⚽ Real Madrid's £90M Fernandes Bid, City Eyes Larsson & Chelsea Targets Kounde
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Real Madrid are plotting a ninety million pounds move for Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. The Spanish giants appear to be eyeing up United's Portuguese maestro as they look to bolster their midfield options for next season. I've always thought Bruno would suit the white shirt of Madrid, though I can't see United letting their captain go without a fight.
Manchester City have held initial talks about signing Sweden midfielder Hugo Larsson, who is twenty years old. Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly holding out for at least fifty million pounds for their midfield talent. Sky Sports Germany suggests Pep Guardiola sees Larsson as a potential long-term successor in City's engine room.
Chelsea have made Barcelona's France defender Jules Kounde their primary target for the summer window. According to Sport, the Blues are keen to strengthen their defensive options with the twenty-six-year-old Frenchman who has impressed in La Liga. This would be Chelsea's second attempt to sign Kounde after previously missing out on him before his move to Barcelona.
Bournemouth are keen on signing Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a permanent deal from Chelsea this summer. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Cherries have been impressed with Kepa's performances during his loan spell and are looking to make the move permanent.
Atletico Madrid want Chelsea's Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with the Spanish side preparing an offer of about twenty-five million pounds, plus Spain midfielder Pablo Barrios, who is twenty-one years old, for the World Cup winner. Fichajes claims Diego Simeone is a big admirer of Fernandez and sees him as a perfect fit for Atletico's midfield.
RB Leipzig hold a serious interest in Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, who is nineteen years old, but consider the Black Cats' current asking price for the England under-21s international too high. Sky Sport Germany reports that Leipzig are continuing their tradition of targeting young English talent, following their successful acquisition of Jadon Sancho in the past.
Manchester United academy coach Colin Little says England forward Cole Palmer came close to joining the Old Trafford club from Manchester City when he was sixteen years old. The Metro quotes Little as saying they nearly secured Palmer's signature before he committed to City's academy. Imagine how different things might have been if Palmer had made that move!
Liverpool's owners FSG are looking at buying Spanish club Malaga. Sky Sports reports that the American ownership group is considering expanding their football portfolio beyond Liverpool and their other sporting interests.
Newcastle have joined Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool in the race to sign Jonathan David. The Lille striker, who has been prolific in Ligue 1, is attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs according to Sky Sports. I've watched David a few times this season, and his movement in the box is absolutely sublime.
Chelsea's pursuit of Brazilian wonderkid Quenda has been successful despite Manchester United's interest. Sky Sports' Next Up podcast details how the Blues managed to secure the talented youngster's signature despite competition from the Red Devils. That's another exciting prospect to add to Chelsea's growing collection of young talent.
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