Manchester United have joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi, while RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons is attracting interest from four clubs from the Premier League. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- RB Leipzig signed midfielder Xavi Simons on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in January for €50m but are already looking to make a €20m profit, with four clubs from the Premier League interested in landing him this summer, according to Bild. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Arsenal are all monitoring the 22-year-old's situation after he managed 11 goals and eight assists in 33 matches last season. Barcelona (where he played in the academy from 2010-2019) and Bayern have also been linked in the past. But they will have to pay €70m.
- Manchester United could rival AS Roma and Napoli for Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, reports The Sun. With all three clubs circling, Forest are preparing to offer the 24-year-old a new contract this summer. United are reported to have enquired about his availability back in January, but were rejected. Nevertheless, interest remains in Hudson-Odoi, whose contract expires next June. The England international has impressed at Forest since making the move from Chelsea in 2023, racking up eight goal involvements last season in 31 Premier League outings.
- Chelsea have shortlisted Brighton and Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro this summer, Fabrizio Romano reports. The 23-year-old is also the subject of interest from Newcastle United, who approached Brighton over a potential transfer earlier this week. Pedro is "highly appreciated" by Chelsea, a club that has already added Liam Delap to its attacking ranks this month. The Brazilian international enjoyed a solid Premier League campaign last term, scoring 10 goals in 27 matches.
- Napoli's interest in Manchester United's Jadon Sancho hinges upon the winger's willingness to accept a pay cut, Sky Sports News has revealed. The Serie A champions are keen on signing Sancho, but will only press ahead with a formal move if his demands are "realistic." Napoli are said to be in contact with the Englishman's representatives over personal terms, while Borussia Dortmund are also reportedly keeping tabs on the situation. United value Sancho at around the £25 million mark.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new contract at Arsenal that will see him become one of the world's best-paid youngsters, The Athletic reports. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta was a key factor in his decision to extend amid reported interest from Real Madrid. The long-term contract is said to be a "substantial increase" on Lewis-Skelly's first professional deal, which he penned back in October 2023. Lewis-Skelly's mother, Marcia Lewis, negotiated the extension.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
- The Washington Spirit have acquired forward Sofia Cantore from Serie A side Juventus, making her the first Italy international in NWSL history. Cantore will join the Spirit after the NWSL transfer window officially opens on July 1. Read
- Barcelona have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Joan García from Espanyol in a €25m deal. Read
- PSG women have announced the signing of 25-year-old left-back Olga Carmona from Real Madrid. Read
- Manchester City women have confirmed the signing of Canada international Jade Rose from Harvard University on a four-year deal. Read
- Liverpool goalkeeper Vítězslav Jaroš has joined Ajax on a season-long loan. Read
- Spanish goalkeeper Joan García has joined Barcelona from Espanyol in a deal worth a reported €25 million. Read
- LOSC Lille have signed winger Marius Broholm on a permanent basis from Rosenborg. Read
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's Sam Tighe on why Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi is attracting attention.
Over the last two seasons, Hudson-Odoi has put his career firmly back on track, after a nasty Achilles injury in 2019 curbed his ascent to stardom.
He broke through to the Chelsea first-team in 2018-19, having impressed in the FA Youth Cup and starred for England's wildly successful U17 side that also included Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho. Big bids from Bayern Munich followed, but the Blues held firm and Hudson-Odoi looked set for a huge role at Stamford Bridge ... until injury struck.
What followed was a drift into the wilderness. His 2022-23 loan to Bayer Leverkusen was not particularly successful, and Nottingham Forest saw an opportunity to pounce for just £5m. It was a market masterstroke.
Hudson-Odoi was positive last season, scoring eight league goals from 20 starts. And he's been downright excellent this season, scoring fewer goals (five) but having a stronger overall impact. He's quick, easily able to beat a marker and loves cutting inside to arc a shot on goal. He has netted crucial winners against Liverpool and Manchester City -- both 1-0 wins -- proving he's able to step up and make the difference.
With just one year left on his deal, this summer represents a critical juncture for player and club: Either a contract extension is signed, or he likely departs while Forest can still get a fee for his transfer.
OTHER RUMORS
Jan Aage Fjortoft says Bayern Munich fans will expect a big name to join the club in place of Florian Wirtz, who looks set to join Liverpool.
- Barcelona must make room in their current squad before they can trigger Nico Williams' Athletic Bilbao release clause. Williams has been elevated to Barcelona's No. 1 attacking target over Liverpool's Luis Díaz, who is also pushing for a move to the Catalan giants. (Mundo Deportivo)
- Aston Villa are braced for the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal to rekindle their interest in Morgan Rogers this summer. However, Villa have no intention of letting the England international go. (Daily Mail)
- Borussia Dortmund are considering pursuing a €30m deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who has already enjoyed two successful stints at the German club. (TEAMTalk)
- Arsenal are not willing to pay the €80m-€100m that RB Leipzig want from clubs to sign striker Benjamin Sesko. No official offer has been lodged and the Gunners are still monitoring Sporting CP's Viktor Gyökeres, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United. (Sky Germany)
- Real Madrid will let Rodrygo go this summer, but only if he tells them he wants to leave. The Brazil forward has been linked with Arsenal and his transfer could cost around €80m. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Barcelona could let defenders Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo leave and are looking at Independiente's Kevin Lomonaco, 23, as a replacement. (TyC)
- Aston Villa are keen to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as boss Unai Emery, who previously worked with the Senegal international at Villarreal, believes he would be a great fit for his team. (GMS)
- Juventus brought in Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa for €50m last summer but are now ready to accept the highest offer to sign him just one year after his arrival. (Corriere dello Sport)
- Napoli are interested in Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho who is also being linked with a return to Dortmund. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
- Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 39, is set to sign a new one-year contract to stay at Old Trafford. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Celta Vigo midfielder Fer Lopez, 21, is set to undergo a medical ahead of completing a €25m transfer to Wolves. (AS)
- Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, 39, has agreed to join Fiorentina as a free agent after leaving Fenerbahce. (Ansa)
- Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Liverpool's Cody Gakpo are on Bayern's shortlist if they can't land Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, 22. (Sky Germany)
- Rangers are interested in Bournemouth right-back Max Aarons, 25, but the Premier League club want him to go on a permanent deal. (Daily Record)
- Parma are set to appoint 29-year-old Arsenal assistant Carlos Cuesta as their new manager. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Bayer Leverkusen are in contact with Nico Paz's management ahead of a potential move this summer. He remains high on their shortlist as a possible replacement for Florian Wirtz. (Sky Germany)
- Napoli are accelerating their efforts to sign Bologna forward Dan Ndoye. The Swiss international has a "basic agreement" in place with Napoli over personal terms. (Matteo Moretto)
- Everton are keeping tabs on Villarreal striker Thierno Barry, who is attracting interest from a host of clubs around Europe. (Sky Sports News)
- Chelsea are set to lodge an improved offer for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens after their £42 million bid was rejected last week. (Football.London)
- Paris FC are set to sign winger Moses Simon from Nantes for an estimated fee of €7 million. (Footmercato)
- Fulham are considering an approach for PSV and United States striker Ricardo Pepi. (Fabrizio Romano)