Football transfer rumours: De Ligt wants De Jong at Man Utd; Vinicius receives €1bn offer
Matthijs de Ligt has called former Ajax teammate Frenkie de Jong to try and convince him of a summer switch to Manchester United. De Jong could be sold by Barcelona as they try to pool together money to trigger Nico Williams‘ release clause. (El Nacional – Spain)
Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is among the names on Barcelona’s shortlist if they are unable to sign Williams. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are prioritising the signing of Mikel Merino during the final weeks of the transfer window, though could also move for a striker in that time too. (Football Insider)
Atletico Madrid have rejected an opening €35m offer from Chelsea for Joao Felix. The two sides remain in talks after a deal for Samu Omorodion fell through. (Record – Portugal)
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is desperate to bring in a new striker before the end of the window, and the club are now prioritising a move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. (El Chiringuito – Spain)
Liverpool are unlikely to bring in a new holding midfielder this summer after being rejected by Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi on Monday night. (The Athletic)
Vinicius Junior has received a €1bn proposal to leave Real Madrid and join the Saudi Pro League, though reports are conflicting on whether he will accept this offer. (Relevo – Spain)
Bayer Leverkusen are confident of keeping hold of Jeremie Frimpong for the 2024/25 season, despite interest from Real Madrid and the Premier League. (Sky Sport Germany)
Newcastle United will make a move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke if they are able to sell Miguel Almiron this month. (i news)
Sevilla have joined fierce rivals Real Betis in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who is not in Ange Postecoglou’s plans. Aston Villa are also interested in the Argentina international. (El Nacional – Spain)
