Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, while Real Madrid are closing on the signing of Benfica left-back Álvaro Carreras. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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– Arteta challenges Arsenal board to back him with signings
– Chelsea committed to Kerr despite Wembley absence
– Sources: Frimpong set for Liverpool medical this week
– Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian has scored 17 goals and provided six assists in 34 games for a side who have spent the majority of the season battling relegation. He was linked with a move to Arsenal in January, but signed a new deal with a release clause of around £62.5 million inserted and United have reportedly agreed terms on a move.
– Real Madrid are closing on the signing of Benfica left-back Álvaro Carreras, says COPE. The former Manchester United defender had a clause in his contract which allowed the Premier League side to re-sign him for around €20m, but that expired in January, and now the Spain under-21 international is set to move to Madrid for a fee of between €30m-€50m.
– Cristiano Ronaldo has received an offer from a Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup, according to Marca. While it is unclear which side has made the bid for the Portugal veteran, it is reportedly a major offer including significant contributions from outside investors. The four Brazilian clubs who are taking part in next month’s inaugural expanded tournament in the United States are Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo. Ronaldo’s current club Al Nassr have endured a difficult season, with no titles and a failure to qualify for next season’s Asian Champions League. The 40-year-old forward has scored 97 goals in 109 games since joining the Saudi club in 2023.
– Several teams in Europe are tracking Benfica defender Tomás Araújo, reports Foot Mercato. Paris Saint-Germain are said to have been keeping close tabs on the 26-year-old this season, but after Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen agreed to join Real Madrid. it is believed that both Liverpool and Chelsea have emerged as suitors that could challenge PSG for Araújo’s signature. He has made 42 appearances across all competitions for the Águias this season, and a release clause in his current contract allows him to be signed for €80m.
– Six teams are battling to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, reports the Sun. The 27-year-old is reportedly keen to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer after struggling for regular starts, and it is said that Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United are among the sides interested in him, as well as Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid in Europe. Nkunku signed a six-year contract with the Blues when joining from RB Leipzig in 2023.
ESPN’s Mark Ogden on how Man United have already missed their chance to sign Alvaro Carreras on the cheap.
– Wrexham are ready to let legendary striker Paul Mullin leave as free agent, despite the fact he has a contract until 2027, ahead of their promotion to the Championship. (Alan Nixon)
– Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have chasing Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres ahead of this summer and a fee of €65m will get a deal done. Gyökeres, 26, lifted the Primeira Liga title this season and was asked about his future after Saturday’s win over Benfica, but replied: “I’m still here. I don’t know what’s going to happen. Nobody can predict the future.” (Fabrizio Romano)
– Barcelona and Manchester United have both made offers to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The Argentina international, 32, was visibly emotional after Villa’s final home game of the season against Tottenham on Friday and could be allowed to leave as Villa look to keep in line with Premier League’s PSR rules. (DSports)
– Real Madrid are looking at AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as an eventual replacement for Luka Modric, 39, but the deal would cost them at least €70m. (Defensa Central)
– However, incoming coach Xabi Alonso has asked Madrid to extend Modric’s contract by one more season. Alonso believes Modric remains an important leader in the dressing room, and the player would be willing to accept another year with reduced playing time. (Radio Marca)
– Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season but the club are confident that he might stay and sign a new deal. (Bild)
– Newcastle United and Atlético Madrid are going head-to-head to sign 22-year-old Spain attacking midfielder Gabri Veiga, who has one year left on his contract at Al Ahli. (Ekrem Konur)
Manchester United spent €95m to sign winger Antony but he could join Villarreal on loan next season, having impressed at Real Betis this season on another loan. (El Nacional)
– Aston Villa midfielder Enzo Barrenechea, 23, is on loan at Valencia and has caught the eye of Atlético Madrid. (Birmingham Mail)
– Napoli want to sign Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez, who came through the Real Madrid academy. (Calciomercato)
– Bayern Munich are still waiting to hear from Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah over a free transfer in the summer, and Barcelona are also interested. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Liverpool have opened talks with Bournemouth about the signing of left-back Milos Kerkez. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Serie A table toppers Napoli are considering moves for Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez and Lille’s Jonathan David this summer. (Calciomercato)
– Porto are lining up a summer move for RB Leipzig midfielder Ilaix Moriba, who is currently on loan at LaLiga side Celta Vigo. (A Bola)
– Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is planning to leave the club in the summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Manchester City have ended their interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. (BBC Sport)
– Juventus remain intent on parting ways with striker Dušan Vlahović in the next transfer window. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Talks are ongoing between RB Leipzig and Valencia over a move for Los Che defender Cristhian Mosquera. (Relevo)
– Bayern Munich have no plans to offer a new contract to midfielder Leon Goretzka, who will enter the final year of his current deal in June. (Florian Plettenberg)
– An agreement has been reached between Barcelona and manager Hansi Flick over a new deal, with the Blaugrana preparing to announce a new two-year contract until the summer of 2027. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Celtic are keen to keep hold of forward Daizen Maeda amid interest from Premier League sides West Ham and Leeds United. (Football Insider)
