Manchester City are weighing up a move for Rodrygo, Real Madrid’s 24-year-old Brazilian forward, who is reportedly valued at £87 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
In other City-related news, Nottingham Forest are close to finalizing a deal for James McAtee, the 22-year-old English midfielder currently with City. (The Athletic)
Chelsea and RB Leipzig have discussed France international Christopher Nkunku, 27, during negotiations involving Xavi Simons, the 22-year-old Netherlands star. (Talksport)
Elsewhere in the transfer market:
- Monaco are showing interest in Kieran Trippier, Newcastle’s 34-year-old former England right-back. (Sky Sports)
- West Ham are preparing a £30m bid for Mateus Fernandes, the 21-year-old Portugal U21 midfielder at Southampton. (The Guardian)
- Alexander Isak, 25, will only commit to Newcastle or sign a new deal if Liverpool explicitly rule out a move this summer. (Givemesport)
- Multiple Serie A clubs including Inter, Roma, Juventus, Napoli, and AC Milan are monitoring Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United are open to bids in the £30m–£40m range for the 22-year-old Danish striker. (The i)
More Premier League news:
- Jack Grealish’s loan to Everton includes a £50m option to buy the 29-year-old from Manchester City next summer. (The Athletic)
- Chelsea have tabled a £43m bid for Ibrahima Konate, the 26-year-old French defender from Liverpool. (Defensa Central)
- Both Brentford and Newcastle are in talks to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo, the 23-year-old striker from Stade Rennais, with Brentford slightly ahead. (L’Équipe)
- Newcastle are also interested in Bilal El Khannouss, 21, from Leicester City, but face competition from Leeds United. (Telegraph)
Additional transfer notes:
- Everton are targeting Abdul Fatawu, 21, from Leicester after multiple failed bids for Tyler Dibling, 19, at Southampton. (Sky Sports)
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 28, has parted ways with his agent as he seeks a new club, holding talks with Manchester United, Newcastle, and Leeds. (Talksport)
- Wolfsburg are pursuing Trai Hume, Sunderland’s 23-year-old Northern Ireland full-back. (Sky Sports)
- Following Levi Colwill’s knee injury, Chelsea are considering a move for Piero Hincapie, 23, from Bayer Leverkusen. (CaughtOffside)
- Veteran German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 34, is reportedly keen to remain at Manchester City despite interest from Galatasaray. (Football Insider)
