The summer transfer window is now open across Europe and there are plenty of rumours swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, transfers, arrivals, departures and of course done deals!
Top News: De Bruyne and Ederson Could Leave Manchester City
Manchester City could lose midfielder Kevin De Bruyne And the goalkeeper Ederson This summer, according to the newspaper “Sport”, in light of the interest of clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Reports have suggested that the duo could leave the Premier League champions, despite their importance to Pep Guardiola. Ederson joined the club in 2017 and has been vital to Manchester City, however, the report reveals that Al Nassr are keeping tabs on the Brazilian. The report says City see back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega as a more than suitable replacement should the 30-year-old depart.
However, De Bruyne’s potential exit is likely to be a bigger concern for the Premier League side. The Belgium international has reportedly attracted interest from the Etihad, with negotiations underway. The 33-year-old has been widely reported to have been a target for clubs in Saudi Arabia for over a year, and with his contract set to expire in 2025, City could be open to parting ways with the playmaker this summer to ensure he doesn’t leave as a free agent next year.
De Bruyne joined Manchester City in 2015 and has made over 350 appearances for the club, but with his contractual status at the club unclear, a deal could be reached this summer, making the midfielder the latest star to join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the Saudi Pro League.
Paper chatter
Manchester United close to sealing deal for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligtand suggests Niccolo SchiraUnited have reportedly drawn up a deal for the 24-year-old that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2029. De Ligt previously worked under United manager Erik ten Hag when the pair were at Ajax Amsterdam.
Manchester City compete with Liverpool to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony GordonAccording to Football Insider, Manchester City could reportedly allow… Jack Grealish The Magpies are reportedly keen to leave the club this summer, with Gordon identified as a potential replacement for the 28-year-old. Gordon scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for Newcastle last season, attracting significant interest in the process. The report suggests that while Manchester City and Liverpool are interested, Newcastle’s high demands could prove a stumbling block, with the Magpies seeking an initial fee of £80m, which could rise to £100m with add-ons.
– Portland Timbers close to signing New Zealand international Search for Surman According to FTBL, the 20-year-old defender is set to join Phil Neville’s MLS side for a nominal fee in the coming days.
– West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen English: Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Bowen, with reports suggesting that Bowen has no release clause in his West Ham contract, allowing the club to demand a hefty fee for the England international. While the 27-year-old is understood to be a target for Newcastle this summer, West Ham’s valuation could make a deal difficult to secure. The report suggests that Bowen is also happy at the club and has no intention of leaving, suggesting a deal is unlikely to happen.
– Al-Shabab have joined forces with another Saudi Pro League club to begin talks with the former Manchester United goalkeeper. David De GeaReports Rudy GalettiThe 33-year-old has spent a year without a club, having been released by Manchester United in July 2023. The goalkeeper spent 12 years at Old Trafford but has been unable to agree a new deal with the Red Devils. De Gea is said to be assessing his options with the Spaniard in a rush to complete a move to a new club.
