Real Madrid and Barcelona are both preparing moves to lure Spain midfielder Rodri away from Manchester City this summer, while Liverpool have received encouragement in their pursuit of Zeki Celik, and Arsenal and Chelsea are intensifying their interest in Julian Alvarez.
Manchester City are bracing for significant interest in 29-year-old Spain international Rodri, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona closely monitoring his situation ahead of the transfer window.
Liverpool’s chances of landing Roma full-back Zeki Celik have improved after the 29-year-old Turkey international’s agent played down suggestions of a potential move to Juventus.
Arsenal and Chelsea are stepping up their efforts to rival Barcelona in the race for Atletico Madrid’s 26-year-old Argentina forward Julian Alvarez.
Juventus have earmarked Tottenham Hotspur’s 29-year-old Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as a leading summer target, although Inter Milan are also expected to compete for his signature.
Newcastle United are prepared to part ways with 24-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade only if the player formally requests a transfer.
Arsenal currently lead Manchester City and Newcastle United in the pursuit of Sporting’s 21-year-old Spanish defender Ivan Fresneda.
Fresneda’s potential arrival at the Emirates could pave the way for 28-year-old England defender Ben White to consider a departure.
Manchester United and Arsenal are viewed as frontrunners to secure the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt’s 22-year-old Germany defender Nathaniel Brown this summer.
Chelsea may sanction a move for 26-year-old England defender Trevoh Chalobah to join Aston Villa, provided they secure a suitable replacement.
