Transfer News Today: Man United have submitted a third bid for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo, while also targeting Hugo Ekitike amid fierce competition from Liverpool and Newcastle. Here’s a complete round-up of the top transfer rumours, updates, and confirmed moves across Europe’s biggest clubs.
Manchester United have submitted a third bid worth £65m plus £5m in add-ons for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. The 25-year-old Cameroon international has been their top target this summer, with Brentford now reportedly holding out for £70m. United’s previous two offers were rejected last month.
Transfer News: Man United not giving up on striker hunt
After sealing Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, the Red Devils are still hunting a marquee striker. They’ve been keeping close tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike and are reportedly considering a player-plus-cash deal. Ekitike is also wanted by Liverpool and Newcastle, with Frankfurt valuing him at £85m.
Transfer Updates: Rashford on loan? Barca want in, Juve circling
Barcelona have reportedly made a loan offer for Marcus Rashford with a conditional purchase clause. However, United are looking to sell him outright for €45m. Juventus have also entered the race for the 27-year-old forward.
Transfer News: Jadon Sancho move to Juve gaining momentum
Juventus have held positive talks with United and Jadon Sancho’s camp. The Italian giants are waiting to finalise the sale of Nico González before making a formal move for the winger, who spent last season on loan at Chelsea.
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Garnacho on Villa’s radar
Aston Villa have registered interest in United winger Alejandro Garnacho. Chelsea and Spurs are also monitoring the 21-year-old, who is open to staying in the Premier League despite overseas offers from Napoli and Atlético Madrid.
Chelsea line up £80m move for Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers is now Chelsea’s top summer target. The Blues are ready to “push the boat out” for the 22-year-old, though the deal might take time as both clubs work around financial fair play rules.
City, Bayern chasing Donnarumma
Paris Saint-Germain keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is attracting serious interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich. The Italy No. 1 is in the final year of his PSG deal, and both clubs are eyeing him as a long-term replacement for Ederson and Neuer.
Transfer News: Elsewhere in Europe…
- Arsenal are set to sign Hugo Ekitike’s Frankfurt teammate, Viktor Gyokeres, as their striker plans take shape.
- Juventus are advancing in talks for Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.
- AC Milan are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- Bayern Munich had a €55m bid for Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade rejected.
- Roma have submitted a €30m offer for Palmeiras midfielder Richard Ríos.
- Canada international Olivia Smith has joined Arsenal in a world-record transfer for women’s football, crossing the £1m mark.
