Barcelona have asked about Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres and are also keeping tabs on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City are exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Barcelona are interested in an approach for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, reports Sport. The Blaugrana are reported to have already "sounded out" a move for the 26-year-old, and the LaLiga side could use their positive relationship to get a €65 million deal over the line. Coach Hansi Flick is keen to add another difference-maker to his squad over the summer, with the Camp Nou hierarchy also keeping tabs on Newcastle United's Alexander Isak as a potential alternative.
- A second attempt from Manchester City to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is expected to take place in the summer, reports Bild's Christian Falk. Wirtz, 21, is on City's radar and, despite the Germany international likely to sign a contract extension, his representatives have negotiated a release clause that will become active in 2026. If City do not get him this summer, then the clause will come into play at the end of next season. Wirtz has remained a key player in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League this season, with 15 goals and 10 assists in 29 matches.
- Real Madrid are pushing forward against Arsenal in the race for Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi, reports TeamTalk. Los Blancos are keen to add a "world-class" midfielder this summer, and they have stepped up their pursuit as the Gunners try to reach an agreement on personal terms. The 26-year-old's release clause, which Liverpool activated last summer, is still active and allows him to be signed for a fee of £51m.
- Clubs in the Premier League are watching Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui, reports Foot Mercato. Manchester United and Arsenal have asked about the 25-year-old, who scored his 20th league goal of the season while netting four in the 5-0 Serie A win over Hellas Verona on Saturday. Retegui remains contracted with La Dea until the summer of 2028, and he is also reportedly on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain.
- Bayern Munich are "relaxed" regarding the future of striker Harry Kane, reports Football Insider. The 31-year-old is "happy" at the Allianz Arena, and the Bundesliga club have no plans to consider offers for him in the summer. A £54m release clause is set to become active in Kane's contract next January, and he has recently been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
- Chelsea have agreed a £3.3m deal to sign Dastan Satpaev from FC Kairat Almaty, the Kazakhstan Premier League champions have announced. The 16-year-old striker, who will sign a five-year contract, cannot move to England until he turns 18 in August 2026.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's Sam Marsden considers how Barcelona might be able to strengthen their forward line in the summer.
Barcelona want to sign a No. 9. The only question is whether they will be able to do so this summer or in 2026.
Robert Lewandowski turns 37 later this year, but the Poland international is still scoring -- he has 31 goals in all competitions this season -- and he is set to extend his contract until 2026, potentially buying Barça some time.
Despite the club's struggles financially in recent years, they are finally back operating within LaLiga's financial fair play rules. That means they are likely to be able to spend in the summer, although it's still hard to imagine they could match what Newcastle United will demand for Alexander Isak, a player they have tracked since his Real Sociedad days.
Sporting CP's Viktor Gyökeres is another striker on every big European club's radar. He would be more affordable than Isak, but it is not a straight-forward decision for Barça. They will have to weigh up the dynamic of having another No. 9 in the squad alongside Lewandowski for a year, while also working out what their priorities are this summer.
The club would also like to add, at the very least, more width in attack, as well as depth at full-back. There won't be money for everything.
OTHER RUMORS
- Liverpool are keeping tabs of Nice winger Mohamed-Ali Cho. The 21-year-old came through the youth ranks at Everton but left before signing a pro deal, and has also played for Angers and Real Sociedad. (TeamTalk)
- Liverpool would prefer to move on Darwin Núñez this summer, though would consider offers for Diogo Jota due to his poor injury record. (Football Insider)
- Aston Villa and Arsenal have lodged a firm interest in Olympiacos duo Charalampos Kostoulas, 17, and Christos Mouzakitis, 18. Brentford and Manchester United have also sent scouts who are, respectively, a striker and a central midfielder. (Birmingham World)
- Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain will hold talks over a permanent deal for Marco Asensio, though there is no permanent option in the loan deal which brought the 29-year-old to the Premier League. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Crystal Palace, Norwich City and Rangers are being linked with a summer move for 18-year-old Birmingham City winger Zaid Betteka, who has yet to sign a pro deal. (Football Insider)
- AS Roma want to sign Alexis Saelemaekers on a permanent deal from AC Milan, but there won't be a straight swap for Tammy Abraham. The players engaged in a loan swap last summer, but Milan say Saelemaekers is worth €25m to €30m, more than the England international. (Calciomercato)
- Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could be set for a managerial return back in the Netherlands with Feyenoord. (AD)