder James McConnell, 20, is close to signing a new long-term deal and is expected to spend the upcoming season out on loan.
Sunderland and Fenerbahce remain keen on Granit Xhaka, 32, although Bayer Leverkusen have turned down both clubs’ bids for the Swiss international midfielder.
Several Serie A giants — Napoli, AC Milan, Roma, Juventus, and Inter — have expressed interest in Liverpool’s 27-year-old Italy winger Federico Chiesa.
Everton have opened talks with Real Sociedad regarding a move for 24-year-old Japan international Takefusa Kubo.
Fulham are on the verge of completing the signing of Montpellier goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, 34, in the coming days.
Galatasaray are plotting a move for Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, with the goalkeeper entering the final year of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain and no new deal agreed.
Ipswich Town are leading the chase for veteran right-back Ashley Young. The 40-year-old free agent previously worked with manager Kieran McKenna at Manchester United.
Jamal Lewis, 27, recently released by Newcastle, is attracting interest from West Brom, Norwich City, and Middlesbrough.
Norwich are also close to landing Senegal winger Pape Diallo, 21, from Metz. Diallo has already passed a medical with Watford, but the move to Vicarage Road collapsed.
Birmingham City are set to compete with Greek side PAOK Salonika for Werder Bremen striker Marvin Ducksch, 31.
Coventry City, Derby County, and Oxford United are all tracking former Preston North End defender Patrick Bauer, 32.
Oxford are also finalising a loan deal for Fulham’s Wales Under-21 midfielder Luke Harris, 20.
Derby County hope to bring in Liverpool left-back Owen Beck, 22, on loan. Beck worked under current Rams boss John Eustace during a previous loan spell at Blackburn Rovers.
Millwall are expected to rival Dundee United for the signing of former Luton Town and Scotland midfielder Allan Campbell, 27.
