A busy strand of transfer reports details where interest is concentrating ahead of the summer window. Several Premier League clubs sit among the frontrunners for free agents and out-of-contract defenders, while big clubs in Italy and Spain plot moves for established goalkeepers and attackers.<\/p>\n
Bournemouth centre back Marcos Senesi is reportedly a target for Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer this summer. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is in talks over a three-year contract with Juventus and is said to want \u201cone last dance\u201d in Serie A before retirement. Juventus are also linked with a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, with a reported fee of $40 million (\u00a330 million).<\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s interest in Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte faces complications from Juventus. Manchester City are open to allowing goalkeeper James Trafford to move on loan if he requests it; a permanent sale would be considered only if City could profit on the $54 million (\u00a340 million) signing. Arsenal and Chelsea have both been connected with Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, with Arsenal described as \u201cmore interested than ever\u201d.<\/p>\n
Chelsea could lose midfielder Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez, with Real Madrid increasingly likely to move after comments the player made about a transfer. Scouts from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur attended Sporting CP matches to assess left back Maxi Araujo, who also attracted Arsenal interest. Celta Vigo defender \u00d3scar Mingueza has drawn attention from Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle ahead of his contract expiry.<\/p>\n
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United remain linked to Barcelona midfielder Marc Casad\u00f3, though Saudi clubs are also reported suitors. Barcelona have reportedly ended interest in Manchester City striker Erling Haaland because of cost and are focusing on Atl\u00e9tico Madrid\u2019s Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez with Serhou Guirassy as backup. Robert Lewandowski has not yet received a contract offer from Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Atl\u00e9tico Madrid and Atalanta are at a stalemate over \u00c9derson, who has reportedly rejected offers from Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle to pursue a move to Atl\u00e9tico. Real Madrid are said to have reached agreement with J\u00fcrgen Klopp to manage next season; Klopp has requested two defenders, two midfielders and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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