Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, while Sporting Kansas City have emerged as a surprise contender for Mohamed Salah. Here is a roundup of the latest transfer news and speculation from around the globe.
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Mohamed Salah: The Sun reports that the former Liverpool forward’s salary demands remain a significant obstacle to a potential move to the Saudi Pro League. With Salah reportedly preferring to stay in Europe, The Athletic suggests MLS side Sporting Kansas City could capitalize. Backed by ownership with Egyptian heritage, the club views Salah as a marquee signing to elevate their profile.
Vinícius Júnior: Real Madrid have thus far failed to reach an agreement with the Brazilian striker over a contract extension, prompting the club to consider his future, according to the Daily Mail. Following Brazil’s Round of 16 exit at the World Cup, attention has returned to the 25-year-old’s situation. Reports indicate his wage expectations do not align with Madrid’s structure, alerting Premier League clubs—including Chelsea—as well as Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Orlando Gill: The Paraguay goalkeeper has attracted interest from several European clubs. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is keen to sign the 26-year-old to provide competition for Senne Lammens, per the Manchester Evening News. Gill starred at the World Cup, earning Player of the Match honors against Germany—where he saved two penalties—and France. Currently at San Lorenzo, he reportedly has a £5.2 million release clause. Aston Villa are also tracking the situation.
Morten Hjulmand: The Denmark international and former Sporting CP captain is set to be announced as an Atlético Madrid player imminently after agreeing to a five-year deal, according to Record. The Portuguese outlet reports the medical is complete and a €40 million fee has been agreed, plus €5 million in add-ons. The 27-year-old is expected to bid farewell to his former teammates this weekend and report to Madrid on Monday.
Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa face financial pressure to sell a key asset ahead of the new season, and the 30-year-old striker has emerged as a target for Fenerbahçe, per the Daily Mail. Watkins has been Villa’s leading scorer every season since his 2020 arrival and finished the last campaign with 13 goals in 16 games. With two years remaining on his contract, the club is weighing a sale, with the Turkish side prepared to offer a substantial wage increase.
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Other Rumors
- Confusion surrounds Ederson’s proposed move from Atalanta to Manchester United, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the £38 million deal has collapsed.
- Arsenal and Liverpool are poised to battle for RB Leipzig right-back Lutsharel Geertruida, who may be available for approximately €25 million (CaughtOffside).
- Manchester United are seeking two additional midfielders following Andrey Santos’ arrival from Chelsea. Roma’s Manu Koné and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott are among the targets (Football Insider).
- Coventry City have agreed a £17 million deal to sign Swiss international defender Fine Auras from Eintracht Frankfurt (Football Insider).
- West Ham United centre-back Dinos Mavropanos is attracting Premier League interest, including from former club Arsenal, as he assesses his future following the Hammers’ relegation (Sky Sports).
- Como are negotiating with Galatasaray for Colombia centre-back Davinson Sánchez as they strengthen ahead of their Champions League debut (Gazzetta dello Sport).
- Juventus and Atlético Madrid are set to resume talks over the transfer of Norway striker Alexander Sørloth to Turin (Gazzetta dello Sport).
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- Championship side Middlesbrough are in talks with Columbus Crew versatile full-back Max Arfsten, with the U.S. international keen on a move to England (TEAMtalk).
- AS Roma are interested in signing Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan, though the Blues prefer a permanent departure (Fabrizio Romano).
- Sunderland are attempting to sign Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic for a fee around €40 million (Nicolo Schira).
- Barcelona and Spain forward Ferran Torres has agreed a deal in principle to join Paris Saint-Germain (Gianluca Di Marzio).
