Tottenham Hotspur have now made contact over a deal for a “generational” Premier League midfielder, as they love his versatility, according to a report.
Spurs vying to sign new midfielder amid Bissouma uncertainty
There has been a great deal of speculation surrounding Yves’ Bissouma’s future in north London, with the likes of AC Milan and Fenerbahce being named as potential suitors, although the midfielder has made it clear he is keen to remain in England.
With the central midfielder’s contract set to expire next summer, it would make sense for Spurs to get him off the books this summer, while they can still receive a fee, and they have recently stepped up their pursuit of a potential replacement.
Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha is among the main targets, with Fabrizio Romano recently revealing that contact has been made with the Portugal international’s camp, but the Lilywhites also have a Premier League player in mind as an alternative option.
Indeed, according to a report from GiveMeSport, Tottenham have now made contact with Manchester United over a potential deal for Kobbie Mainoo, with his contract situation at Old Trafford still unresolved, potentially opening the door for an exit.
Informal enquiries have been made, in order to assess whether a deal for Mainoo would be possible, with Spurs said to be big fans of the midfielder’s versatility.
The 20-year-old has found it difficult to force his way into Ruben Amorim’s plans, and the north Londoners are hopeful that United will be willing to cash-in this summer, but a deal may be on the expensive side, with the Red Devils reportedly set to hold out for £70m.
"Generational" Mainoo could be better long-term signing than Palhinha
Palhinha was very impressive during his time with Fulham, being lauded as “world-class” by reporter Dom Smith, but the Bayern midfielder is now 30-years-old, making him ten years Mainoo’s senior.
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Not only that, but the Portuguese maestro has failed to kick on since moving to Bayern, making just 17 Bundesliga appearances last term, indicating that he could be better-suited to playing for a smaller club like Fulham.
The United midfielder, on the other hand, has been lauded as a “generational” player by writer Liam Canning, and he has already made 72 first-team appearances for the Red Devils, picking up seven goals and two assists.
The Stockport-born midfielder has also displayed his versatility by regularly featuring in both defensive and attacking roles, but his performances are yet to justify a £70m price tag, and Spurs should try and get a deal done at a lower price.
Aston Villa have made contact with the representatives of a £40 million Atletico Madrid ace who Unai Emery is a big fan of, according to a recent report.
Aston Villa make striker enquiry amid Ollie Watkins exit rumours
Villa may not have been expecting it, but so far in this transfer window, there has been a lot of talk about the future of star striker Ollie Watkins. The England international has been a key player for the Villans for a number of seasons now, but given the recent speculation, his time at the club could be coming to an end.
Aston Villa make enquiry to sign £60m star who scored in win at Villa Park
Aston Villa are among the teams interested in signing a Premier League striker.
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It’s been reported that Manchester United are considering a bid to sign Watkins as they continue their search for a new striker. Meanwhile, Arsenal previously opened talks over a deal to sign Watkins, which may be stopped now they are close to signing Viktor Gyokeres. But Newcastle United are another team that are interested in Watkins and have placed him on their list of potential targets.
Therefore, no one can blame the Midlands side for looking at potential replacements, and according to journalist Nabil Djellit, Villa have submitted an enquiry to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. The forward could leave Stamford Bridge this summer and is said to have a £60 million fee on his head. Villa are not alone in their pursuit of the player, as Man United have also submitted an enquiry.
Aston Villa make contact with £40m+ Atletico Madrid star
As the Premier League side assess their forward options, they also look to be in the market for a new midfielder. According to Caught Offside, Aston Villa have made contact with Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher’s representatives in a bid to bring him to Villa Park.
The report states that despite only joining the Spanish giants last summer from Chelsea, Gallagher could be open to a return to England, as he wants regular minutes. Atletico are not actively looking to sell Gallagher, but they would be open to a departure should they receive a fee in the region of €45-50 million, which is roughly £39-43 million.
