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Barcelona to make Isak their priority signing in summer

Per El Chiringuito, Barcelona are reportedly determined to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak next summer. The Catalan side have gotten in touch with the player's representatives and have reportedly received a positive response from the striker.

Juventus chief keen on retaining Kolo Muani permanently

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has expressed his desire to retain the service of Paris Saint-Germain loanee Randal Kolo Muani beyond the 2024/25 campaign.

Speaking to reporters, the Juventus chief said: "We want to keep Randal Kolo Muani at the club beyond this season. The relationship with PSG is very good so we will talk to try find a solution, as we've been able to beat several clubs to get Kolo Muani deal done."

Newcastle rejected bid for Trippier

Per Chronicle Live, Newcastle United have reportedly rejected a £2.5million offer for Kieran Trippier from Galatasaray. With several injuries in his squad, Eddie Howe wanted to hold on to the veteran full-back and his request has now been granted after the club refused to entertain the paltry offer from the Turkish giants.

Liverpool rejected bids in excess of €75m from Al-Nassr for Nunez

Al-Nassr splashed the cash in the winter window by spending €77 million (£64.5m/$80m) to bring in Duran from Villa. However, the Saudi Pro League side were also keen on Darwin Nunez and made two bids for the Liverpool star, according to Fabrizio Romano.

A "financial" agreement was also close but Liverpool did not want to sell as they had no replacement lined up and wanted to respect Arne Slot's plans.

Bellingham 'intervening' in Real Madrid's pursuit of Trent

England star Jude Bellingham is going to convince Trent Alexander-Arnold to swap Liverpool for Real Madrid, according to ex-Reds midfielder Jermaine Pennant.

Pennant told AS: "That's how it seems. I think he'll probably go to Real Madrid to play with his best friend, Jude. I'm sure Jude is intervening a little bit. 'Agent Jude' as they say. I'm sure they've had that conversation. They are happy together, they've played great football and I think that Trent will end up at Madrid."

Real set to remove release clause from Asencio's contract

Per Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid are all set to remove the €50million release clause in Raul Asencio's contract as the Spanish defender is all set to pen a new deal with Los Blancos. The Spanish champions are expected to offer the player a new contract soon.

Isak told he is 'bigger & better' than Arsenal amid transfer links

Paul Scholes has claimed Alexander Isak is "bigger & better" than Arsenal and named three clubs that the Newcastle striker should be looking to join.

Speaking on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, Scholes said: "Everyone loves him but I don't see a possibility of him going to Arsenal," the Manchester United legend said. "He needs to go bigger and better. We're talking about Real Madrid here, Liverpool need a centre forward. I think Arsenal would be an option but I think they would be down the list of options. I don't mean that in a bad way but he's at Newcastle, a really good team, a brilliant team, but they're not going to win league titles, that's the next stage of his career. I think it would be a risk to go to Arsenal and do the same thing. Liverpool have got a much better chance, Man City and Real Madrid the same. I think his sights should be higher than Arsenal. He is a player Man United would be looking at but in the position we're in now… it's not going to happen."

Betis open door to permanent Antony transfer

Real Betis have opened the door to making Antony's loan transfer permanent after the Manchester United flop's brilliant start to life in La Liga.

Speaking to Cadena Ser's Radio Sevilla, Betis CEO Ramon Alarcon said: "The other day the CEO of United called me. We sent them all the moves and details of the player throughout the week so that they can see that we are looking after their asset. There is very good chemistry with Manchester [United] and with the player. It is a possibility that he will continue next season, why not?"

Chelsea eyeing move for Athletic Club winger Williams

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an approach for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, according to TEAMtalk. The 22-year-old Spain international has attracted interest from several top clubs, and the London side is keen to bring him to Stamford Bridge in the upcoming transfer window. Williams has a release clause of approximately €60 million, making him an attainable target for clubs looking to bolster their attacking options. But a potential move to Chelsea may depend on whether newly appointed manager Enzo Maresca can secure UEFA Champions League football next season.