Manchester United are reportedly considering a surprise move for Real Madrid and Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde, 27, according to the Daily Star. Meanwhile, Paris St-Germain have identified Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 26, as a top target for next season, per ESPN. The Red Devils have also intensified their interest in Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, and West Ham’s Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, as reported by Sky Sports.
In other transfer rumblings, Arsenal defender Ben White, 28, could reject a move to Everton this summer if he receives guarantees over playing time at the Emirates, Football Insider suggests. Real Madrid are reportedly hesitant to activate the buy-back clause for Como’s Spanish defender Jacobo Ramon, 21, potentially giving Chelsea an opening to sign him, according to the Sun.
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 29, might leave Aston Villa at the end of the season, per Football Insider. West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, 29, could remain with the Hammers even if they are relegated from the Premier League, Teamtalk reports. Porto have concrete interest in securing Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 37, on a free transfer this summer, though the veteran could still extend his contract with Barcelona, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Despite helping Nottingham Forest avoid relegation, manager Vitor Pereira could be replaced by Fulham boss Marco Silva in the summer, Teamtalk claims. Meanwhile, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been ruled out of the running for the Manchester United job as Michael Carrick edges closer to a permanent appointment, leaving Iraola free to discuss vacancies at Crystal Palace and Chelsea, according to the Mail. Chelsea have held initial talks with former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and also contacted Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva, the Times reports.
