Manchester United are preparing to submit a formal offer to sign Manu Koné from AS Roma, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport. The 25-year-old French midfielder has been identified as a priority target for the Red Devils as they look to strengthen their squad this summer. Koné began his footballing journey at AC Boulogne-Billancourt in July 2015, joining the club’s academy system as a 14-year-old before Toulouse moved to recruit him a year later. After making 59 senior appearances for Toulouse, Borussia Mönchengladbach completed his permanent signing following an impressive two-year loan spell at the club. His performances in…
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Chelsea are stepping up their search for a new midfielder as uncertainty continues to cloud Enzo Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge this summer. Fernandez is pushing to leave the club after Chelsea failed to qualify for any European competition, finishing 10th in the Premier League following a dismal five-game losing run at the end of the season. That poor run of form ultimately cost manager Liam Rosenior his job, leaving the club in a state of significant transition heading into the summer transfer window. Real Madrid have confirmed they hold no interest in signing Fernandez, though a move elsewhere remains…
Everton manager David Moyes is reportedly pushing hard to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence this summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, Moyes is keen to address a long-standing problem position at the club ahead of next season. Right-back has been a troublesome area for the Toffees for several years, with specialist options Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson both battling persistent fitness problems. Moyes was forced to deploy centre-back Jake O’Brien in that position last campaign, with James Garner also providing cover at right-back on occasions. Coleman has now departed the club as a free agent, further thinning Everton’s…
Manchester United have turned their attention to Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes after walking away from a deal to sign Ederson. The Red Devils had a verbal agreement in place to bring Ederson from Atalanta to Old Trafford, but pulled the plug after concerns arose over a knee injury he suffered last season. According to Globo Esporte, United are now weighing up a move for Gomes as they search for alternatives in the transfer market this summer. Gomes recently saw a potential switch to Atletico Madrid collapse due to the involvement of super-agent Jorge Mendes, who represented both him and…
Everton are pushing hard to strengthen their squad this summer after a poor late-season run cost them a place in European football. David Moyes has already moved quickly in the transfer market, securing the signature of central midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough following his boyhood club’s Championship play-off final defeat to Hull City. Winger Tyrique George has also joined the Toffees, having seemingly impressed Moyes during a loan spell at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last season. Despite those additions, Everton remain keen on recruiting further midfield reinforcements as they build towards the new Premier League campaign. Talks have reportedly been…
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all monitoring Vinicius Junior’s contract situation at Real Madrid, according to reports from TEAMtalk. The Brazilian forward has entered the final year of his current deal at the Bernabeu, leaving his future at the club genuinely uncertain heading into the summer window. Real Madrid previously tabled a contract proposal worth in excess of £400,000 per week in an attempt to tie down the 25-year-old on a long-term basis. However, Vinicius has not accepted those terms, reportedly holding out for a salary package closer to £500,000 per week, a demand Los Blancos have so far…
Manchester United have reportedly held talks with West Ham United over a potential deal to sign winger Crysencio Summerville, according to Sky Sports. The Red Devils have identified the Dutch international as their primary transfer target as they look to reshape their attacking options this summer. United have already made significant changes to their forward line after letting Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford all leave the club in recent windows. Garnacho completed a permanent move to Chelsea, while Rashford and Sancho departed on loan to Barcelona and Aston Villa respectively under Unai Emery. Sancho’s loan spell at Aston…
Manchester United’s summer transfer window has taken a dramatic turn after their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson hit a major stumbling block following a failed medical. The 27-year-old had appeared destined for Old Trafford, with reports suggesting a full agreement had been reached between the player and both clubs, with a £40m deal mooted for his signature. However, after his latest medical in Manchester, the Red Devils have decided to walk away from proceedings, leaving the deal in serious jeopardy of falling apart entirely. Atalanta have responded by insisting that Ederson is 100% fit and does not have any current…
Tottenham Hotspur have made formal enquiries over a potential move to sign Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio this summer transfer window. Reports from Calciomercato.it, as relayed by Tuttojuve, indicate that Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi is very interested in the shot-stopper. Tottenham have already contacted Juventus to understand the full financial package that a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would involve. Juventus have placed a £12m valuation on the 28-year-old goalkeeper, making him a relatively affordable option in today’s market. Di Gregorio began his career at Inter Milan, progressing through the under-17, under-19, and reserve teams before departing without a…