Transfer News Overview
Chelsea is intensifying efforts to acquire forward Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, especially after they finalize the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Newcastle United had previously proposed a bid for Pedro that was turned down, and now Chelsea is gearing up to face their Premier League rivals in the race for the 23-year-old Brazilian.
Goalkeeper Pursuits
In a related development, Manchester United is preparing to initiate discussions to bring in Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa once André Onana‘s exit is confirmed. The Red Devils see Martínez, who played a crucial role in Argentina’s World Cup victory, as their top priority to secure the goalkeeper position, with Onana’s potential departure to AS Monaco in the spotlight.
Striker Negotiations
Among other transfer updates, VfB Stuttgart is reportedly unwilling to entertain offers below €100 million for striker Nick Woltemade, following interest from Bayern Munich. The German giants are in talks regarding the 23-year-old but are aiming to keep their budget between €50 million and €60 million, sparking a standoff in negotiations.
Defensive Targets
Additionally, Juventus is on the hunt for a center-back and is ramping up pursuit of Jonathan David following his Lille contract expiration. They have identified Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi as a prime target, with an array of alternatives including Nayef Aguerd from West Ham and Ronald Araújo from Barcelona.
Winger Retention and New Signings
Real Betis is also demonstrating intent to retain winger Antony after his loan from Manchester United ends, aiming to finalize the signing of Rodrigo Riquelme from Atlético Madrid for €18 million, projected to last until 2030.
Striking Partnerships
Moreover, Napoli has set its sights on conceptualizing a striking partnership for Romelu Lukaku and views Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca as their top choice over Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez. Meetings with Udinese are anticipated this week, while their scouting extends to PSV Eindhoven’s Noa Lang and Brescia’s Gennaro Borrelli.
Stay tuned for the latest updates and news on the ongoing transfer saga across football clubs around the world.
