By Daniel Edu
In the latest transfer news, it has been reported that West Ham United is interested in securing a loan deal for Manchester United and England center-back Harry Maguire. The Telegraph suggests that West Ham sees Maguire as a potential reinforcement for their defense. Meanwhile, Manchester City is rumored to be considering a swap deal involving Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva and Barcelona. As part of the deal, City may make an offer for Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as reported by the Mirror.
Tottenham Eyeing Vlahovic as Harry Kane’s Future Remains Uncertain
Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus. This development comes amidst the uncertainty surrounding Harry Kane’s future at the club. According to R. Galetti, Tottenham is considering Vlahovic as a potential replacement in case Kane departs.
Newcastle United Targets Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia, Wolves Pursue Bristol City’s Scott
Newcastle United is said to have made a rumored bid of £82 million for 22-year-old Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who currently plays for Napoli, according to Corriere dello Sport. Meanwhile, Wolves are planning a bid exceeding £20 million for 19-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott from Bristol City, as reported by the Telegraph.
Manchester United Keen on Atalanta’s Hojlund, Lukaku’s Future Uncertain
Manchester United is allegedly interested in signing 20-year-old Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. The Express suggests that the Glazer family, the club’s owners, may approve the transfer due to concerns about the team’s value decreasing during takeover negotiations if they fail to strengthen their attacking options. Additionally, Romelu Lukaku’s anticipated move to Inter Milan appears to have fallen through, with Juventus or a Saudi Arabian club now seen as his most likely destinations, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Other Transfer Rumors: Henderson, Aubameyang, Casadei, Mahrez, Saint-Maximin
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson reportedly has a personal contract offer from Al-Ettifaq, but the two parties have yet to reach an agreement, says Fabrizio Romano. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is said to be open to a transfer from Chelsea to Marseille, with the Gabonese striker willing to accept a wage cut, according to French outlet Objective. Leicester City is rumored to be interested in loaning 20-year-old Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei from Chelsea, as claimed by the Telegraph. Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City is reportedly attracting interest from Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, per Romano Fabrizio. Al-Ahli is also reportedly in contact with Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin regarding a potential transfer, as reported by Alkass.