Transfer Update: Manchester City Edges Arsenal in Pursuit of Young Winger

Transfer activity continues to heat up across European football, with several clubs making strides in their summer targets.

Premier League

Manchester City are nearing the completion of a £10 million deal for Leicester City winger Jeremy As, a move that has reportedly seen Arsenal step back due to the valuation being deemed excessive, The Athletic reports.

Despite withdrawing from their pursuit of the Leicester talent, Arsenal remain open to rejoining negotiations should circumstances change, with The Sun noting ongoing interest in Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes as a potential alternative.

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring several midfield options, including Aurelian Tchouameni, Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, and Felix Finish, after missing out on Matthew Fernandes. Sources via Daily Mail indicate that Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba have not been prioritized in their current discussions.

Oliver Glasner is set to transition to Nottingham Forest with a managerial package valued at £13 million per year, according to The Sun, positioning him among the club’s highest-paid executives.

Arsenal have expressed interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, though his £60 million valuation remains a barrier, The Telegraph notes. Meanwhile, the club is optimistic about securing So for a fee of £35 million, as Daily Mail reports.

Andrew Onan has agreed to a loan return to Trabzonspor without an option to purchase, via Fabrizio Romano. In another administrative matter, Aston Villa is appealing to CAS over the registration of 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo after FIFA denied international clearance, The Independent states.

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is not expected to extend his contract beyond 2027, BBC confirms.

England

England has delayed travel to Mexico City following espionage concerns ahead of their last-16 World Cup clash with Mexico, Daily Mail reports. The team is also hoping to have defender Jarell Quansah available for the match after his recent ankle injury was noted in The Sun.

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World Cup

Christian Romero will be available for Argentina in their last-32 match against Cape Verde, ESPN reports. Tensions arose between the Netherlands squad and Arsenal over Jurrien Timber’s participation in the Champions League final, The Sun notes.

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