Chelsea eyeing a move for Toney: Chelsea are in the market for a new striker and have a strong interest in the potential transfer of Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to Simon Phillips via Substack.
Toney is having a spectacular season and is currently the third-highest goalscorer in the Premier League behind Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. The Blues are looking at him to alleviate their goalscoring woes.
Manchester United keen on Barcelona winger
Manchester United are reportedly still keen on signing Barcelona’s academy starlet, Ansu Fati, in the upcoming transfer window. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), Red Devils previously saw a bid worth around €150million turned down by Barcelona but are back again for the youngster. The club is set to face competition from clubs like Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona confident of Gundogan deal
Barcelona are confident of finalising a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, according to 90min. The 32-year-old Germany international is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium this summer, though manager Pep Guardiola is hopeful he will commit his future to the club. But Gundogan is attracting interest from LaLiga champions-elect Barcelona, who are long-term admirers of the midfielder.
West Ham identify Declan Rice’s replacement
West Ham are keen to sign former Arsenal and Marseille midfielder Matteo Guendouzi next season as a replacement for Declan Rice who is set to leave the club in the summer according to The Athletic.
Rice, whose contract expires in 2024, is on his way out of the club and is being linked with a move to Arsenal. Manchester United and Newcastle are also interested in the English international.
A report detailed why Mauricio Pochettino has yet to be named Chelsea’s new manager
Liverpool have not contacted Brighton over Mac Allister
Liverpool have not contacted Brighton over a move for World Cup winning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, reports The Athletic. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the 24-year-old Argentina international is expected to leave the Amex Stadium this summer.
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Mac Allister although nothing has been agreed or discussed with Brighton at this stage over a potential sale.