This has alerted Villa, but they do face competition from teams such as Nottingham Forest and Newcastle. However, the Villans are the only team to have made contact with Gallagher’s representatives. Villa’s interest is likely being pushed by Emery, who is said to be a big fan of Gallagher’s ‘energy and Premier League experience’.
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The 25-year-old’s search for regular minutes may come as a surprise given he played 50 times in all competitions. However, the England international, once dubbed a “pressing and transition monster”, was very much in and out of the starting XI.
He started 19 games in La Liga out of 32 but started just four of the nine Champions League games he played in. Given how Emery feels about Gallagher, a return to England could see him be a regular in the Villa side.
They might not have the trophies to show for it at the moment, but this Arsenal team are stacked with sensational players.
One of the most impressive is undoubtedly Bukayo Saka, who has taken on the role of club talisman and has become an output machine in recent seasons.
Likewise, Gabriel Magalhaes has developed from a player often labelled as error-prone to one of the most reliable in the squad and someone who knows exactly how to throw his weight around.
So, fans should be delighted that Arsenal are close to signing a player who embodies some of the best qualities of both.
Arsenal close in on game-changing signing
It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to say that, in terms of signings, this has been one of the most exciting summers Arsenal fans have had for quite some time.
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For example, the highly-sought-after Martin Zubimendi has finally been announced, alongside the squad-bolstering acquisitions of Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Additionally, the promising Cristhian Mosquera and potentially great Noni Madueke have already undergone their medicals, and the links to Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze persist.
Crystal Palace's EberechiEzecelebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup
However, there is still one more player, perhaps the most important of them all, yet to be officially secured, although that might be about to change.
At least that’s according to a recent report from transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, who has confirmed that Arsenal are nearing the final stages of their negotiations to sign Viktor Gyokeres.
The Italian journalist stated the following: “The conversation is still ongoing in London. The agents of the player are still in London to try resolve the agreement between all parties involved.
“Gyokeres is fighting to go to Arsenal. But obviously it’s really important to agree on the add-ons. They are really on it on every single hour, every single minute – Arsenal and Sporting are working on this deal.”
While we will have to wait and see what the overall package comes to, reports elsewhere have made it clear that the base fee will be around £55m, which seems like a fair price for a player of his calibre, especially as he could be described as a hybrid of Saka and Gabriel.
Why Gyokeres is a Saka & Gabriel Hybrid
Okay, we know this might sound a little out there to start with, but hear us out, as even though Gyokeres plays in a different position to both players and has some key differences, he also shares some unmistakable similarities.
Sporting CP's ViktorGyokerescelebrates scoring their first goal
Starting with Gabriel, for example, the former Coventry City star is a behemoth of a player, and while he might not have the heading ability of the Brazilian, he can certainly use his physique as a size advantage in the same way.
Don’t just take our word for it though, as The Athletic’s Thom Harris referred to the Swedish international as ‘a battering ram of a striker’ earlier this month, and you only need to look at the way he holds off defenders or simply barges past them in any of his numerous goal compilations.
In fact, while he couldn’t finish at the end, the 27-year-old demonstrated his brute strength against the Gunners in the Champions League last season, when he rode the challenges of both Gabriel and William Saliba to get into the penalty area.
Finally, he also has the mentality to match, with reports earlier in the window claiming that he was willing to give up millions to force this move and get the chance to win things at Arsenal.
This is also arguably something he shares with Saka, but the most significant aspect of his game that makes him similar to the Englishman is his output and willingness to put a team on his back.
For example, in 52 appearances last season, totalling 4248 minutes, the free-scoring “monster,” as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, put the ball in the back of the net 54 times and provided 13 assists.
In other words, the Stockholm-born machine averaged 1.28 goal involvements per game, or one every 63.40 minutes and was unsurprisingly his team’s most productive player.
While the Hale Ender wasn’t quite as prolific, he was still unreal in the games he played last season, racking up 12 goals and 14 assists in 37 appearances, totalling 2619 minutes.
