Onuoha: Man City second half an ‘abomination’ in title race slip (1:48)Nedum Onuoha reacts to Manchester City’s 3-3 draw vs. Everton in their pursuit of the Premier League title. (1:48)
Barcelona are looking at Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. Plus, Galatasaray have outlined Bruno Fernandes as their “dream” target.
– Barcelona are admirers of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto. While the projected cost of any future transfer would be very high, the England international remains a player of interest for Barça, alongside Real Betis’ Abde Ezzalzouli. Gordon has also been heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle this summer, with Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Liverpool all reported to be interested.
– Manchester United are lining up a summer swoop for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, reports The Telegraph. The 21-year-old is expected to leave the Hammers should they be relegated from the Premier League this season, with several other clubs tracking his development. Alongside Fernandes, United have also shortlisted England duo Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, with a move for the former viewed as a distinct possibility.
– Chelsea are ramping up their pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez, TEAMTalk has revealed. The 22-year-old was watched by Chelsea scouts last weekend, as his Brugge side secured an impressive 3-1 win against Anderlecht. Ordóñez has been on Chelsea’s radar for many years, although Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have also been tracking his development from afar.
ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden on why this summer’s biggest transfer race is for central midfielders:
Only Arsenal, who added Martín Zubimendi last summer to an impressive midfield group that already contained Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino, are strong enough in the center of the pitch to leave their rivals to battle it out for a small pool of top midfield talent this time around.
Casemiro’s imminent departure from Manchester United as a free agent and uncertainty over Rodri’s future at Manchester City ensure that the two Manchester clubs will be at the forefront of the race to sign the best deep-lying No. 6s and box-to-box No. 8s before the start of next season.
Liverpool also want to add youthful energy and proven ability to their midfield this summer, but if the top clubs secure their leading targets, it will lead to a domino effect further down the Premier League table, with clubs having to replace the midfielders they lose to more powerful rivals.
– Inter Milan are looking to make a proposal to Real Madrid for striker Nico Paz, as the striker looks set to return to the Spanish club with a buyback clause in his Como deal, but could leave soon after. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Scott McTominay is close to signing a new contract extension with Napoli, putting an end to any hope of a return to the Premier League this summer for the 29-year-old, who has been linked with a move back to England. (TeamTalk)
– Manuel Neuer wants to extend his contract at Bayern Munich, with an offer until 2027 on the table, which would take the 40-year-old goalkeeper to 16 years at the club. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Former Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is facing a potential exit from Fenerbahce, with Saudi Pro League clubs Al Nassr and Al Hilal showing interest. (Ekrem Konur)
– Aston Villa have shown interest in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, 26, two years on from his switch from Norwich City. (Nicolo Schira)
– Manchester United want to add a center back to their ranks this summer, having suffered from injuries in the backline this season. (Football Insider)
– Agent Jorge Mendes is pushing on with a plan to get Bernardo Silva to Barcelona as a free agent this summer, with a “delicate” negotiation period coming up for the Manchester City midfielder. (Sport)
– Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Leeds United have made internal checks over a potential move for attacker Leo Scienza from Southampton. (Ekrem Konur)
Onuoha: Man City second half an ‘abomination’ in title race slip (1:48)Nedum Onuoha reacts to Manchester City’s 3-3 draw vs. Everton in their pursuit of the Premier League title. (1:48)
Nedum Onuoha reacts to Manchester City’s 3-3 draw vs. Everton in their pursuit of the Premier League title. (1:48)
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