Former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris has publicly called on the club to move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this summer. Morris made his feelings clear on Sky Sports, expressing his desire to see Chelsea enter the race for the highly sought-after 23-year-old winger. Liverpool have been identified as the frontrunners for Barcola, with manager Andoni Iraola keen to bring in a marquee winger following Mohamed Salah’s departure. The reigning European champions PSG are demanding a fee of around £145 million for the France international, making any deal an expensive undertaking. Liverpool have already moved to address their attacking options…
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Both Manchester United and Arsenal have made late checks over a potential deal to sign Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, according to Caught Offside. The 6ft 2in forward has attracted serious interest from two of England’s biggest clubs as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. Inter Milan, however, have no desire to sell Esposito and are reportedly close to tying him down to a new long-term contract running until 2031. Manchester United have been active in the market this summer as manager Michael Carrick looks to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts. United finished third…
Manchester United have shifted their left-back recruitment focus after Newcastle United made clear that Lewis Hall will not be leaving the club this summer. Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie confirmed that Newcastle rebuffed a United enquiry and informed the Red Devils that Hall’s departure will not be sanctioned under any circumstances. Newcastle’s firm stance comes amid a summer of significant outgoings at Tyneside, including the departures of Eddie Howe, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Kieran Trippier. Left-back cover has been identified as a pressing priority by United’s recruitment staff, with Luke Shaw currently the only recognised natural option…
Manchester United are reportedly battling with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur to sign Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer transfer window. Interest from the three Premier League clubs has been registered through intermediaries, according to reports from TEAMtalk, with all three sides looking to strengthen their attacking options. Thiago enjoyed a remarkable campaign last season, scoring 25 goals and registering one assist across 40 appearances in all competitions for Brentford. The 25-year-old’s outstanding club form earned him a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad, further raising his profile among Europe’s top clubs. Bayern Munich have also been monitoring Thiago’s progress closely,…
Everton are reportedly locked in a fierce transfer battle with multiple Premier League clubs to sign Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo this summer. The 25-year-old has attracted widespread interest after a productive campaign with the Portuguese giants, registering 11 goal contributions in 45 appearances across all competitions. Catamo joined Sporting at Jose Alvalade Stadium in 2023, initially serving as a rotational option before establishing himself as a regular starter last season. His performances at club level have also earned him a regular place in the Mozambique national team’s starting line-up, underlining his growing status. According to TEAMtalk, Everton have been…
Arsenal are pressing ahead with transfer business this summer despite missing out on their primary attacking target, Vinicius Junior, from Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta’s side are nonetheless considered favourites to defend their Premier League title heading into the 2026/27 campaign after a remarkable domestic season. The Gunners have already moved smartly in the market, securing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for around £35m, with the winger effectively replacing Leandro Trossard following his transfer to Besiktas. However, Arsenal’s hierarchy believes further investment is required to adequately strengthen the attacking options at Arteta’s disposal heading into a gruelling season across multiple competitions.…
Arsenal and Manchester United are both reportedly interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk striker Kaua Elias, according to The Sun. The 20-year-old has attracted significant attention after putting in a stunning performance in the Ukrainian Premier League this summer. Elias scored a perfect hat-trick as Shakhtar Donetsk beat Kudrivka 5-1, with scouts from both Premier League clubs present to watch him at Arena Lviv. United sent representatives to run the rule over the young forward, and Arsenal’s scouts were also in attendance and came away impressed by what they saw. The Red Devils currently have Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee as…
Arsenal have made contact with representatives of Barcelona forward Ferran Torres following their failed pursuit of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The Gunners had been eager to secure an ambitious move for Vinicius earlier this month, but the Brazilian ended that prospect by signing a fresh six-year contract with Madrid. Torres has now emerged as a potential candidate to bolster Arsenal’s left wing, with the club asking to be kept informed about his situation. The 26-year-old would be a familiar face in English football, having previously played in the Premier League with Manchester City before his move to Barcelona. Torres…
Newcastle United are reportedly in discussions over a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Luka Sucic, with new head coach Matthias Jaissle driving the pursuit. The 23-year-old Croatian international has been described by one scouting network as “pretty similar to Dominik Szoboszlai” in terms of his physicality and ball-striking ability. According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle have “asked about” a possible summer deal for Sucic, suggesting that early talks have already taken place between the parties. Sociedad signed Sucic from Red Bull Salzburg for just £8m in 2024, though he has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot in La…