Transfer Gossip: Messi and De Bruyne Linked; Salah May Shock with Madrid Move

Premier League Transfer Talk

• Cody Gakpo is rumored to be the key figure behind Roberto De Zerbi’s hint at a major signing for Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Spurs would need to pay around £72 million to secure him. (Source: Anfield Watch)
• Manchester United have been outbid by Al Hilal in their pursuit of Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. The Saudi club is ready to meet his $101 million (£75 million) valuation, which United cannot match. (Source: Football Insider)
• Tottenham Hotspur faced a steep price tag of $87.5 million (£65 million) from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, exceeding their earlier offer of $74 million (£55 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
• Manchester City are preparing a huge $94.2 million (£70 million) bid for Chelsea forward Pedro Neto, aiming to reunite him with Enzo Maresca. (Source: The Sun)
• Arsenal showed interest in signing Brazilian forward João Pedro for over $115 million (£85.6 million, €100 million), but he is expected to renew with Chelsea instead. (Source: ge globo)
• Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, valued at $92.1 million (£68.4 million, €80 million), is reportedly a "done deal." (Source: Pedro Almeida)
• Juventus might fill their remaining striker slot with Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, despite signing Randal Kolo Muani recently. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
• Liverpool continue negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola in talks expected to intensify soon. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
• Chelsea and Tottenham are both interested in Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, valued at $56.5 million (£42 million), while Newcastle United may soon make a bid. (Source: The Sun)
• Tottenham captain Cristian Romero prefers a move to Barcelona despite interest from clubs like Roma, Inter, AC Milan, Marseille, and Beşiktaş. (Source: El Nacional)

La Liga Updates

• Atlético Madrid have offered Mohamed Salah a two-year contract with an option for a third season, surprising many after reports linked him to Trabzonspor in Turkey. (Source: Fichajes)
• Yan Diomande’s transfer has stalled following Real Madrid’s failed deal with RB Leipzig due to disagreements over add-ons. Liverpool and PSG have stepped back from negotiations. (Sources: TEAMtalk, AS)
• Real Madrid set a maximum bid of $80.6 million (£59.9 million, €70 million) for Rodri, with Manchester City initially willing to offer $57.6 million (£42.8 million, €50 million). (Source: Tiempo de Juego)
• PSG reopened talks with Barcelona striker Ferran Torres, who holds the power to decide his future. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
• Any club aiming to sign world champion Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club must meet a $92.1 million (€80 million) price, with Barcelona warned off after showing interest. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

MLS and International Moves

• Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly on the radar of Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi plays. Financing such a move seems difficult, and San Diego FC and Chicago Fire appear ahead in the chase. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
• Romelu Lukaku looks set to leave Napoli after tensions over injury recovery before the World Cup. He is valued between $11.5–13.8 million (€10–12 million) and interests MLS side Atlanta United. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
• Emmanuel Latte Lath is moving to Bundesliga's Union Berlin for $22 million, potentially leaving a spot open for Lukaku at Atlanta. (Source: Tom Bogert)