Arsenal have been handed a fresh boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with reports of renewed contact between the Gunners and Atletico Madrid. The Argentina striker, who will face England in the World Cup semi-finals, is open to a move to Arsenal if his dream transfer to Barcelona does not materialise this summer, according to HandofArsenal on X. Luca Bendoni of Sky Sport in Italy reports that the two clubs remain apart in their valuations of the 26-year-old.
Arsenal Prepare Bid for Christos Tzolis
The Gunners are expected to bid for Christos Tzolis after agreeing to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas. Trossard is set to undergo a medical ahead of his move to the Turkish club. Arsenal also continue to pursue Morgan Rogers and Bruno Guimaraes, while more exits could be looming.
Manchester United Target Manu Kone
Manchester United want to continue their midfield overhaul with a move for France star Manu Kone. The Red Devils have already signed Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in a £35million deal, with the Belgian signing a five-year contract after triggering a release clause. United have also brought in Andrey Santos and goalkeeper Karl Darlow. However, they have pulled out of a deal for Ederson, who has been offered a new four-year contract by Atalanta, according to Nico Schira.
Chelsea Push for Defenders
Chelsea are still pushing hard to land Pep Chavarria and Maxence Lacroix, with Alvaro Carreras also on Xabi Alonso’s radar. The Blues continue to work on strengthening their defensive options.
Liverpool Eye Bradley Barcola
Liverpool want Bradley Barcola and could now battle Manchester United for Manu Kone. The Reds are looking to add attacking firepower and midfield reinforcements.
Tottenham Target Francisco Trincao
Tottenham could yet swoop for Francisco Trincao as they also target Eli Junior Kroupi and Andreas Schjelderup. However, Cristian Romero and Djed Spence may both leave the club.
Other Transfer News
Bournemouth have been offered Benfica defender Antonio Silva, A Bola reports. The highly-rated Portuguese defender has previously been linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United. Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Zion Suzuki from Parma, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, with the Japan goalkeeper also on Newcastle’s radar. Ander Herrera has returned to Real Zaragoza on a free transfer. AC Milan are interested in signing Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United, Calciomercato claims, although no talks have taken place yet. Eduardo Camavinga remains determined to stay at Real Madrid despite speculation, The Athletic reports.
