Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly ready to flex their muscles in the race for Japanese teenager Takefusa Kubo in this summer’s transfer window.
The 17-year-old attacker has previously represented Barca, joining the Camp Nou outfit in 2011 after passing a trial with the Catalan giants.
Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The Croatian midfielder is contracted to Barca until July of 2021 but the La Liga champions are said to be willing to sell him for around £43m, according to a report.
Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio has reportedly decided that his future lies away from the Bernabeu and has targeted a move to Manchester United.
The 23-year-old has struggled for playing time under Santiago Solari, making just his second start of 2019 in Sunday’s 4-1 win against Real Valladolid.
Liverpool are reportedly planning a summer move for Celta Vigo forward Maxi Gomez, according to The Sun.
The Reds are considering a move to try and sign the 22-year-old after Luis Suarez recommended that the attacker is the “real deal”.
The report adds that Gomez is also wanted by Chelsea this summer, and the Uruguayan is expected to command a transfer fee somewhere in the region of £35m.
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Eder Militao from FC Porto after seeing off competition from a number of clubs.
The 21-year-old defender has attracted strong interest from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool thanks to his stunning displays for the Portuguese giants.