Manchester United are making strides toward signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, proposing a swap deal involving Rasmus Hojlund. Napoli manager Antonio Conte is a strong admirer of Hojlund, increasing the chances of a potential agreement.
United manager Ruben Amorim is planning a squad overhaul, with ten players set to leave this summer. The list includes Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, and Victor Lindelof, alongside Hojlund.
Major Transfer Updates Across Europe
- Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen’s highly sought-after right-back, is expected to leave this summer. He has drawn interest from Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.
- Barcelona are preparing a new contract for right-back Jules Kounde after being pleased with his response to a warning about punctuality issues.
- West Ham United hosted the agent of Lille striker Jonathan David at London Stadium on Monday as they push to sign the Canadian forward on a free transfer.
- Tammy Abraham, currently on loan at AC Milan, has privately expressed his desire to return to Aston Villa this summer.
- Manchester United have submitted a €60m (£50.4m) bid for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
- Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has become a target for several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham. A £50m bid could secure his transfer.
- AC Milan have decided against keeping Joao Felix beyond this season. The Portuguese forward will return to Chelsea.
Van Dijk, Liverpool, and Defensive Reinforcements
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reportedly decided to leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer. He is expected to accept an offer from Bayern Munich.
To replace Van Dijk, Liverpool are prepared to activate the £50m release clause of Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen. However, both Manchester United and Tottenham are also interested in the young defender.
Other Notable Transfer Developments
- Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has been offered to Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham, but only Arsenal have shown any real interest.
- Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is considering requesting a transfer, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham monitoring his situation.
- Arda Guler wants to leave Real Madrid and join Inter, where he hopes to play alongside fellow Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu.
- Tottenham are prepared to spend a significant sum to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, beating Chelsea and Napoli to his signature. His price tag is estimated at £40m.
- Everton are planning a move for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.
With clubs across Europe preparing for a busy transfer window, more deals are expected to take shape in the coming weeks.
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