Manchester United considering loan move to Chelsea Christophe Nkunkuwhile that of PSV Johan Bakayoko attracts interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United consider loan move for Chelsea striker Christophe Nkunkuaccording to Aerial sports. The club are said to be “internal discussions” about whether to secure a loan move, with a permanent deal currently out of the question. This report doubles down on an earlier report from ESPN that Man United were closely monitoring Nkunku. The 27-year-old is seen as one of several strikers who could suit manager Ruben Amorim’s system – and potentially replace the outgoing one. Marcus Rashford. Winger Alexandre Garnacho has also been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with some media suggesting a swap deal involving Nkunku could become an option for United and Chelsea.
– PSV winger Johan Bakayoko is attracting interest from the Premier League and Bundesliga, according to Sky Germany. Patrick Berger reports. The 21-year-old is “looking to take the next step” in his career this summer and could be available for as little as €25 million. Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are all closely monitoring Bakayoko, who has scored six Eredivisie goals this season. The Belgian international is under contract with PSV until June 2026.
– New York Red Bulls have started negotiations to sign the German international Timo Wernerby Footmercato. The 28-year-old, currently on loan at Tottenham from RB Leipzig, could soon join MLS permanently. If the negotiations are successful, it remains to be seen when he will join the Red Bulls, as Werner’s loan spell at Spurs does not end until June. He is contracted to RB Leipzig until 2026, having joined the club in a €20 million deal from Chelsea in August 2022.
– AC Milan prepares second offer for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenezaccording to Matteo Moretto. The Serie A club are prepared to make a significant financial commitment to complete a deal this month, hoping to move closer to Feyenoord’s valuation of the player. Giménez, 23, has already agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Milan, which can also be extended for a further 12 months. The Buenos Aires-born striker has won 32 caps for Mexico since 2021, scoring four goals.
– Further talks took place between Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday as the Bundesliga club attempted to complete a loan move for Emiliano Buendiareports Florian Plettenberg. If no agreement has been reached, negotiations are expected to continue for the 28-year-old midfielder. Buendia is believed to be open to the idea of joining Bayer, having struggled for first-team minutes this season under Villa manager Unai Emery.
