A round-up of the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Arsenal are the latest club to have enquired about a move for Real Madrid‘s wantaway forward Rodrygo, who is also said to be of interest to Liverpool and Manchester United. (Relevo – Spain)
In the event of Rodrygo’s departure, Real Madrid have identified Paris Saint-Germain forward Desire Doue as a top target. The teenager will cost upwards of €100m (£85.2m) and is admired by Manchester United. (Fichajes – Spain)
Manchester City are ramping up their pursuit of Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as a long-term replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pep Guardiola’s side are also considering Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison as a potential De Bruyne successor. City would be willing to spend €65m (£55.4m) on the English playmaker. (Fichajes – Spain)
Casemiro is poised to earn a “massive pay rise” if Manchester United lift the Europa League title and therefore qualify for the Champions League. (The Mirror)
United‘s pursuit of Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo would certainly be boosted by competing in Europe’s premier club competition despite Casemiro’s lucrative pay rise. (Football365)
Chelsea are ready to table an offer worth €60m (£51.1m) for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United have all cast admiring glances in the direction of the prolific Cameroon international. (Fichajes – Spain)
Arsenal became the first team to submit a formal offer for Sporting CP superstar Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners have put €60m (£51.1m) on the table, but the Portuguese giants are holding out for a sum closer to the striker’s €100m buyout clause. (El Nacional – Spain)
Bournemouth have waded into the competitive race to sign Espanyol’s sought-after goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona have all been credited with extensive interest in the shot-stopper, who could command €30m (£25.5m). (Fichajes – Spain)
Real Madrid have decided to part ways with David Alaba this summer after concerns over the veteran defender’s fitness issues and performance levels when available. (Estadio Deportivo – Spain)
MLS franchise New York Red Bulls have emerged as a surprise contender to snap up departing Leicester City icon Jamie Vardy this summer. (Fichajes – Spain)
West Bromwich Albion are eyeing up Tottenham coach Ryan Mason as a candidate to take over at the Hawthorns permanently. (The Sun)
Manchester United and Tottenham are vying for the signature of Leicester’s 16-year-old gem Jake Evans. (Fichajes – Spain)
Aston Villa are scouting Porto forward Samu Aghehowa. The prolific striker is also of interest to Chelsea and Arsenal. (The Mirror)
Sevilla, Valencia and Real Sociedad have all expressed interest in a move for Barcelona outcast Ansu Fati. (Fichajes – Spain)
