Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Targets Barcola; Man City Eyes Fernández
- Alexis Mac Allister: Galatasaray is pursuing Liverpool's midfielder.
- Bradley Barcola: Arsenal considers hijacking the deal for the winger as Liverpool hesitates to meet PSG's demands. Arsenal has funds freed from their failed attempt to sign Vinícius Júnior.
- Lewis Hall: The left back continues to push for a move to Manchester United and has expressed this desire to Newcastle United.
- Jonathan David: Aston Villa is interested in signing the Juventus striker, potentially clearing the way for Juventus to target Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.
- Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea values him at $69 million (£51 million), with Tottenham Hotspur showing interest. Aston Villa also eyes the striker.
- Enzo Fernández: Manchester City wants to reunite manager Enzo Maresca with the Chelsea midfielder but plans to act once Rodri's exit nears completion. Chelsea expects Fernández to stay and will increase his asking price above $162 million (£120 million) after the Premier League season starts.
- Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea refuses to sell him permanently this summer but might consider loan offers. Mudryk prefers another Premier League club, although there is interest from across Europe. A loan to Strasbourg has been proposed.
- Djed Spence: Inter is close to signing the Tottenham right back for over $35 million (£26 million).
La Liga Developments
- Rodri: His choice of Barcelona over Real Madrid was based on locker room preference, not financial terms. Both clubs offered a four-year contract worth $17 million (€15 million) annually.
- Barcelona Center-Back Options: Following Ronald Araújo's loan to Liverpool, Barça explores replacements including Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), and promotion of 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés.
- Jules Koundé: Despite being preferred at right back, he desires a central role. Manager Hansi Flick denies this, causing Koundé to consider leaving. Arsenal is among the clubs interested in the Frenchman.
- Martín Zubimendi: Real Madrid declined an opportunity to sign the Arsenal midfielder, doubting his fit for their long-term plans.
- Lautaro Martínez: Contrary to rumors, Barcelona has no interest in signing the Inter striker as an alternative to Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez.
