A string of interconnected approaches and proposed swaps has shaped the latest transfer chatter. Newcastle United\u2019s high asking price for midfielder Sandro Tonali has narrowed his most likely destinations to Arsenal or Man City rather than a return to Serie A. Should Newcastle move Tonali on, the club could switch focus to Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram.<\/p>\n
Thuram is already attracting attention elsewhere: Manchester United have made preliminary enquiries about his cost, and Liverpool are also reported admirers. Juventus remain active on the market too, with interest in Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte and plans to watch him when he appears at their Allianz Stadium.<\/p>\n
Fullbacks and wide options are prominent in the speculation. Liverpool are said to lead the chase for Inter right back Denzel Dumfries ahead of Man City and Man Utd. Sporting CP left back Maxi Araujo is emerging as a target for Manchester United, with Chelsea and Tottenham also linked. Alejandro Balde has made it clear he has no desire to leave Camp Nou despite reported Premier League interest.<\/p>\n
Chelsea and Barcelona are linked in potential creative swaps. Chelsea would reportedly accept $80.5 million for Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez if a deal included Gavi. Cole Palmer has been linked with an exit from Chelsea, and Man Utd are “actively exploring” his signing, though Chelsea\u2019s asking price could reach $199 million.<\/p>\n
Inter\u2019s possible sale of Alessandro Bastoni would trigger defensive targets, with Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal identified as a top option and Barcelona being offered swap permutations involving Dani Olmo or Ferran Torres. Barcelona are also reportedly willing to offer Frenkie de Jong to Bayern Munich in an attempt to bring Harry Kane to Catalonia.<\/p>\n
Other notes include Aston Villa\u2019s interest in a permanent move for on-loan Jadon Sancho amid Borussia Dortmund competition, West Ham targeting Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garc\u00eda, and both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain considering moves for Mohamed Salah when he departs Anfield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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