TRANSFER UPDATES:
Manchester United appear to have gained a significant advantage in their pursuit of Leny Yoro, previously targeted by Real Madrid, by submitting a £51m bid to Lille last week. Lille president Oliver Yetang has now admitted that Yoro can leave the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this summer.
AC Milan have reportedly made contact with Aston Villa over the potential signing of full-back Matty Cash.
Manchester United want to sign another forward to support Rasmus Hojlund, with Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, Brentford’s Ivan Toney, and Lille’s Jonathan David all under consideration.
Liverpool are expected to make an offer for 19-year-old Portugal and Benfica midfielder Joao Neves in the next few days.
Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Jeremie Frimpong this summer. His £53m release clause in Germany is reportedly expiring soon, which could prompt swift moves from Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona.
Read Also: Portugal vs Ireland 3-0 Highlights | Int. Friendly
• Tuesday’s Transfer Updates: Olise, Yoro, Maresca, Hojbjerg, Zirkzee
Erik ten Hag will have only £50m to spend this summer unless Manchester United can secure substantial fees for surplus players. His priorities are to add a central defender and another striker.
Everton defender Ben Godfrey could leave the club for free next summer after turning down a series of contract offers – AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund have already shown interest.
Juventus are preparing an offer to Arsenal for defender Jakob Kiwior, who new boss Thiago Motta sees as a priority signing.
TRANSFER UPDATES
Fulham have set their sights on Luton’s English defender Teden Mengi, and plan to sign at least two centre-backs this summer.
Chelsea have reportedly agreed to sign Pedro Lima for €7m up front plus €3.5m in fixed add-ons. His agent is set to finalize the transfer, with Lima initially joining Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg under the BlueCo umbrella
Napoli are considering their alternative options despite wanting to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
Chelsea are considering a shift in their position over selling Conor Gallagher and could make a concerted effort to agree a new deal with the midfielder.
