Manchester United are preparing an assertive recruitment drive ahead of the summer window, targeting multiple positions as they weigh possible departures. Striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford, with Atalanta joining Juventus, Roma and Como among the Serie A clubs expressing interest.<\/p>\n
United are also readying an aggressive push to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, despite Manchester City being regarded as favourites to land the prospective target. Midfield depth remains a priority: West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes is under consideration, although Aston Villa and Chelsea also pose competition for his signature.<\/p>\n
Across the Premier League and Europe, several notable transfer threads are developing. Arsenal are one of three top-flight clubs to make enquiries about Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but PSG are not inclined to sell and would demand an astronomical fee. Gabriel Martinelli, meanwhile, wants to stay at Arsenal despite suggestions he could be sold because of his expiring contract.<\/p>\n
In goalkeeping circles Juventus have looked into a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, who is reportedly contemplating a summer departure amid concerns about a battle for minutes with Giorgi Mamardashvili. Chelsea and Newcastle United have both been linked with Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who could be available if Roma fail to qualify for next season\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n
Chelsea\u2019s defensive shortlist includes Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite, alongside Nottingham Forest\u2019s Murillo and Brighton\u2019s Jan Paul van Hecke. Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Bournemouth centre back Marcos Senesi ahead of his free transfer this summer.<\/p>\n
Other developments include Manchester City joining the race for 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, Real Madrid preparing to step up efforts to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, and Everton not expected to trigger the option to sign Jack Grealish permanently but hopeful a cheaper deal could keep him at Goodison Park.<\/p>\n
At Barcelona, the club are ready to listen to offers for Raphinha, believing the forward peaked last season and is starting to decline because of physical issues, making an exit from Camp Nou highly likely. The Catalans have also been offered Rafael Le\u00e3o from AC Milan but are no longer interested in pursuing that move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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