Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is attracting interest from several Premier League powerhouses, including Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. Arsenal are also reportedly eyeing a summer move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.
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TRENDING RUMORS
The race for Sandro Tonali is heating up, with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United all reportedly vying for the Newcastle United midfielder, according to Nicolo Schira. Newcastle is expected to demand around £100 million for the Italy international, who has been a key figure since arriving from AC Milan in 2023. This pursuit comes amid reports that Manchester United are also considering a move for Tonali’s midfield partner at St James’ Park, Bruno Guimarães.
Arsenal have received a potential boost in their pursuit of RB Leipzig center-back Castello Lukeba, as Christian Falk reports that Bayern Munich are “unlikely” to create a move for the 23-year-old. Lukeba has impressed this season in the Bundesliga and, despite his contract running until 2029, is reportedly open to exploring options, potentially opening the door for a move to the Premier League. Leipzig may be willing to accept bids around £52 million this summer, despite a reported £69 million release clause.
– Chelsea forward Liam Delap is a target for Newcastle United, according to talkSPORT. The 23-year-old has seen limited playing time at Stamford Bridge since joining from Ipswich Town last summer. With João Pedro performing well as the central striker under coach Liam Rosenior, Chelsea are reportedly open to offers for Delap. Newcastle’s interest in the England under-21 international is not new, as the Magpies previously attempted to sign him following his breakthrough Premier League campaign in 2025. Delap’s contract at Chelsea runs until June 2031.
– Scouts from Tottenham Hotspur have been monitoring Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, according to the Daily Mail. The Premier League side is expected to seek a new No. 1 when the summer transfer window opens, with Guglielmo Vicario linked with a move to Internazionale. Atubolu, who has drawn comparisons to Manuel Neuer, has been a standout performer for a Freiburg side currently eighth in the Bundesliga, conceding 43 goals in 26 matches.
– Liverpool are reportedly cooling on their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni of Serie A side Inter Milan, TEAMtalk reports. Inter are said to be working on a “mega-money” contract extension for Bastoni, with additional interest from Barcelona and Chelsea. The 26-year-old is viewed by Liverpool as a potential long-term replacement for club captain Virgil van Dijk, who will turn 35 this summer.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Juventus have a strong interest in Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva. The Portugal international is expected to depart City at the end of the season. (Ben Jacobs)
– Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set to sign a new contract with the Premier League club. Defender Harry Maguire is also in talks over a one-year contract extension. (talkSPORT)
– Raphinha is committed to staying at Barcelona for another year and will not consider any offers this summer after the World Cup. The forward has previously been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, but the newspaper reports there are no doubts about his future and he may even extend his contract beyond 2028. (Sport)
– Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur recently sent scouts to watch Cagliari right-back Marco Palestra. (Nicolo Schira)
– Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is “more than happy” at Everton despite recent links with Manchester United. (TEAMtalk)
– Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can is set to sign a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027. (Sky Germany)
– Bayer Leverkusen have activated a clause to re-sign 18-year-old midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. (Sky Germany)
– Real Madrid’s latest young star prospect is winger Alexis Ciria. The 18-year-old arrived from Sevilla’s academy in January and coach Álvaro Arbeloa had been considering calling him up for first-team training during the international break, though a call-up at youth level for Spain put those plans on hold. (Marca)
– FC Dallas are in talks to sign Santiago Moreno from Brazilian club Fluminense. The deal would be an initial loan with a future purchase option. (Tom Bogert)
– Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Union Santa Fe left-back Mateo Del Blanco. (Ekrem Konur)
– Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is a leading candidate to replace Ernesto Valverde as Athletic Club head coach at the end of the season. (Marca)
