Man Utd Set Sights on Palace’s Wharton in £100m Swoop
As the summer transfer window edges closer, Manchester United are reportedly ready to flex their financial muscle once again. According to CaughtOffside, the Red Devils have thrown their hat into the ring for Crystal Palace’s midfield sensation Adam Wharton. Still just 20 years old, Wharton’s meteoric rise at Selhurst Park has seen him attract attention from Liverpool and Manchester City too.
The Eagles are expected to slap a £100m price tag on the player, signaling their intent to resist a bargain sale. But with United in desperate need of midfield reinforcement and an overhaul looming under the watchful eye of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group, Wharton could be the marquee signing that marks a new era at Old Trafford.
Arsenal Move Ahead in €71m Gyokeres Race
In what could be one of the first major moves of the window, Arsenal are on the brink of landing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The Swedish forward has lit up Liga Portugal this season, and Fichajes report that a €71m (£59.8m) fee has been agreed in principle.
Mikel Arteta has long been hunting for a clinical finisher to partner or rotate with Gabriel Jesus, and Gyokeres ticks all the boxes. Manchester United and Chelsea were also monitoring the player, but Arsenal appear to have stolen a march.
Arsenal and Chelsea in Two-Horse Nico Williams Race
Barcelona have stepped aside in the race for Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, leaving the door wide open for Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea to pounce. According to El Nacional, the Catalan giants have ruled out further bids due to budget constraints.
Williams, still only 21, has been a livewire on the flanks for Bilbao. With pace to burn and the flair that typifies La Liga wingers, he could be a key weapon in either side’s attack. Whether it’s to boost Chelsea’s youth-first rebuild or add extra dynamism to Arsenal’s attack, the stage is set for an intense tug-of-war.
Amorim Endorses £65m Semenyo Pursuit
Ruben Amorim seems to be getting more influence in transfer matters at Manchester United, with talkSPORT claiming the Portuguese coach has fully endorsed a move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.
While £65m may seem excessive to some, Amorim reportedly believes the Ghanaian’s physicality and direct approach would add a much-needed edge to United’s front line.
Real Madrid Prepare Mega Swap: Rodrygo for Haaland?
In what could be the blockbuster deal of the summer, Fichajes reports that Real Madrid are prepared to offer Rodrygo as part of a player-plus-cash swap to sign Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. With Kylian Mbappe all but signed, Madrid’s bold plan could see them field a dream front line of Vinicius, Mbappe, and Haaland.
Los Blancos are said to be open to either including Rodrygo in a direct swap or offloading him elsewhere for a fee in the range of €100-120m (£84.3-101.1m) to finance a potential €170m (£143m) bid.
If any of Arsenal, United or Chelsea firm up their interest in Rodrygo, Madrid would be keen to engage. Whether City would even consider such a swap remains to be seen.
Liverpool Ready to Pounce if Huijsen Falls Through
Liverpool have reportedly lined up Benfica’s Tomas Araujo as a Plan B in the event that Dean Huijsen signs elsewhere. With competition from Real Madrid, United, Chelsea, and PSG for Huijsen, the Reds are preparing a fallback.
Anfield Watch claims that Araujo has an €80m (£67m) release clause, and with the Portuguese club known for holding out for top dollar, this won’t be an easy deal to conclude either.
Barcelona Eye Rafael Leao as Raphinha Replacement
Fichajes also suggests that if Barcelona offload Raphinha this summer, their eyes are firmly fixed on Milan’s Rafael Leao. The Portuguese winger has been electric in Serie A and would bring elite-level creativity and flair to Camp Nou.
The Blaugrana’s financial limitations might complicate things, but they see Leao as the perfect stylistic successor.
Florian Wirtz a Barcelona Dream
Meanwhile, El Nacional reports that Barcelona have long admired Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. While the German prodigy has suitors including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, he is said to have “dreamed” of playing for Barcelona.
But with a valuation north of €150m (£126.4m), that dream may stay on hold unless Barcelona are able to engineer a major player sale.
Cristiano Jr. Already in High Demand
The Sun claims Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr., is already attracting interest from 16 clubs after his debut for Portugal’s U15s. Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Spurs are among those keeping close tabs on the young talent.
Though still very early in his development, the Ronaldo name carries significant weight. Clubs are clearly banking on the genes and early signs of talent.
Bayern Eye Pedro Porro
Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing a summer swoop for Tottenham’s Pedro Porro. The right-back has also been linked with Barcelona and has grown into a key figure for Spurs since arriving from Sporting CP.
A return to continental Europe might tempt Porro, and Spurs will have a decision to make if a significant bid lands on their table.
United Lead Liam Delap Chase
Sky Sports suggests Manchester United are at the head of the queue for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who is valued at £30m. The 21-year-old has impressed during a breakout Championship campaign, and several Premier League sides are watching closely.
For United, he would represent another attempt to secure a long-term option for their evolving forward line.
Liverpool Close on Jeremie Frimpong
Lastly, Liverpool appear to be in the “final stages” of a deal for Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch wing-back has been exceptional under Xabi Alonso this season and could cost around €40m (£33.7m), per CaughtOffside.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold potentially moving into midfield long-term, Frimpong’s attacking instincts could offer the perfect complement on the right flank.
As the transfer window prepares to swing open, clubs are positioning themselves for a frenetic summer of rebuilding, retooling, and revolution. With so many high-profile names on the move and mega-money deals being lined up, the rumour mill is spinning faster than ever. Buckle up, because this summer promises to be wild.
