Man Utd weigh up move for Liverpool’s Mac Allister, Man City reluctant to sell Trafford, Jackson set for Chelsea return
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 27, from Liverpool, with the World Cup winner potentially available when the summer window opens.
Manchester City would prefer to loan out England goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, rather than sanction a permanent transfer, despite interest from Leeds United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 24, is expected to return to Chelsea after limited game time at Bayern Munich makes it unlikely the Bundesliga side will activate a mandatory purchase clause in his loan deal.
Arsenal have been informed by intermediaries that Spain winger Nico Williams, 23, is open to a summer departure from Athletic Bilbao.
Brighton & Hove Albion have identified Germany Under-21 winger Said El Mala, 19, as a key summer target and have submitted a written bid to FC Cologne.
Napoli are determined to fend off Premier League interest in Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, by offering him a lucrative new contract.
Manchester United have rejected claims of contact with Jurgen Klopp’s representatives after reports suggested the club had enquired about the former Liverpool manager, 58, taking over at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid are believed to be leading the race to sign Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, from Borussia Dortmund, with Barcelona also interested in a deal valued at around €50m (£43.4m).
Manchester United continue to track Hayden Hackney, 23, ahead of the summer window, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton also monitoring the Middlesbrough midfielder.
Galatasaray are interested in a summer move for Inter Milan and Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 32.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is keen to bolster his defence with the signing of Borussia Dortmund and Norway full-back Julian Ryerson, 28.
