Manchester United are looking to make an ambitious move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery, Juventus are keen on Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, while Al Hilal are trying to land Inter Miami star Lionel Messi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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ESPN SOURCES
– Lille make approach to sign French striker Olivier Giroud from LAFC — Jeff Carlisle
– Man United close in on Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo — Rob Dawson
– Arsenal in talks for Brentford midfielder Christian Nørgaard — James Olley
– Arsenal in talks with Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera — Matteo Moretto
– Atlético Madrid cool Andy Robertson interest, Matteo Ruggeri close — Moretto
– Inter Milan increase bid to sign Parma forward Ange-Yoan Bonny to €24m — Moretto
– Como agree €25m fee for Milan defender Malick Thiaw, player yet to decide — Moretto
– Celta Vigo close to agreeing loan for Bayern Munich winger Bryan Zaragoza — Moretto
– Sevilla chief Víctor Orta will soon be Valladolid’s new sporting director — Moretto
– Granada reach an agreement for Real Betis winger Souleymane Faye — Moretto
– Real Sociedad and Villarreal eye Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi — Moretto
TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United are looking to make an ambitious move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery, says TEAMtalk. Zaire-Emery, 19, is considered one of the top young players in the world and is unlikely to want to leave the Champions League winners for a team who have not qualified for any European competition next season. But United are looking to replace Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in central midfield and are exploring the possibility of making a €100 million bid to sign the France international, who signed a contract until 2029 last year.
– Talks are ongoing between Juventus and Chelsea regarding a move for striker Nicolas Jackson, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. Jackson, 24, is reportedly one of the names on the Bianconeri‘s shortlist as they continue to assess options to reinforce their attack this summer, and it is thought that an offer worth €60m would be required to persuade the Blues to part ways with him. The Serie A side are also keen on a deal to sign Lille and Canada international striker Jonathan David on a free transfer, with hopes that he would be willing to accept less than his current demands of €6m-per-season.
– Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal are looking to reignite their pursuit of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi this summer, says Sport. Messi, 38, has a contract which expires in December and Al Hilal president Fahd bin Nafel is reported to be in the United States to meet with the player’s father and agent, Jorge. However, inter Miami are also in talks with the Argentina international over a contract extension.
– Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford has fully agreed personal terms with Newcastle United, Fabrizio Romano reports. Talks between the two clubs are advancing over a potential transfer, although the final fee is still the subject of negotiations. Newcastle United remain confident that they can secure a deal for the England international, who kept a remarkable 29 clean sheets in the Championship last term. Per Romano, there is an “expectation” that Trafford’s transfer will be finalized in the coming days.
– Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté favors a move to Real Madrid as he eyes a new challenge away from Anfield, according to Footmercato. Contract talks between Liverpool and the French international are said to have stalled, alerting the attention of Los Blancos and Paris Saint-Germain. Konaté, 26, has just one year left on his current Reds deal, meaning Real Madrid could potentially sign him on a free transfer next summer — just as they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold earlier this month.
– Fenerbahce have taken “concrete steps” forward in their pursuit of Al Nassr striker Jhon Durán, Rudy Galetti reports. While the 21-year-old is still considering his options, talks with Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho are said to have softened his stance over a move. The Turkish giants are willing to offer Durán a €10 million salary, and Al Nassr a €7 million loan fee. As things stand, no other clubs are in the race to sign the former Aston Villa man.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
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Why the 2026 World Cup is a ‘huge’ factor for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr stay
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss why the 2026 World Cup impacts Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to stay at Al Nassr.
– Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract with Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr until 2027. Read
– Liverpool have announced the signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez for a fee of around £40m. Read
– Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, has signed a new five-year deal with the club. Read
– Burnley have signed Netherlands full-back Quilindschy Hartman from Feyenoord on a four-year deal. Read
– 35-year-old defender Marcos Rojo is leaving Boca Juniors. Read
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s resident scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen explores a possible move for Warren Zaïre-Emery.
Zaïre-Emery may be an ambitious target for Manchester United, but his profile suggests the club are finally identifying players of the specific skillset and calibre required at Old Trafford. The 19-year-old who already has 125 senior appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, offers a rare blend of tactical intelligence, technical quality, and positional versatility. While a move away from Champions League football to a side still in flux might seem improbable, the (reported) pursuit itself reflects United’s intention to build a more functional and dynamic midfield.
