Liverpool’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi is heating up as the club looks to bolster their midfield before the transfer window closes. The Merseyside club are reportedly growing more confident in securing the Real Sociedad star, despite some lingering complications.
Zubimendi, known for his loyalty to his boyhood club, has yet to make a definitive decision on his future, with Sociedad hoping to keep him by offering a lucrative new contract.
Chelsea’s summer transfer saga is heating up as they look to reinvest the £34 million from Conor Gallagher’s sale to Atletico Madrid into signing a marquee forward. Gallagher, a key player last season, departs with his contract nearing its end, freeing up crucial funds for the Blues.
Manchester United have set their sights on Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils’ initial double bid for the defenders was swiftly turned down by the Bavarians, who are holding out for a combined fee of €70 million.
AC Milan are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Emerson Royal. According to Tuttosport, the Serie A giants are eager to bolster their right-back options and see the 25-year-old Brazilian as a prime candidate.
Emerson’s tenure at Tottenham has been mixed since his move from Barcelona in August 2021. While he has shown flashes of promise, inconsistency has plagued his performances, leading to a secondary role behind Pedro Porro during the 2023/24 season. With less than 1,500 minutes of playtime across 24 appearances and a single goal, it’s clear Emerson is seeking a fresh start.
Liverpool’s quest for attacking reinforcements has led them to 23-year-old Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad. The Japanese outlet Sponichi reports that Liverpool are preparing a concrete offer of around €65 million to secure the highly-rated former Real Sociedad player.