Transfer news & rumours: Man Utd look to pounce as Barcelona balk at Bastoni price

Man Utd look to pounce as Barcelona balk at Bastoni price

Manchester United are ready to take advantage of Barcelona's reluctance to meet Inter's asking price for center back Alessandro Bastoni, and are looking to strike a quick deal for the Italy international.

Man Utd leading race for Elche defender David Affengruber

Elsewhere, Man Utd are leading the race to sign Elche center back David Affengruber, aged 25, ahead of Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, and Juventus.

Arsenal consider swap sending Martinelli to Atletico for Julian Alvarez

Arsenal are exploring a swap deal that would send winger Gabriel Martinelli to Atletico Madrid in exchange for Julian Alvarez, with the La Liga side open to such a structure.

Man City contact Larsson as Liverpool and Tottenham also compete

Manchester City have contacted Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson over a summer deal, but face significant competition for his signature. Liverpool want the Sweden international as part of a midfield overhaul, while Tottenham Hotspur are ready to make him their record signing if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Liverpool plan B: Nusa if Diomande move stalls

While Liverpool hope to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer, they are prepared to pivot to teammate Antonio Nusa if a deal for Diomande proves too challenging.

Bremer ready to leave Juventus for Premier League move

Juventus center back Bremer is prepared to leave the club over a lack of Champions League football and is looking to move to the Premier League, where Liverpool and Man Utd are both interested.

Enzo Fernandez urges Chelsea to sign Romero from Tottenham

In talks over a new contract, Enzo Fernandez has urged Chelsea to sign compatriot Cristian Romero from Tottenham this summer.

Xabi Alonso wants a center back, but Blues explore Tapsoba reunion

Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso does want a new center back, but the Blues are exploring a deal to reunite him with Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba instead.

Hoffenheim set to sell Bazoumana Toure, with multiple Premier League clubs watching

Hoffenheim are set to offload in demand winger Bazoumana Toure this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Man Utd, and Newcastle United have all shown interest.

Morita ready to ignore Leeds and join Aston Villa instead

Sporting CP midfielder Hidemasa Morita is ready to snub interest from Leeds United this summer in favor of joining Aston Villa.

Castellanos warns West Ham if relegated, Flamengo linked for a lifeline

Taty Castellanos has warned West Ham United that he will not remain with the club if they are relegated from the Premier League, with Brazilian giants Flamengo interested in offering the striker a lifeline.