Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona look at Newcaste's Isak

Barcelona are keeping tabs on a possible move for Newcastle United‘s Alexander Isak, while Real Madrid are discussing a potential move for Arsenal defender William Saliba. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Barcelona are interested in Alexander Isak but know that a deal for the Newcastle United striker will be difficult to complete, reports Mundo Deportivo. This comes with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich all looking at the 25-year-old, while it could also be a struggle to meet the Magpies’ demands of over €100 million.

– Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to Relevo. The LaLiga club are believed to be keen to prioritise strengthening at centre-back in one of the upcoming transfer windows, with the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy discussing a future deal for the 23-year-old. Aware of his current contract that isn’t set to expire until the summer of 2027, Los Blancos reportedly could wait until next year to acquire him for a lower fee if a deal isn’t possible over the summer.

– Arsenal are stepping up their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, reports Sky Sports Deutschland. It is reported that the Gunners have “intensified” their efforts amid hopes of landing the 30-year-old, as they look to take advantage of his current contract situation with teams from outside of the Bundesliga able to sign him on a pre-contract agreement. Kimmich is said to have already received “official” offers from Europe, while the Allianz Arena hierarchy have recently withdrawn their most recent proposal.

– Two Premier League midfielders are on Manchester City‘s short list ahead of plans for another active transfer window, reports Teamtalk. Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, 27, remains on the Citizens’ radar, but it is believed that a deal could hinge on whether the Magpies part ways with either Anthony Gordon or Alexander Isak. City are also reportedly keen on Crystal Palace‘s Adam Wharton, and it is reported that the Eagles would demand an offer worth at least £66m for the 21-year-old England international.

– Chelsea and Arsenal could capitalise on RB Leipzig’s struggles as they look to bring in Benjamin Šeško, reports The Mirror, who add that Castello Lukeba and Xavi Simons could also leave if Die Roten Bullen don’t get UEFA Champions League football.

EXPERT TAKE

OTHER RUMORS

– Arsenal want to sign 26-year-old Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with a deal understood to be close. (Metro)

– Chelsea are not planning to sign a goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, despite recent scrutiny of both Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen. (Times)

– Manchester City are still willing to let James McAtee leave despite the attacking midfielder’s increased role in Pep Guardiola’s team, as the Citizens plan to recruit for that position. (Football Insider)

– Douglas Luiz could leave Juventus in the summer with some Premier League clubs already having shown an interest in the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder. (Nicolo Schira)

– It is becoming increasingly unlikely that AC Milan will look to make João Félix‘s loan from Chelsea permanent due to a rapid decline in the forward’s performances. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Multiple clubs in Europe are tracking Orlando Pirates striker Relebohile Mofokeng. (Sport)

– Manchester City remain interested in a move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. (Daily Mail)

– Newcastle United are not planning to listen to offers for 22-year-old England full-back Tino Livramento amid interest from Manchester City. (Football Insider)

– Nicolo Casale‘s loan from Lazio to Bologna will become permanent for €6.5m if I Rossoblu qualify for the Champions League. (Corriere dello Sport)

– Despite Manchester United also holding an interest in Dušan Vlahović, Arsenal have the most concrete interest in the Juventus striker and plan to hold talks ahead of a possible transfer. (Ekrem Konur)

– Atlético Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and two unnamed Premier League clubs are monitoring Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera. (Nicolo Schira)

– Chelsea have closed an agreement for Corinthians left-back Denner Evangelista worth €10m with €4m in variables and 15% of the funds earned from a future move for the 17-year-old. (Sport)