Manchester City are reportedly targeting Bayer Leverkusen’s 21-year-old German midfielder, Florian Wirtz. To facilitate the move, English midfielder James McAtee, 22, could potentially head the other way.
In other transfer news, Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, might be allowed to leave Newcastle United if the team fails to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Both Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly interested in the forward.
Meanwhile, Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman, 27, is set to leave Atalanta after a falling out with manager Gian Piero Gasperini. Newcastle are reportedly considering a move for Lookman, though Manchester United could offer competition.
French midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, is expected to join Inter Miami when his doping suspension ends next month. The free agent, who left Juventus in November, has reportedly met with MLS team co-owner David Beckham.
Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne, 33, is still waiting to see if Manchester City want him for next season. He has reportedly accepted that he may play a reduced role if he agrees to a new contract.
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, 39, can stay at Real Madrid for as long as he wants, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. However, Real Madrid is not negotiating a deal for Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, whose contract at Liverpool expires this summer.
Manchester City are also hopeful of beating Arsenal to the signing of 18-year-old Norwegian Under-21 midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.
Tottenham have begun talks with Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, 27, regarding a new deal as his current contract nears its end next season.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has had discussions with Arsenal full-back Ben White, 27, about a potential international return after White last played for the Three Lions in 2022.
Lastly, Brazilian forward Vitor Roque’s move from Barcelona to Palmeiras is set to fall through due to Spanish regulations on his loan spell at Real Betis.
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