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That means the mercurial number seven averaged a goal involvement every 1.42 games, or every 100.73 minutes, and was the club’s most productive player, despite missing over three months of the campaign.
Just imagine how dangerous the Gunners could be next season with the two game-changers playing alongside one another.
Ultimately, it won’t be cheap, but Arsenal appear to be onto a winner with Gyokeres, and the fact that he embodies the best aspects of Saka and Gabriel is proof of that.
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Nottingham Forest have now tabled a new bid for an “exceptional” Premier League attacker who Tottenham also want with Morgan Gibbs-White.
Nottingham Forest suffer Gibbs-White blow
The Reds had so many star performers like last season, from Murillo to Chris Wood, but Gibbs-White is arguably the most prized asset at the club, proving to be such an influential figure since arriving from Wolves.
Sady, Forest are on the brink of losing the 25-year-old this summer, though, with Tottenham triggering the £60m release clause in his contract. He was previously linked with a move to Manchester City, but it now looks as though Spurs have got their man.
Nottingham Forest's MorganGibbs-Whitereacts after the match
It is a massive setback for the Reds, given the quality that Gibbs-White possesses both in and out of possession – he scored seven goals and registered eight assists in the Premier League last season – with Nuno Espirito Santo always speaking highly of him during their time together at the City Ground: “Morgan is a very special player for us. Very important, talented, the work rate on the pitch, but to allow Morgan to have these moments a lot of things happen behind, hard work by the boys and this is very important.”
It’s now a case of Forest using the Gibbs-White money wisely this summer, and a new update suggests that a move for a top-quality Premier League player could be on the cards.
Nottingham Forest make new bid for Premier League forward
According to the reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic on X, Nottingham Forest have now tabled a “fresh offer” for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, as new global head of football Edu looks to strike a cheeky deal of well under the £50m the Bees want for the DR Congo international this summer.
“Nottingham Forest renew pursuit of Yoane Wissa – fresh offer made to Brentford for 28yo Congo striker. Bid falls under £25m NFFC were prepared to pay in Jan window & considerably lower than BrentfordFC valuation; in excess of £50m.”
Interestingly, Tottenham have also held talks with Wissa’s representatives as they look to transform their side with moves for Gibbs-White and Mohammed Kudus.
Wissa could be an outstanding signing for Forest ahead of next season, having shone so brightly throughout the 2024/25 campaign, scoring 19 goals in the league.
The 28-year-old shouldn’t take any time to hit the ground running, having already proven himself in the Premier League, and former Brentford manager and new Spurs boss Thomas Frank lauded his performances during last term.
“15 Premier League goals – wow! That’s exceptional and it’s down to Wissa but also down to how we play and how we create chances and big moments.”
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There are few negatives to Forest signing Wissa, even though at 28 years of age he isn’t necessarily getting any younger, and by the looks of things, a move to the City Ground is one to watch this summer.
West Ham United have now submitted an enquiry over a deal to sign one of England’s hottest rising stars, who is expected to cost over £40m this summer, according to a report.
West Ham set sights on new midfielder
In truth, West Ham may have to strengthen in a number of different positions if they are to kick on next season, having collected just 43 points in the 2024-25 campaign, resulting in a 14th-placed finish, but there is a real desire to bring in a new midfielder.
Indeed, the Hammers have identified a number of targets in midfield over the past week, with it most recently being revealed they are leading the race to sign Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika, despite rival interest from fellow Premier League side Everton.
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Stroeykens differs a little from the other targets, given that the Belgian is attack-minded, predominantly featuring in an advanced role for Anderlecht last season, and the Irons also have their eye on a similar type of player from within the Premier League.
That is according to a report from The Boot Room, which states West Ham have now submitted an enquiry over a deal for Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, having been closely monitoring the Englishman’s situation at Anfield.
Harvey Elliott celebrates for Liverpool
There could well be fierce competition for Elliott’s signature, however, with nearly half of the Premier League submitting enquiries of their own, including Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, who are set to take part in next season’s Champions League.
RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund headline the interest from abroad, with Jurgen Klopp pushing to sign his former player, and the Reds are willing to cash-in on the attacking midfielder if they receive an offer of more than £40m.
"Phenomenal" Elliott leads England U21s to Euros glory
England retained their U21 European Championships title courtesy of a 3-2 victory against Germany on Saturday night, and the Liverpool maestro played a major role in the triumph, scoring a total of five goals throughout the tournament.
However, the 22-year-old didn’t play anywhere near as significant a role in Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph last season, picking up just one goal and two assists after featuring sporadically throughout the campaign.
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As such, the Englishman may need to move on this summer, and his performances for his country suggest he could be capable of making a real impact elsewhere, so it is exciting news that West Ham are in the mix for his signature.
Having been lauded as “phenomenal” by journalist David Lynch, Elliott could be a fantastic addition to Graham Potter’s squad, and the fact he has Premier League experience could make the England U21 star a preferable option to Stroeykens, who is unproven outside Belgium.
Celtic are looking to strengthen their squad before the end of the summer transfer window at the start of September, despite winning two trophies in the 2024/25 campaign.
Brendan Rodgers led his team to the Scottish Premiership title and the League Cup trophy in his second season back at Parkhead, although his side did also lose in the final of the SFA Cup.
As shown in the post above from Fabrizio Romano, Celtic are set to complete the signing of Benjamin Nygren to bolster their options on the right flank.
The Hoops have already signed Ross Doohan to fill the role of third-choice goalkeeper and have snapped up Kieran Tierney to be their new first-choice left-back.
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According to 67HailHail, Celtic are interested in a deal to sign Scotland international Andy Irving from Premier League side West Ham United before the end of the summer transfer window.
The report claims that the Hoops ‘could make a move’ for the left-footed star in the coming weeks, as Rodgers looks to add to his options in the middle of the park.
It states that there are also teams from the Championship in England that are looking at him as a potential signing, but that the Bhoys are currently at the front of the queue to secure his signature.
Why Celtic should sign Andy Irving
The Scottish giants should swoop to sign Irving from the Hammers this summer because he could be an amazing midfield partner for Reo Hatate when called upon.
Whilst captain Callum McGregor is likely to start when fit, given that he started 34 league games this season, Rodgers will be thinking about what life could look like after the 32-year-old’s powers start to wane.
Callum McGregor
Arne Engels was trialled as a number six at times in his debut campaign in Scotland, and playing the Belgian star there would allow the manager to play Irving and Hatate as the two number eights ahead of him.
Celtic’s Japanese maestro has proven himself to be adept at breaking down opposition defences to chip in with goals and assists, having scored ten goals and provided four assists in 37 league games for the club in the 2024/25 campaign.
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As you can see in the table above, Irving caught the eye at the top end of the pitch whilst playing as a midfielder for Klagenfurt in Austria, in the same division that Nicolas Kuhn was signed from when he was at Rapid Vienna.
The 25-year-old star, who was dubbed a “Premier League-level” talent by former scout Mick Brown, only made ten league appearances for the Hammers this term, which meant that he did not have much of a chance to showcase his attacking qualities for Graham Potter’s side.
Andy Irving on Scotland duty.
However, a move to a dominant Celtic team, that have won the title in each of the last four seasons, could help him to regain his best form as a central midfielder who can provide quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals.
That could, therefore, result in Rodgers having two amazing attack-minded number eights in the form of Hatate and Irving, who could cause havoc in the final third, with either Engels or McGregor sat behind them as the number six.
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This is why this move could make a lot of sense for Celtic if they decide to go through with a move for him, as this latest report suggests that they may do.
Cast your mind back to August 2022, with Liverpool seeing off rivals Manchester City in the campaign curtain-raiser to claim the Community Shield, with club-record signing Darwin Nunez scoring a late clincher to mark his arrival into English football.
