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With the summer transfer period officially opening later this month, the rumor mill is in overdrive throughout world football. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz until the end of the window.
June 3
Bayern approach Fernandes: Bayern Munich, looking to bolster Vincent Kompany’s squad, reached out to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ agent over a possible summer move. (O Jogo)
Osimhen plots his future: Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, once again one of the hottest names of the summer window, hopes that a suitable offer will arrive from either Arsenal or a Saudi Pro League side. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Agent CR7: Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken to a pair of former teammates – Real Madrid’s Nacho and Manchester United’s Casemiro – in a bid to convince them to link up with him at Al-Nassr this summer. (Marca)
Sancho’s return plan: Jadon Sancho would like to return to Manchester United this summer following his successful loan spell at Dortmund, but only if manager Erik ten Hag departs. (Mirror)
Juve’s top target: Juventus, set to hire Thiago Motta as their new coach, want to bolster the incoming manager’s midfield. Atalanta’s Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners, 26, is their primary target. (Fabrizio Romano)
Conte back in Italy: Antonio Conte will be confirmed as Napoli’s new boss this week. He’s interested in bringing Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno aboard as his first signing. (Nicolo Schira)
Milan target new full-back: Emerson Royal of Tottenham and Tiago Santos of Lille are on AC Milan’s radar. The former, valued at roughly €20 million by Spurs, is keen on the move. (Fabrizio Romano)
Hammers making a splash: West Ham are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Brazilian forward Luis Guilherme. They’re prepared to pay around £25.5 million for the Palmeiras attacker. (The Times)
Reus close to MLS: After playing his final game for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, Marco Reus has been presented with a contract offer to join the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer. (Fabrizio Romano)
‘Chucky’ off to San Diego: MLS expansion club San Diego, which begins play in 2025, is set to sign Mexican winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and make him one of the highest-paid players in the league. (ESPN)
Depay has options: Memphis Depay said he’s now a free agent after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired, adding that several clubs are interested in his services, including former side PSV Eindhoven. (NOS)
June 2
PSG hope for Kvara discount: Paris Saint-Germain are hopeful Napoli will lower their €100-million valuation of winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. They want to pay closer to €60 million as they look to replace Kylian Mbappe. (L’Equipe)
Man City want to extend Haaland: Manchester City’s top priority this summer is to extend the contract of superstar striker Erling Haaland, whose current deal with the Premier League champions runs until 2027. (Mirror)
Arsenal eyeing Sesko: Arsenal would like to complete a deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as quickly as possible. The Slovenian forward’s €65-million release clause expires at the end of June. (Florian Plettenberg)
Fofana available this summer: Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club. The French international, of interest to Arsenal and Manchester United, could cost around €20 million. (Goal)
BVB already active: Hours after falling to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Borussia Dortmund are trying to improve their squad. They’re in talks with Stuttgart over striker Serhou Guirassy. (Fabrizio Romano)
What’s next for Felix?: Despite a difficult 2023-24 campaign in Catalonia, Joao Felix could remain with Barcelona. Hansi Flick is interested in potentially extending the Portuguese forward’s loan from Atletico Madrid. (Marca)
June 1
Modric staying in Madrid: Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric’s top priority was always to sign a new contract with the Spanish champions, and the Croatian is now on the verge of a new one-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Huge raise for Mainoo: Breakout midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, will sign a new contract with Manchester United, quadrupling his current salary. The teen phenom will put pen to paper after the Euros. (Daily Star)
Summerville on the radar: Leeds’ Crysencio Summerville is being followed by Chelsea and Liverpool. The Premier League clubs have heightened interest after monitoring him during the season. (Fabrizio Romano)
Toney back in the shop window: Will this summer be the one Ivan Toney finally gets a big move away from Brentford? Tottenham could be his destination, with Spurs mulling over a £40-million offer for the striker. (Football Insider)
Gala want Gundo: Galatasaray are keen on a deal for Ilkay Gundogan this summer. It remains to be seen if the veteran midfielder, 33, is a part of new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s plans. (90min)
Top headlines from May
Saudis target Liverpool pair: Winger Luis Diaz and versatile defender Joe Gomez, both 27 years old, are on the list of players being monitored by the Saudi Pro League this summer. (Daily Mail)
Hands off, United: Everton have rebuffed Manchester United’s approach for highly-rated defender Jarrad Branthwaite, telling the Red Devils the center-back will cost double the £40 million United want to pay. (Mirror)
Conte wants Lukaku reunion: Antonio Conte, expected to become Napoli’s next coach, would like to reunite with Romelu Lukaku, particularly if Victor Osimhen leaves the Italian side this summer. (Corriere Della Sera)
Simons in demand: Rising PSG star Xavi Simons, who spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig, is generating interest from Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester United, but he wants to join Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)
Real Madrid’s next slick signing: The youth movement at Real Madrid continues, as Los Blancos are set to offer in excess of £25 million for 18-year-old Lille defender Leny Yoro. (Foot Mercato)
Where will De Zerbi land?: Linked to several vacant – and non-vacant – coaching positions, Roberto De Zerbi has spoken to Manchester United about succeeding Erik ten Hag, whose future is still uncertain. (The Guardian)
Battle for Bruno: PSG, Manchester City, and Arsenal are all ready to engage in a bidding war to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who’s valued at £100 million by the Magpies. (Goal)
