TRENDING RUMORS

– Liverpool are interested in signing PSG’s 22-year-old forward Bradley Barcola this summer despite the France international being valued at over €100 million, Footmercato reports. As things stand, Barcola has not said he wants to leave Paris — a key prerequisite for the club to sanction his exit if Liverpool take things further. The Reds are yet to give up on the idea of signing Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak, but have shortlisted Barcola and Real Madrid winger Rodrygo as potential alternatives. The latter is reportedly available, having fallen down the pecking order in the Spanish capital. 

– Brighton have no intention of sanctioning Carlos Baleba‘s exit this summer, amid reported interest in the midfielder from Manchester United, The Athletic reports. The Cameroon international has just under three years left on his Brighton deal, having joined the club from Lille in 2023. Baleba has played 61 times for the Seagulls in the Premier League, scoring three times to date. United have reportedly made contact with the 21-year-old’s representatives to sound out the player, but they would struggle to afford both Baleba and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko before the window closes.

– Nottingham Forest’s £35 million bid for Omari Hutchinson has been rejected by Ipswich Town, The Athletic has revealed. Talks are said to be “ongoing” between the two clubs, although Brentford could also re-enter the race to sign the England under-21 international after seeing a bid rejected last month. Forest are keen to add attacking depth this summer following the transfer of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle. Hutchinson, who can play as a winger and in the No. 10 position, scored three goals in his debut Premier League campaign last season. 

– Abdoulaye Doucouré is in advanced talks to join newly promoted Saudi side NEOM SC, according to The Sun. The free agent, who left Everton last month after five years on Merseyside, is said to be “open” to the idea of playing in the Saudi Pro League. NEOM, who are backed by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, have already signed former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette and former Brentford and West Ham forward Saïd Benrahma.

CONFIRMED DEALS

– LAFC confirmed on Wednesday that Tottenham Hotspur legend Son Heung-Min has finalized his move to MLS. Read

OTHER RUMORS

– Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade has once again emphasized his desire to join Bayern Munich this summer. However, contrary to some reports, he has yet to issue an “ultimatum.” (Sky Sport Deutschland) 

– Fulham and Everton have asked for information about Juventus winger Nico González, who could leave the Italian club this summer. (Nicolo Schira)

– Al Nassr are showing interest in Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, who is keen to reunite with his former Manchester teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo. (Rudy Galetti) 

– Everton are willing to cover all of Jack Grealish‘s weekly wage if they manage to sign the winger on loan from Manchester City. (Daily Mirror) 

– Wilfred Ndidi will undergo a medical at Besiktas on Thursday ahead of his proposed move from Leicester City. (Ben Jacobs) 

– Lucas Digne has verbally agreed a new contract at Aston Villa that will keep him at the club until 2028. (The Athletic) 

– Álvaro Morata is set to hold further talks with Como on Thursday in a bid to “unlock the deal” to move from AC Milan. (Fabrizio Romano) 

– Marseille have set winger Jonathan Rowe‘s asking price at €20 million, amid strong interest from Atalanta, Fenerbahçe and Besiktas. (Sacha Tavolieri) 

– Sheffield United have made an approach to sign Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey on loan. (Football Insider) 

– Cologne are set to sign defender Cenk Ozkacar on loan from Valencia, with a medical now booked. (Florian Plettenberg)