Manchester United want to sign Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, while Napoli have submitted an offer of €50m to land Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra is the subject of interest from Manchester United, according to Calciomercato. Guerra, 22, has attracted interest from Serie A side AC Milan and new United manager Ruben Amorim is keen to strengthen his midfield. United have already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5m and are chasing a £65m deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. A report from Goal also claims that United are ready to rival Inter Milan and Juventus for the £52m signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson this summer.
- Napoli have submitted an offer of €50m (plus €5m in add-ons) to sign Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Liverpool are yet to respond to the bid, although it is thought the club will command a significantly higher fee from any interested club as they paid an initial €75m to sign him. Napoli have lined up Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca as a potential alternative, with talks already underway. As per Di Marzio, the Italy international could be available for around €34m.
- Bayern Munich are looking to make some moves and are targeting Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku and Renato Veiga from Chelsea. The Athletic claims that Bayern are keen to bring in a forward after failing to agree a deal for VfB Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade and Nkunku will be allowed to leave the Premier League club for around €50m. Bayern also want a central defender, with Veiga having completed a loan move to Juventus last season.
- Bayern have also not given up on signing Liverpool winger Luis Díaz, according to Florian Plettenberg. The German club remain in contact with the player's camp, who has also been heavily linked with Barcelona in recent months. An agreement between the two parties has been denied on all sides, after Liverpool emphatically shut down Bayern's initial inquiry. Sporting Director Max Eberl remains "on the case" for Díaz, whose Liverpool deal expires in June 2027.
- Victor Osimhen has reached a full agreement with Galatasaray over personal terms, Rudy Galetti has revealed. The Nigeria striker spent last season on loan at Gala, but the club are now pushing to sign him on a permanent basis from Napoli. Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, but they remain "distant" over the final transfer fee. As per Galetti, Galatasaray are unwilling to meet Osimhen's €75m release clause, having set aside a maximum budget of €60m for the proposed transfer.
COMPLETED DEALS
- Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of 20-year-old Kawasaki Frontale center back Kota Takai for around £5m. Read
- Former Manchester City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has joined Aston Villa from Barcelona, after agreeing to terminate her contract early.
- Sunderland have signed Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava on two-year contract.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's resident scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen on a possible move for Javi Guerra.
After two seasons as a first-team regular at the Mestalla, Guerra has emerged as one of the more efficient central midfielders in LaLiga's next generation. Promoted from Valencia's B team in 2023, the 22-year-old cemented his place in Rubén Baraja's side with a style that combines physicality, attacking drive and intensity.
Essentially a box-to-box No. 8 midfielder, Guerra tends to operate as the more advanced in a double pivot within Valencia's 4-2-3-1 system. He brings a direct, high-energy approach to possession, more inclined to push forward with the ball than patiently build from the back with drawn-out possession sequences. His ball-carrying isn't particularly refined, but what he lacks in technical finesse he makes up for with power and determination. Guerra regularly breaks lines by sheer intensity and incisive movement, and his average of 1.6 touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes ranks among the highest for central midfielders in LaLiga last season.
What will appeal to Premier League scouts is his combination of physical robustness and tactical awareness. At 6-foot-2, Guerra has the build and ability to cover ground to add a new dimension to the Manchester United midfield, and while his work off the ball might not be as eye-catching as his forward runs, he positions himself smartly and is quick at closing down opponents.
An avid presser, he reacts swiftly when possession is lost and rapidly and dutifully enters a defensive mindset, using his anticipation and timing to disrupt the opposition in possession. His defensive numbers are also of a high standard, especially for a midfielder with attacking responsibilities: Guerra averages nearly seven ball recoveries per 90, and shows composure in duels, particularly when defending transitions.
Though predominantly right-footed -- he rarely puts much trust in his weaker foot -- the Guerra's impressive off-the-ball intelligence allows him to position himself cleverly for layoffs, combinations or late runs into the box. With a skill set suited to direct, high-tempo football, Guerra may be one of LaLiga's more under-the-radar options for clubs seeking a box-to-box midfielder with energy, goal threat and improving tactical maturity.
OTHER RUMORS
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- Marseille have opened talks to sign USA international Timothy Weah from Juventus. The winger has been offered a contract until 2030. (Nicolo Schira)
- Meanwhile, Forest are targeting PSV winger Johan Bakayoko as a replacement. (Telegraph)
- Manchester United have set a £30m asking price for the transfer of goalkeeper André Onana this summer, who looks increasingly likely to remain at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
- Arsenal are not prepared to let wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri leave the club this summer, despite reported interest from Chelsea. (Football Insider)
- Sporting CP have told Arsenal they want €70m plus €10m in add-ons for striker Viktor Gyökeres. This comes after the Portuguese club rejected Arsenal's initial approach. (Guardian)
- Brighton forward Evan Ferguson is a summer transfer target for AS Roma. The Serie A club are said to be weighing up a potential move, after he was offered to them on an initial loan deal. The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham United, where he failed to score in eight Premier League games. (Sky Sports)
- Leeds United are pushing to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. A third offer of £10m plus £2m in add-ons has been submitted, after personal terms were finalized. (The Athletic)
- Internazionale and Roma have reached out to Palmeiras in recent days to inquire about the availability of midfielder Richard Ríos. The 25-year-old's transfer is valued at around the €30m mark. (Fabrizio Romano)
- AC Milan are waiting for Club Brugge's final answer to their €32m bid for midfielder Ardon Jashari. (Nicolo Schira)
- Sunderland are interested in signing West Ham United defender Nayef Aguerd, who is also wanted by the likes of Marseille, Roma, AC Milan and Real Sociedad. (Footmercato)
- Leeds United have reached a £10m agreement with Lille over the transfer of left back Gabriel Gudmundsson. (Sky Sports)
- Flamengo have pulled out of a deal to sign Republic of Ireland international winger Mikey Johnston from West Brom over medical concerns (ESPN Brasil).