Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United, Real Madrid eye Van de Ven

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Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid are ready to move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven, while Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is looking to move on and could head to MLS. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

– Chicago Fire, Benfica, and Juventus are looking at signing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva in the summer, says the Daily Mail. Silva, 31, is out of contract at the end of the season and is reportedly keen to leave for a new challenge. The Portugal international has been a key player for Pep Guardiola over the past decade, and there has also been interest from the Saudi Pro League.

No one could blame Van de Ven for wanting to leave Spurs this summer. Despite impressing greatly since joining in 2023, the club have only moved backwards.

With the ball at his feet, he’s a rare breed of game-breaking central defender. He can carry the ball through the opposition lines and over long distances, picking up serious speed in the process — only three Premier League center backs have clocked a max speed faster than his 34.12 km/h this season, per Gradient Sports. He’s delivered remarkable goals and remarkable assists at the end of these long runs.

It wouldn’t surprise if Liverpool were weighing him up as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, while Real Madrid’s center back situation is so unhealthy they need answers fast. But Man United? For the first time in a while, they seem quite set there; Lisandro Martinez is fit again, Matthijs de Ligt was having an excellent season until injury paused it, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven are high-potential players, and Harry Maguire seems to be working his way towards a fresh deal with the club.

Laurens: Glasner is tarnishing his Crystal Palace legacy

Gab & Juls discuss Oliver Glasner’s future at Crystal Palace.

– Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie are “one step away” from sealing an agreement for a new contract extension. (Nicolo Schira)

– Manchester United and defender Harry Maguire remain in talks regarding a new contract, with ‘positive signs’ that a deal could be reached. (BBC)

– Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson remains on the radar of Atletico Madrid. He has also attracted attention from Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Caught Offside)

– Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea remain interested in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae (Football Insider)

– Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior wants to keep hold of striker Liam Delap amid interest from Everton. (Football Insider)

– Boca Juniors are interested in Roma forward Paulo Dybala when his contract at the Stadio Olimpico expires. (Matteo Moretto)

– Marseille are unlikely to activate the permanent option clause to sign on-loan defender Benjamin Pavard from Internazionale in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Galatasaray are considering a move for Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Juventus are weighing up an approach to sign Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. (Corriere dello Sport)

– Internazionale are monitoring the situation of Udinese defender Oumar Solet, and recently sent scouts to watch him. (Nicolo Schira)

– Athletic Club could make another attempt to sign Girona midfielder Ivan Martin in the summer. (Marca)

– Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is on the radar of Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. It is reported that the 24-year-old is expected to leave Spurs in the summer, regardless of whether they avoid relegation, and the Red Devils are the latest club to join the race to sign him. TEAMtalk also reports that the Premier League side aren’t close to reaching an agreement over a new contract with Van de Ven, whose deal expires in 2029, and the Netherlands international is now weighing up his options.

– Chelsea have made an approach to sign Independiente del Valle and Ecuador international midfielder Patrik Mercado, according to TEAMtalk. The Blues are reportedly among several Premier League clubs keen on the 22-year-old, with Brighton, Bournemouth and Fulham also interested in securing his signature. Any move to Stamford Bridge for Mercado would be expected to include a spell at Strasbourg on loan to allow him to develop, while also making the future switch to West London more feasible due to their ownership under BlueCo.

Marcotti: Tottenham would be idiotic to wait for Pochettino (2:25)Gab & Juls discuss the potential of Mauricio Pochettino joining Tottenham after the World Cup. (2:25)

Gab & Juls discuss the potential of Mauricio Pochettino joining Tottenham after the World Cup. (2:25)

ESPN’s Sam Tighe on the future for Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

So perhaps they don’t need to spend more on another defender.

– Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is open to a switch to MLS. (Telegraph)

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