The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are gearing up for it and there is plenty of gossip going around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, arrivals, events and of course, done deals!
Top story: USMNT’s Adams on radar at Man Utd
United States men’s national team and Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams According to Football Insider, Manchester United are on the radar.
The 24-year-old is said to have “no chance” of staying with the Elland Road side if they are relegated to the Championship on Sunday, with a number of clubs in the Premier League as well as Europe already keeping a close eye on him.
Adams’ contract at Leeds runs until 2027 for a reported £20m with add-ons from RB Leipzig last summer. Reports suggest that Adams, who has missed the last two months with a hamstring injury, could make a £35m move to Leeds.
Sources told ESPN last week that Manchester United were working on a budget of £100m to £150m, which would be supplemented by funds raised by exits. Among the areas Erik ten Haag’s side will look to strengthen will be in the midfield positions.
Tyler has made 24 Premier League starts for Leeds this season and captained the USMNT to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Paper Gossip
– AC Milan defender identified by Real Madrid Theo Hernandez As a potential replacement for the current left-back Ferland Mendy, according to Sport. Madrid see the 25-year-old as their best option if they are able to offload Mendy this summer, who has not impressed since his €48m move from Lyon in 2019.
– AC Milan have contacted the Liverpool forward’s representatives Roberto Firmino, Calciomercato publishes. The 31-year-old Brazilian international is set to become a free agent next month and looks set to do so Rossoneri The first club to evaluate a move for his services. The Serie A club is also expected to take time to examine whether a deal with Real Madrid is possible before moving forward with negotiations. Marco Asensio.
– Chelsea are planning to make a center back Levi Colwill A long-term part of their future project, understand CBS reporter Ben Jacobs. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant spell on loan at Brighton this season and is understood to not force a Stamford Bridge exit if he is given enough game time next season.
– Internacional ready to join Sporting CP defender race Goncalo InacioAccording to Ekrem Konur. The 21-year-old has been a key player for the Lisbon side this season, making 47 appearances in all competitions. He has also been linked with Liverpool, but The Nerazzurri Look at Inacio as a long-term replacement Milan ScreenerWho is going to join Paris Saint Germain
– Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dominic SoboszlaiReport sky game. The Magpies, who have recently been linked with the 22-year-old, are said to have scouted him on two occasions over the past fortnight, with the latest indication that they have identified the Bundesliga star as their first potential reinforcement after confirmation. Their place in the Champions League next season.