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Posted Monday, June 24, 2024 by Goal.com

Multiple clubs interested in Liverpool's Tyler Morton

Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is garnering interest from numerous clubs around Europe.

According to The Times, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sevilla are just a few of the teams that have taken notice of the playmaker due to his impressive performances while on loan at Hull City last season. There are rumours that Morton has admirers in the Premier League as well."Virtually every" Championship team is interested in loaning its players to the midfielder, but the player is not eager to play at that level for a third season.

Man Utd and Arsenal learn Benfica's Joao Neves asking price

Premier League sides Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly been told that Benfica's Joao Neves will cost €120m to buy this summer.

Neves has had a breakout season with Benfica and the highly-touted midfielder has attracted a lot of attention from across Europe. As per journalist Ben Jacobs, Benfica have no plans of letting the wonderkid leave the club this summer for anything less than his release clause of €120 million (£101.4m/$128.2m).

Borussia Dortmund close to agreeing terms with Pascal Gross

According to Sky Sports Germany, Borussia Dortmund is getting close to signing Brighton playmaker Pascal Gross.

Despite having several extremely successful seasons with the Seagulls, the playmaker seems to find the opportunity to go back to Germany too appealing to pass up. Gross is eager to sign a contract with Dortmund this summer, and talks about a deal with Brighton are about to begin and hopefully end shortly.

Douglas Luiz to Juve is on! Medical booked for Aston Villa star

Douglas Luiz is set to join Juventus on a five-year contract, with a medical already booked in for the Aston Villa and Brazil star.

According to ilBiancoNero, Luiz will undergo a medical on behalf of Juventus in the United States next week, before officially signing for the club through to 2029. The Aston Villa midfielder is currently in the U.S. with the Brazil national team squad for the Copa America.

Ian Maatsen to complete shock transfer to Villa from Chelsea

Ian Maatsen will join Aston Villa in a £37.5 million ($47m) transfer, with the Chelsea defender set to sign a six-year deal with Unai Emery's side.

Maatsen has been linked with a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge since the end of the season, with Borussia Dortmund having been eager to bring him back to the club after his successful loan spell. However, Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that the Dutch left-back will join Aston Villa and have another go at making his mark on the Premier League.

Wojciech Szczesny set to join Saudi giants Al-Nassr

Former Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny is all set to complete a move from Juventus to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr this summer, according to Tuttosport.

Having signed Michele Di Gregorio from Monza on loan, Juventus are ready to offload the veteran goalkeeper. Szczesny was initially hesitant to move to the Middle East, however, he is now all set to sign a two-year deal with the Saudi side and will earn €19m per season.

Man Utd eyeing move for Van Nistelrooy

As per Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have reportedly approached their club legend to return to Old Trafford and take up a coaching role under manager Erik ten Hag.

The 47-year-old, however, could turn the offer down as he is also in talks with Burnley over joining them as their next head coach.

Liverpool move out of Geertruida deal

According to the Mirror, new Liverpool boss Arne Slot has reportedly disapproved of the deal to sign Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida.

With the Reds virtually out of the transfer race now, Tottenham Hotspur are being considered the favourites to land the 23-year-old Netherlands international.

Chelsea eyeing move for Williams after missing out on Olise

According to Sky Sports (via Gianluca Di Marzio), Chelsea are now eyeing a move for Athletic Club and Spain international winger Nico Williams after missing out on Crystal Palace's Michael Olise who is all set to sign for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

RB Leipzig show interest in Liverpool's Morton

According to The Times, RB Leipzig are planning to sign Liverpool youngster Tyler Morton on a permanent transfer in the ongoing summer window.

The midfielder spent the last couple of seasons on loan at Blackburn Rovers and Hull City in the Championship. His impressive performances in the English second division have attracted interest from several clubs across Europe. Other than the German club, Sevilla, Feyenoord and Eintracht Frankfurt are also keen on roping in the 21-year-old.

Inter Miami eye move for free agent Varane

According to the Mirror, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are keen on signing former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane.

Varane is currently a free agent after leaving the Red Devils at the end of the 2023/24 season when his contract expired.

AC Milan unlikely to go after Arsenal defender Kiwior

AC Milan, who were linked with a move for Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior this summer, are reportedly not interested in signing the player, according to Rudy Galetti. The Serie A giants would rather prefer signing Union Berlin's Diogo Leite.

Real Madrid remain determined to sign Liverpool target Yoro

The Spanish are reportedly determined to land Leny Yoro from Lille as they continue to negotiate a sizable fee for the youngster with the French club, according to Rudy Galetti.

Los Blancos currently consider Lille's €50m transfer fee demand too high, however, they are planning to exploit the player's current contract - which expires in 2025 - to lower the price.

Newcastle's Minteh set to leave the club

Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh's agent has confirmed that the winger is all set to leave the Premier League side this summer as they have already agreed terms with another club.

Speaking to The Chronicle, his representative Bojang said, "We have agreed terms with one club. Now the rest is with Newcastle. It is correct that Newcastle are willing to sell the player if they receive a good offer."

Araujo opens up about his future at Barcelona

Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo has revealed if he is planning to leave Barcelona amid interest from several clubs in Europe. In a recent press conference, the player was asked if he is planning to stay back at the Catalan club to which he replied, "My focus is on Copa America now".

Hojberg wants Spurs exit amid Serie A interest

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is eager to leave the North London club this summer, according to a report by Football Insider. The Denmark international, who has found regular first-team football hard to come by, is looking for a new challenge where he can play more consistently.

Hojbjerg, 28, managed only eight starts in the previous season, prompting him to consider his options for the future. His limited game time has not gone unnoticed, with several top European clubs expressing interest in acquiring his services. AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli are reportedly keen on signing the experienced midfielder, suggesting a move to Serie A could be imminent.