TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN
Manchester United and Alexis Mac Allister
Manchester United are reportedly considering a bid for Liverpool’s Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 27, who may be looking to leave Anfield this summer.
Manchester City and James Trafford
Manchester City prefers to loan out English goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, this summer rather than sell him, with Leeds, Aston Villa, and Newcastle all showing interest.
Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson, 24, is expected to return to Chelsea this summer as Bayern Munich is unlikely to activate the obligation-to-buy clause in his loan agreement due to his limited playing time.
Arsenal and Nico Williams
Intermediaries have informed Arsenal that Spanish winger Nico Williams, 23, is open to a summer departure from Athletic Bilbao.
Brighton and Said El Mala
Brighton has identified Said El Mala, 19, as a primary summer transfer target and has submitted a formal offer to Cologne for the Germany Under-21 winger.
Napoli and Scott McTominay
Napoli is prioritizing retaining Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, this summer and plans to offer him a new, lucrative contract to fend off interest from several Premier League clubs.
Manchester United and Jurgen Klopp
Manchester United has denied making contact with Jurgen Klopp’s agent, despite claims that the club inquired about the 58-year-old former Liverpool manager taking over at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid and Nico Schlotterbeck
Real Madrid is currently in a strong position to secure the signing of German defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, from Borussia Dortmund this summer in a deal worth 50 million euros (£43.4m), with Barcelona also competing for his signature.
Manchester United and Hayden Hackney
Manchester United will continue to monitor Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, 23, ahead of the summer transfer window, with Leeds, Tottenham, and Everton also interested in the English player.
Galatasaray and Hakan Calhanoglu
Galatasaray is reportedly interested in a summer transfer for Inter Milan’s Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 32.
Barcelona and Julian Ryerson
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick aims to strengthen his defense by signing Borussia Dortmund’s Norwegian full-back Julian Ryerson, 28.
