Super-agent Jorge Mendes wants to take AC Milan winger Rafael Leão to Barcelona, while Newcastle United intend to offer Alexander Isak an improved contract. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- The representatives of AC Milan winger Rafael Leão want to push for a move to Barcelona, reports Calciomercato. Jorge Mendes, his agent, has a "clear objective" of securing a deal for the 25-year-old to sign terms at Camp Nou. However, he could be persuaded to stay at San Siro if they sign loanee João Félix on a permanent deal from Chelsea, with Leão keen to play alongside his Portugal compatriot at club level.
- Newcastle United are planning to offer striker Alexander Isak a new contract, reports Football Insider. The Magpies are "well-positioned" to begin talks in the summer, after moving players on in January helped them remain aligned with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. Isak is contracted at St. James' Park until the summer of 2028, but the club are keen to fend off interest in his signature from other clubs. The 25-year-old Sweden international has been in impressive form this season with 17 goals and five assists in 22 Premier League matches.
- Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson is on the radar of Arsenal, reports Teamtalk. The 20-year-old is reported to have "admirers" among the club's hierarchy, and that an enquiry was made by the Gunners in January. Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to continue the search for a striker in the summer with several options on his short list, with Ferguson one of the latest to be linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium. Ferguson joined West Ham United for the remainder of the season before the winter window closed.
- Newcastle United and Bayern Munich could rival Chelsea in the race to sign AFC Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen this summer, as per the Daily Mirror. The Spain under-21 international has a release clause written into his Cherries contract, which could be triggered in July. Huijsen has been the subject of strong interest from Chelsea in particular, who are looking to upgrade their defensive options next season. Juventus, his former club, are set to earn a percentage from any future transfer.
- Tottenham Hotspur are planning on activating Johnny Cardoso's Real Betis release clause this summer, Football Insider reports. While the 23-year-old has recently signed a new contract at Betis, he is still expected to leave Seville later this year. Cardoso, a United States international with 18 caps to his name, is Ange Postecoglou's top defensive-midfield target heading into the summer transfer window. As revealed by ESPN. Spurs have a "first refusal option" when it comes to signing Cardoso.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's Dale Johnson looks at the stats behind Rafael Leão at AC Milan.
While Rafael Leão might be one of the most exciting players in Europe, and coveted by the likes of Barcelona, he's having a disappointing season by his standards -- at least statistically.
Indeed, there has been a gradual decline in his attacking output since he scored 15 Serie goals and provided a further eight assists in 2022-23.
Last season, the Portugal international scored nine goals and set up nine more. While lower than the previous campaign, it was still a good return.
But in the 2024-25 season, Leão has only managed to score four goals and create another four, with 16 games remaining for AC Milan.
Is that lower return due to Milan's poor season, with the club languishing in eighth and in need of a miracle to bridge the gap to the Champions League places?
Or, is it Leão's disappointing attacking returns that are a cause of the club's issues in the league?
Regardless, he has the numbers in past seasons to attract the likes of Barcelona. But with three years remaining on his contract, AC Milan have no need to entertain suitors.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
- Striker Levi García has joined Spartak Moscow from AEK Athens in a reported €18.70m deal.
- Manchester City's Kayky has joined Brazilian Serie A club EC Bahia on loan.
- Former Swansea City striker Borja Bastón has joined Granada CF on a free transfer.
- Botafogo have signed forward Rwan Cruz from Ludogorets for a reported €10 million.
OTHER RUMORS
- LA Galaxy are finalizing a deal to sign Botafogo youngster Matheus Nascimento on loan. The Brazil youth international, who primarily operates as a forward, has already played 96 times for Botafogo, scoring 12 goals. (Tom Bogert)
- Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are keeping tabs on Barcelona forward Toni Fernández. The 16-year-old has a release clause worth €20m but it would be impossible for him to leave Europe before his 18th birthday in the summer of 2026. (Mundo Deportivo)
- Juventus are ready to open talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a permanent move for loanee Randal Kolo Muani. Muani, 26, has already scored five goals in his first three Serie A games. (Nicolo Schira)
- The agent of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali says it's now impossible for the player to return to Serie A because no club could afford the transfer fee. (Repubblica)
- Fiorentina forward Moise Kean will only leave if a big club from Europe tables an offer. Kean, 24, has 15 goals and two assists in 22 league matches this season. Only offers that match his €52m release clause will be enough. (Calciomercato)
- Ipswich Town star Liam Delap has been added to the list of Manchester United's striker targets for the summer. (GiveMeSport)
- Jamie Gittens is likely to be available for transfer if struggling Borussia Dortmund fail to qualify for the Champions League, with Liverpool and Man United ready to battle it out for the 20-year-old winger. (Caught Offside)
- Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi and Lazio midfielder Nicolò Rovella were both the subject of firm January interest from the Premier League and LaLiga. (Repubblica)
- Everton believe they will be armed with a "competitive transfer budget" to revamp the squad in the summer. (The i Paper)
- Barcelona are ready to offer goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny a contract for the 2025-26 season. (Diario Sport)
- Clubs in Saudi Arabia made a late attempt to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona before the window closed. (Diario Sport)
- Christian Eriksen, 32, could retire from the game when his Manchester United contract expires in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
- Wing-back Przemysław Frankowski is "getting closer" to joining Galatasaray from Lens in a permanent deal. (Nicolo Schira)
- Bayern Munich are in advanced talks to extend defender Dayot Upamecano's contract. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Goalkeeper Álvaro Valles is negotiating his release from Las Palmas to pave the way for a summer move to Real Betis. (Matteo Moretto)
- Girona, Villarreal and Real Sociedad are interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Guido Rodríguez this summer. (Ekrem Konur)
- Celtic are working on a deal to sign Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden, who has scored 10 goals in 15 Superliga games this season. (Football Insider)
- Centre-back Craig Dawson is in talks with Wolverhampton Wanderers to terminate his contract at the club. (The Athletic)