Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann wants to delay a switch to MLS by seeing out his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano, while AC Milan could be resigned to parting ways with winger Rafael Leão if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann intends to see out his contract at the club, reports Mundo Deportivo. The 34-year-old has been linked with a potential switch to MLS in the next transfer window amid interest from LAFC, but the latest indicates that he plans to remain at the Wanda Metropolitano for one more season, with belief that interest from clubs in the United States will still be there in the summer of 2026. He has scored 16 goals while assisting another seven in 42 matches across all competitions this season.
– AC Milan could offload winger Rafael Leão in the summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. It is reported that failure to qualify for the Champions League could force the Rossoneri‘s hierarchy to move on several key players, with uncertainty also surrounding the futures of goalkeeper Mike Maignan and left-back Theo Hernández. Leao, 25, has contributed to 13 goals in 28 Serie A games so far this season, and he has previously been linked with Barcelona.
– Liverpool are set to compete with Arsenal for the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, the Daily Mirror reports. The Reds are considering their attacking options this summer in case star forward Mohamed Salah does not sign a new contract and leaves as a free agent. Ekitike, 22, has scored 19 goals and provided eight assists from 38 games this season, and Frankfurt would reportedly want a £60m fee for him. The Mirror adds that Manchester United, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation.
– Newcastle United have joined a host of Premier League clubs and top European sides chasing Lille striker Jonathan David, The i Paper reports. David, 25, has scored 23 goals in 38 club appearances this season, including nine in the Champions League. The Canada international is set to leave Lille this summer when his contract runs out. According to The i, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have all made contact with David’s representatives, while Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Internazionale and Juventus are also keen.
– Trent Alexander-Arnold is a “big signing, with question marks” for Real Madrid, according to Diario AS. The arrival of the England international on a free transfer this summer would mean uncertainty as to who would be first-choice right-back next season, when Dani Carvajal recovers from injury. AS describes Alexander-Arnold as “brilliant in attack, but suffering in defence” and says his participation with Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup would depend on Liverpool agreeing to rescind his contract early.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Real Madrid have agreed a new, short-term contract with Raúl Asencio which would allow him to receive the bonuses due for winning trophies this season. (Diario AS)
– Liverpool are anticipating a big offer for striker Darwin Núñez to arrive from a club in the Saudi Pro League. (Football Transfers)
– Atlético and are chasing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García but they’ll face competition from Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen, and even Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Diario AS)
– AC Milan and Atlético Madrid are interested in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, with Spurs set to ward off other teams by opening formal talks over a new contract. (TEAMtalk)
– Everton are exploring a move for Burnley centre-back Maxime Estève, with the 22-year-old is seen as a potential replacement should Jarrad Branthwaite leave the club in the summer. (Foot Mercato)
– A move for AC Milan midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers is under consideration by Nottingham Forest, who see him as an ideal reinforcement amid their hopes of qualifying to next season’s Champions League. (Calciomercato)
– Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca has caught the eye of Arsenal, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest while his teammate, defender Omar Soulet, is wanted by Manchester United and West Ham. (Messaggero Veneto)
– Flamengo are monitoring Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira, who won the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Libertadores while on loan at the Brazilian before returning to Manchester United in July 2022 (TNT)
– Ipswich Town winger Jaden Philogene is being targeted for a loanmove by Turkish club Beşiktaş. (Fotomac)