Transfer Buzz: Messi and De Bruyne Team Up; Salah Eyes Unexpected Madrid Switch
- Cody Gakpo is linked with Tottenham Hotspur as the possible target behind Roberto De Zerbi’s hint about a major signing. Spurs would face a price tag around £72 million. (Source: Anfield Watch)
- Manchester United lost out on Everton's Iliman Ndiaye after Saudi club Al Hilal agreed to meet his $101 million (£75 million) asking price, beyond United’s reach. (Source: Football Insider)
- Tottenham showed interest in Victor Osimhen, initially ready to offer $74 million (£55 million), but Galatasaray demands $87.5 million (£65 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
- Manchester City plan a $94.2 million (£70 million) bid for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, aiming to reunite him with former coach Enzo Maresca. (Source: The Sun)
- Arsenal wanted João Pedro for over $115.1 million (£85.6 million, €100 million), but the player is expected to renew with Chelsea instead. (Source: ge globo)
- Bruno Guimarães is reportedly a "done deal" for Arsenal at $92.1 million (£68.4 million, €80 million). (Source: Pedro Almeida)
- Juventus might add Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee to their squad despite signing Randal Kolo Muani. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Liverpool continue talks with PSG’s Bradley Barcola for a high-value transfer, with new discussions planned this week. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
- Chelsea and Tottenham compete for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, valued at $56.5 million (£42 million); Newcastle may also enter the race. (Source: The Sun)
- Tottenham captain Cristian Romero wants to join Barcelona, despite interest from several European clubs. (Source: El Nacional)
La Liga Developments
- Mohamed Salah received a surprising two-year contract offer from Atlético Madrid with an option for a third year, despite earlier links to Trabzonspor in Turkey. (Source: Fichajes)
- Yan Diomande remains off the table after Real Madrid's deal with RB Leipzig stalled over add-on clauses, with Liverpool and PSG avoiding renewed talks. His transfer complications include agency disputes. (Sources: TEAMtalk, AS)
- Real Madrid set a $80.6 million (£59.9 million, €70 million) price cap for Rodri, while Manchester City initially offered $57.6 million (£42.8 million, €50 million). Negotiations may continue. (Source: Tiempo de Juego)
- PSG reopened negotiations with Barcelona striker Ferran Torres, whose future seems largely in his own hands. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
- Aymeric Laporte, freshly crowned world champion, has a hefty $92.1 million (€80 million) price tag to leave Athletic Club, cautioning clubs like Barcelona who have shown interest. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
MLS and International Rumors
- Kevin De Bruyne, now at Napoli and formerly of Manchester City, is a reported target for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, though the club’s ability to finance this is uncertain. San Diego FC and Chicago Fire are seen as more advanced pursuers. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
- Romelu Lukaku and Napoli appear close to parting ways after public disagreements. Lukaku is valued between $11.5–13.8 million (€10–12 million) and is linked with MLS side Atlanta United. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Emmanuel Latte Lath is set to join Bundesliga’s Union Berlin from Atlanta United for $22 million, possibly opening a role for Lukaku at the MLS club. (Source: Tom Bogert)