The Reds may well have won the battle that day, although it was their opponents who ultimately won the war, with Nunez’s centre-forward foe, Erling Haaland, shaking off that initial disappointment to become a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
Since both men arrived at their respective clubs that summer, Haaland has netted 121 goals in just 142 games for the Citizens, 85 of which have come in only 97 top-flight outings.
As those on Merseyside are fully aware, their Uruguayan number nine has barely come close to reaching such heights, having thus far plundered only 40 goals in 143 games in all competitions.
Liverpool's DarwinNunezcelebrates after winning the Premier League
With Haaland in the picture or not, a return of 25 goals in 95 league games simply isn’t up to scratch for Liverpool’s centre-forward, with it no surprise that the 25-year-old looks destined for a summer exit. The only issue is, just who will replace him?
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Arne Slot’s side stormed to the title without the need for an orthodox striker, but whether that is a long-term solution remains to be seen, with a dream target still in the equation in the form of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
There has been tentative talk that a bid is even being readied for the Magpies talisman, albeit with Eddie Howe’s men having claimed Champions League football ahead of next term, prising the Swede from St James’ Park would be more than an uphill task.
With that in mind, other options are still being considered, with GIVEMESPORT reporting that FSG are holding internal talks over whether to move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, with Liverpool said to be ‘turning their attention towards recruiting a proven goalscorer’.
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The Nigerian’s name has come up during in-house recruitment meetings, albeit with there said to be an acknowledgement that the 26-year-old is likely to end up back at Galatasaray, having spent 2024/25 on loan in Turkey.
Osimhen’s £400k-per-week wage demands had previously appeared to be a stumbling block too, although the piece outlines that he may consider lowering that figure, having already turned down a lucrative £625k-per-week offer from Saudi side, Al Hilal.
Galatasaray's VictorOsimhencelebrates scoring their first goal
The belief is that the Lille man is keen to stay put in European football, amid rival interest from the likes of Manchester United, ensuring the door has opened slightly for FSG to pounce.
How Osimhen compares to Alexander Isak
Isak is – and rightly so – the figure that most of Europe’s elite clubs would wish to sign if handed the opportunity, having been hailed as the “best striker in the Premier League” by national team boss, Jon Dahl Tomasson.
With 44 league goals across his last two seasons at Newcastle, the ex-Real Sociedad star is a Premier League-proven talent, no doubt about it, having given a raft of top-flight defenders a torrid time of things.
That said, there is an argument to be made that despite having yet to try his hand in English football, Osimhen would actually represent an upgrade on Isak, having also been dubbed the “best striker on the market” by Statman Dave.
Indeed, 2024/25 ended with Osimhen eclipsing his centre-forward counterpart’s goalscoring record, with the in-demand sensation scoring 37 times during his stint in Istanbul, 26 of which came in the Super Lig.
Isak, meanwhile, scored ‘just’ 27 goals in all competitions back on Tyneside, with that including 23 league goals.
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Equally too, while both enjoyed a similar record with regard to their creative prowess, having both created 11 ‘big chances’ in league action, it is Osimhen who appears to be the more dominant, physical focal point.
That is evidenced by the fact that he won 55% of his total duels and 60% of his aerial duels, as per Sofascore, while Isak, by comparison, averaged just 33% for both of those metrics in the Premier League.
Galatasaray's VictorOsimhenreacts
Stretching back further than 2024/25 too, Osimhen has also been more prolific in front of goal during his senior career thus far, having netted 151 goals in just 264 club career games, across his time in Italy, Turkey, France, Belgium and Germany.
Isak, by comparison, has scored just 134 goals in 301 senior games during his spells in England, Spain, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, with that showcasing that it is Osimhen who is the greater clinical threat.
On the Champions League front too, the latter man has netted nine times from 17 games in the competition to date, while Isak has scored only once in six outings in his career thus far.
Yes, the Newcastle star has been a revelation for the Magpies, yet Osimhen has been a goalscoring monster at almost every club he has been, excluding a goalless, 16-game spell at Wolfsburg.
