Manchester United are reportedly willing to spend a significant sum on a Barcelona midfielder, while also exploring deals for a Real Madrid defender and a Galatasaray midfielder.
United’s Interest in La Liga and Serie A
Manchester United are willing to spend as much as $116 million to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermín López. However, the Spain international reportedly has no interest in making the move. Both Liverpool and Man Utd have explored a deal to sign Real Madrid centre back Antonio Rüdiger, whose current contract will expire in the summer.
Potential Midfield Additions
Man Utd will reportedly make an offer for Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara once the transfer window opens. Arsenal, Man Utd and Man City are all locked in a battle to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer. Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche and midfielder Lamine Camara are both being tracked by Man Utd and Newcastle.
Other Potential Moves Around the Premier League
- Chelsea could accept offers of just $34.8 million for young defender Josh Acheampong.
- Liverpool and Newcastle United are interested in Acheampong, while Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the teenager.
- Tottenham Hotspur officials have been left fuming by Cristian Romero’s recent performances and are eager to accept offers for the centre back when the window opens.
Everton are reportedly leading the race to sign Arsenal defender Ben White, who could leave as the Gunners search for a new right back. Sporting CP midfielder Pedro Gonçalves is back on the radar of Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest and West Ham United’s hopes of signing Bologna striker Santiago Castro have been complicated by rival interest from AC Milan.
Barcelona Eye Alternatives
Alexander Isak has reportedly asked his agents to negotiate a summer transfer away from Liverpool, with Barcelona the preferred destination. An alternative target for Barcelona is Juventus fullback Andrea Cambiaso, but the Serie A side hope to scare off suitors with an asking price of $58 million. João Cancelo reportedly wants to remain with Barcelona, but the La Liga giants have rejected Al Hilal’s request for $17.4 million to make the move happen. They will only look to retain the defender on a free transfer.
Paris Saint-Germain right back Achraf Hakimi wants to return to Real Madrid and is willing to try and make a move happen.