The summer market is shaping as a busy period for several major clubs, with midfield and defensive reinforcement high on many wish lists.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are planning for a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah and have identified Bayern Munich\u2019s Michael Olise as a dream target. The Reds hope to reduce his \u20ac200 million (\u00a3175.4 million, $235.5 million) valuation by proposing Cody Gakpo as part of a deal.<\/p>\n
Manchester United expect to allocate around \u20ac200 million (\u00a3175.4 million, $235.5 million) to find a successor to Casemiro. Casemiro has recommended Newcastle\u2019s Bruno Guimar\u00e3es as an option and the Brazilian is listed alongside Sandro Tonali and Nottingham Forest\u2019s Elliot Anderson near the top of United\u2019s wish list.<\/p>\n
Chelsea have emerged as unexpected competitors to Newcastle United for Al Hilal forward Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez, who is formerly of Liverpool. Arsenal and Liverpool are both monitoring Inter centre back Alessandro Bastoni, a player also reported to be of interest to Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Transfer movement elsewhere includes Brentford valuing right back Michael Kayode at \u20ac30 million (\u00a326.3 million, $35.3 million), with Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur among his suitors. Tottenham\u2019s own plans are conditional on Premier League survival; multiple players have clauses that would reduce wages by about 50% in the event of relegation.<\/p>\n
Micky van de Ven has turned down an opportunity to extend his Tottenham contract amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Spurs are demanding \u00a3100 million ($134.3 million) and are prepared to stand firm on that price.<\/p>\n
Arsenal saw an initial offer for 25-year-old Corinthians right back Matheuzinho rejected. Scouts from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Fulham, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle have been watching Genk prospects including centre back Matte Smets, left back Yaimar Medina, right back Zakaria El Ouahdi and midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham United are reported to be challenging Roma over Real Betis winger Ez Abde, while Real Madrid believe their relationship with Borussia Dortmund could assist a pursuit of Nico Schlotterbeck. Rodri appears in conflicting reports: he would rather join Barcelona over Real Madrid, but other reports say he is ready to join Real Madrid as he wants to return to Spain. Rodri also features alongside Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister on Real Madrid\u2019s midfield shortlist, though chief scout Juni Calafat is pushing for Crystal Palace\u2019s Adam Wharton instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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