Galatasaray's VictorOsimhenis picture wearing a protective face mask
While the major caveat remains whether the Napoli man can repeat those heroics in the Premier League, all the signs point to him being the next centre-forward to rip it up in England’s top tier.
Whisper it quietly, but he might even be better than Isak…
A bigger mistake than Diaz: Liverpool now in talks to sell £50m star
Liverpool should think twice about parting ways with this talented first-teamer.
Chelsea have a plethora of players to get off the wage bill before the last summer deadline day on September 1, and their success in selling unwanted players will likely have a real effect on their recruitment plans.
Chelsea players likely to be sold this summer
Alfie Gilchrist, Renato Veiga, Lesley Ugochukwu, Raheem Sterling, João Félix, David Datro Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi could all leave Chelsea this summer, according to a report by The Athletic, with all of these players also missing out on a place in Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad.
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Despite actually making the cut to represent Chelsea at the CWC, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and defender Trevoh Chalobah may have key decisions to make about their futures at Stamford Bridge as well.
Dewsbury-Hall started just two of his 13 Premier League appearances last season, playing the vast majority of his minutes in the Conference League, while Chalobah could still be sold by Chelsea despite arguably being one of their best performers during the second half of 2024/2025.
“I suspect that they will try and sell him [Chalobah] because I think that’s what the whole bringing him back was about,” said Telegraph reporter Matt Law on the London is Blue Podcast last month.
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“I know that they are obviously interested in bringing in one defender. I don’t think it will be two defenders, so I think it will be one defender rather than two unless there are a lot more sales than planned, but I do fear that Trev will be on the up for sale list again. No one can be surprised because it’s the same thing that happens every year.
“I mean, it’s literally, it’s like Groundhog Day with Trev. He becomes the best player of the second half of the season, then they try and sell him.”
Armando Broja is also on the chopping block, with the striker failing to break into the Chelsea first team or replicate his stellar 2021/2022 form, when he enjoyed a productive loan spell at Southampton.
Chelsea to sell Armando Broja for just £17 million this summer
The Albania international commanded huge promise at one point, so much so that Chelsea once put a £50 million price tag on the Cobham academy graduate’s head (The Telegraph).
Now, following two failed loan spells at Fulham and Everton, Chelsea are prepared to sell Broja for just £17 million as they attempt to get him off their books.
Armando Broja
That is according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who writes that Broja remains in-demand among some circles. The 23-year-old has actually received several enquiries from teams in the Bundesliga and abroad, so Chelsea have an avenue to offload him for good.
The striker would count as pure profit through the lense of PSR given his status as an academy player, but it’s been quite the fall from grace for Broja, who must now look to kickstart his career away from west London.
Manchester United are believed to be in pole position to sign a £4m+ striker who has also been targeted by Real Madrid in 2025.
Man Utd looking at more transfers after Cunha
The Red Devils are preparing for their first summer transfer window under the co-ownership of INEOS and manager Ruben Amorim, and there is plenty of work to be done following a disastrous 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
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A plethora of incomings and outgoings are expected at Old Trafford, and the first arrival ahead of Amorim’s first full season in charge is set to be Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha. Man Utd are set to trigger Cunha’s £62.5m release clause and give the Brazilian a five year deal at Old Trafford.
However, after Cunha, Man Utd are looking to make more additions to their squad, with Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo a serious target who could end up playing alongside the Brazilian behind a striker under Amorim.
At the back, Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford has been linked as a replacement for Andre Onana, and in midfield, Atalanta star Ederson is a man in demand with the Red Devils making contact over a transfer.
Manchester United manager RubenAmorimbefore the match
As shown over the last 12 months in deals for Ayden Heaven, Chido Obi and Patrick Dorgu, Man Utd are looking to build for the future by signing some of the best youngsters around, and they are now looking to sign a new teenage talent.
Man Utd in pole position to sign £4m+ striker who Real Madrid wanted
According to reports in Spain, relayed by Sport Witness, Man Utd are in pole position to sign Albacete forward Christian Kofane this summer.