Zaïre-Emery’s ideal position is as a box-to-box No. 8, where his energy, composure and game awareness come to the fore. He excels at linking play, initiating attacks from deep, and controlling tempo. His technical base is outstanding and he averages 5.8 progressive passes per 90 minutes. Though not a high-volume dribbler, he’s adept at carrying the ball through midfield in transition, often bypassing pressure with the ball. Indeed, his 483 carries in Ligue 1 surpassed that of Bruno Fernandes (479) last season.
Beyond central midfield, he has also deputised at right wing-back, displaying impressive tactical discipline and defensive positioning. This adaptability adds to his value, especially for a team like United, who have often lacked both tactical flexibility and intensity out of possession.
The main area for improvement is his attacking contribution. Zaïre-Emery registers only 0.6 shots and 1.4 touches in the attacking box per 90 — low for a player in such a dominant team — and his crossing remains fairly unremarkable. He can occasionally appear hesitant and short on ideas when venturing into the final third.
Nevertheless, at just 19, he’s well ahead of any expected levels of development. His blend of athleticism, intelligence, and work rate could give Manchester United the kind of energetic, press-resistant midfield presence they’ve lacked.
OTHER RUMORS
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Moreno: Gittens isn’t consistent enough for Chelsea
Alejandro Moreno questions the potential signing Borrusia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and calls for experience.
– Manchester United and Arsenal have been leading the race for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, but Liverpool are ready to turn their attention to the Sweden international. (Correio da Manha)
– Manchester United are interested in Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, and have sent scouts to watch him at the FIFA Club World Cup. A release clause in the Brazilian’s contract would allow him to be signed for £5.8m. (Football Insider)
– Chelsea are looking for a new No. 1 goalkeeper and have targeted a move for Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen after talks with AC Milan’s Mike Maignan fell apart. (CaughtOffside)
– Galatasaray are looking to do a double swoop on Aston Villa to land goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and defender Lucas Digne for a combined fee of €27m. Villa could also move for Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, 26, whose transfer is valued at €20m, but the two deals aren’t linked. (Footmercato)
– Right-back Axel Tuanzebe is undergoing a medical at newly promoted Burnley and will be free to join the club on a free transfer July 1, after his Ipswich Town contract expires at the end of the month. (Sky Sports News)
– Liverpool women left-back Taylor Hinds, 26, is set to sign for Arsenal on a free transfer. (Guardian)
– Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia, 25, helped PSV Eindhoven win the Eredivisie title on loan last season, but the club are struggling to find a new club to take him. (Athletic)
– PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, 22, and Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, 23, are backup options for Newcastle United if they can’t land Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga. (TEAMtalk)
– Almeria forward Luis Suarez, who scored 27 goals for in Spain’s second tier last season. is among the candidates that Sporting CP are considering to replace Viktor Gyökeres if he leaves. (Record)
– Villarreal coach Marcelino has all but confirmed that Spain midfielder Alex Baena will leave the club this summer. Baena is in advanced talks to join Atletico Madrid for a reported €50m transfer fee. (El Larguero)
– Juventus have made a €22m offer to sign Flamengo right-back Wesley, but are short of his €30m valuation. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Mallorca want to sign Barcelona midfielder Pablo Torre, 23, but the Catalan club don’t want him to move out on loan. They want a permanent deal with a clause to re-sign him. (Mundo Deportivo)
– A move for Napoli forward Giovanni Simeone is being lined up by Sevilla, after the club missed out on striker Álvaro Morata. (Nicolo Schira)
– Everton have attempted to sign Fulham defender Kenny Tete, who is seen by manager David Moyes as a potential long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman. (Independent)
– Sunderland are interested in signing Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, 26, who was on PSG’s books from 2019 to 2022. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Arsenal have added Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to their list of attacking targets. The England international has a £68 million release clause in his contract that can be activated this summer. (Ben Jacobs)
– Como have made an approach to Celtic over the possibility of signing winger Nicolas Kühn. The 25-year-old is also wanted by Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. (Sky Sports News)
– Canadian striker Jonathan David has told his agent to get his proposed transfer to Juventus over the line, after an informal agreement was struck with the Serie A giants. (La Gazzetta)
– Napoli are “pushing hard” to sign Bologna forward Dan Ndoye, who is the club’s top winger target this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
