Transfer News: Manchester City Eyes Xavi Simons, Brighton Sets High Price for Baleba
Manchester City may challenge Chelsea for the signing of Xavi Simons , a 22-year-old winger from RB Leipzig . (Source: Talksport)
Brighton is reportedly seeking over £100 million for Carlos Baleba , a 21-year-old midfielder from Cameroon, following interest from Manchester United . (Source: Telegraph - subscription required)
In another development, Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund appears more inclined to leave Manchester United this summer as AC Milan explores a potential loan agreement with an option to purchase. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Manchester City has also identified Maghnes Akliouche , a 23-year-old winger from Monaco , as a target and will compete with Bayer Leverkusen for his signature. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)
Roma is in discussions with Aston Villa regarding a transfer for Leon Bailey , a 28-year-old Jamaican winger. However, they have yet to submit a formal offer, with interest in Bailey also coming from Besiktas and clubs in the Saudi Pro League. (Source: Athletic - subscription required)
Fulham is prepared to exceed their transfer record of £34 million to acquire Kevin , a 22-year-old Brazilian winger from Shakhtar Donetsk . (Source: Sky Sports)
Southampton has made a second counter-offer to Everton for Tyler Dibling , having rejected three previous bids from the Toffees for the 19-year-old England Under-21 winger. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)
Manchester United anticipates that Chelsea will submit a bid for Alejandro Garnacho , although the Blues aim to secure the 21-year-old Argentine winger for significantly less than United's valuation of £50 million. (Source: Sky Sports)
Nice is progressing in negotiations with Crystal Palace for a deal involving 27-year-old French forward Odsonne Edouard . (Source: Footmercato - in French)
Bayern Munich has proposed £52 million, plus add-ons and a share of any future resale, for German striker Nick Woltemade , but Stuttgart is holding out for £65 million. (Source: Sky Sports Germany)