It is claimed that the Red Devils, alongside AS Monaco and Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen are leading the chase for the 18-year-old forward, who has a release clause of just €5m (£4.2m), following his ‘explosion’ at the Segunda Division side.
Interestingly, Kofane has also been targeted by Real Madrid after bursting onto the scene in 24/25 for Albacete, with ‘half of Europe’ keeping an eye on the Cameroon-born striker.
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As can be seen, the teenager has made quite an impact in Spain after scoring on his La Liga 2 debut back in November, and by the looks of things, a move to Old Trafford could be one to keep an eye on over the coming months.
Liverpool’s forward line has been a huge asset in their success during Arne Slot’s first year at the club, undoubtedly catapulting them to Premier League success.
The Reds have scored 85 times to date, 15 more than any other side in the division, highlighting the impact they’ve had within the final third this campaign.
Mohamed Salah has certainly been the star in attacking areas in 2024/25, scoring 28 times and registering 18 assists – being responsible for 54% of all league goals scored this season.
The Egyptian signed a new two-year deal in recent weeks, handing Slot the added option throughout 2025/26, but he will need other talents to spread the goals if they are to sustain their success.
Numerous players have been linked with a switch to move to Anfield, all of which would improve the chances of another league title in just under 12 months time.
The latest on Liverpool’s hunt for new attackers
Various attackers have been linked with a switch to join Liverpool this summer, with Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota both likely to depart during the off-season.
Benjamin Sesko, Julian Alvarez and Victor Osimhen are just three names who have been thrown into the mix, all appearing on their shortlist ahead of the summer.
RB Leipzig's BenjaminSeskobefore taking a penalty
However, another name has been touted over the last couple of days, in the form of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, that’s if reports in Spain are to be believed.
The report states that after a deal for Jeremie Frimpong, they will target a move for the German attacking midfielder and are ready to make a huge offer to force the Bundesliga side into allowing him to depart.
It also claims that Slot is a huge admirer and sees him as a great fit for his side, and doesn’t want to sign any player with a lower profile than the 22-year-old.
Why Liverpool’s latest target is a bigger talent than Isak
Alexander Isak is a striker who’s been on Liverpool’s radar over the last couple of months, as Slot looks to add needed quality to the forward line.
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak
The Swede has registered a staggering 23 goals in his 33 league outings throughout the current campaign, with only Salah scoring more throughout 2024/25.
Slot will undoubtedly want a player of his quality at Merseyside in the near future, but may be unable to land the 25-year-old given the £150m price tag placed on his head.
Such a figure has led to other targets being considered, allowing the manager to invest in numerous key areas – leading to pending deals for Frimpong.
A move for Wirtz this summer would allow Slot to land a bigger talent than Isak, albeit in a different position, but the German is evidently a star who needs to be signed.
The 22-year-old is already miles ahead of the Swede in terms of progression at such an age, offering the Reds a huge talent for the immediate and long-term at Anfield.
Wirtz, who’s been labelled “world-class” by departing boss Xabi Alonso, has registered 30 combined goals and assists in his 45 appearances across all competitions this season.
However, his underlying stats are just impressive, handing Slot a sensational option in the final third and strengthening their ambitions of retaining their top-division title.
He’s registered 1.5 shots on target per 90 along with 6.2 touches in the opposition box per 90 – having the tools to threaten with goals himself rather than teeing up his teammates.
Games played
31
Goals & assists
22
Shots on target per 90
1.5
Touches in opposition box
6.2
Chances created
2.2
Dribbles completed
3.1
Duels won
6.2
The German has also created 2.2 chances per 90, whilst completing 3.1 dribbles per 90, allowing other stars around him to improve their own tallies should he move to Merseyside.
There’s no doubt that his transfer would set the hierarchy back a huge sum, but his talent is there for all to see – having the potential to improve further given his tender age.
They should certainly prioritise a move for him over Isak, with the Reds able to add an all-round talent in Wirtz, having the skillset to provide for himself but also offering a different dimension to the current attacking department.
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