Liverpool have made a formal approach to Monaco over a deal to sign French international forward Maghnes Akliouche this summer, according to Sky Sports. The 24-year-old came through Monaco’s academy and made his debut for the club on 16 October 2021 in a 2-0 loss to Lyon. Since that debut, Akliouche has gone on to make 139 appearances for Les Rouge et Blanc, establishing himself as one of their most important players. In the recently concluded season, he remained a regular starter under both Adi Hütter and newly appointed head coach Sébastien Pocognoli. Akliouche netted seven goals and provided 11…
Author: James Coswell
Arsenal’s reported interest in Vinicius Junior is one of those transfer stories that genuinely stops football fans in their tracks. News broke that the Gunners are exploring a deal for the Real Madrid superstar, sending supporters around the world into a state of disbelief and excitement. A move remains in its very early stages, but there is a genuine belief within the club that they could entice Vinicius away from the Bernabeu. The Brazilian’s contract at Real Madrid expires in a year, and the Spanish giants appear to be preparing for his potential departure. Real Madrid’s pursuit of RB Leipzig’s…
Arsenal are gearing up to re-enter talks with Newcastle United over midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with a fresh round of discussions expected as early as next week. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Gunners are preparing to hold direct negotiations with the Magpies in pursuit of the Brazilian international. Arsenal are set to put forward an offer in the region of £70 million as they look to land their primary midfield target this summer window. Romano confirmed the latest developments on his YouTube channel, providing a detailed update on where negotiations currently stand between the two clubs. “Arsenal are…
Arsenal are reportedly exploring a surprise move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, according to The Athletic, in what would be one of the summer’s biggest transfers. The Gunners had strengthened their left wing earlier in the window by signing Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, but are still pushing for a marquee addition to the position. Gabriel Martinelli is poised to leave Arsenal, creating an urgent vacancy on the left flank that manager Mikel Arteta is keen to fill with genuine top-level quality. Arsenal’s original priority target for the role was Morgan Rogers, but Chelsea ended that pursuit by agreeing…
Newcastle United’s summer transfer window continues to be defined by midfield upheaval, with the club desperate to secure reinforcements before the deadline arrives. The Magpies are bracing for the likely departure of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, a blow that follows Sandro Tonali’s big-money switch to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this window. Eddie Howe now faces the daunting task of rebuilding his midfield engine room after losing two of his most influential players in the same summer. Newcastle moved quietly to secure Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco, a signing that addresses some of the gap left by those departures and strengthens their…
Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba has taken matters into his own hands by contacting Manchester United directly about a potential summer transfer. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Baleba’s representatives have reached out to United to determine whether Michael Carrick’s side have genuine interest in signing him. Romano revealed on his YouTube channel that the 22-year-old Cameroonian was pushing hard to join Man Utd last summer, only for Brighton to successfully resist any approach and retain his services. The player is described as being ‘super keen’ on securing a move to Old Trafford, reflecting a strong personal desire…
Manchester United have emerged as a serious suitor for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, according to Italian outlet Corriere di Bologna. The 23-year-old Englishman has attracted interest from the Premier League, with Everton also credited with exploring a potential move for the attacker. Bologna have set a firm asking price of £34 million for Rowe, making clear the Serie A club knows his market value ahead of what could be a busy summer of outgoings. The Italian club failed to qualify for European football last season, creating significant financial pressure to sell key assets and balance the books. Rowe and centre-back…
Leeds United are closing in on the departure of Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, just one year after he arrived at Elland Road. Perri struggled to hold down the number one spot at Leeds last season, posting a save percentage of just 56.7% across his 16 Premier League appearances. Those numbers were so poor that Karl Darlow, at 35 years old, was able to displace him as the first-choice goalkeeper during the campaign. Darlow finished the season with a save percentage of 70% and ranked sixth among Premier League goalkeepers, while Perri ranked outside the top 20. According to Tuttomercatoweb, as…
Liverpool have held talks over a move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, according to Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon. The Reds are pushing to revamp their frontline this summer following the departure of Mohamed Salah from Anfield. Liverpool have already moved to sign Victor Muñoz from Osasuna but remain eager to add a high-profile attacking name to their squad. The club initially pursued RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, but Paris Saint-Germain have since emerged as the frontrunners to land the midfielder. Liverpool have also been linked with PSG forward Bradley Barcola as they continue to scour the market for…