
Transfer News: Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, and More
Manchester City considers a move for Rodrygo, Nottingham Forest approaches a deal for James McAtee, and Chelsea and RB Leipzig discuss Christopher Nkunku amid talks for Xavi Simons.
Manchester City is contemplating a transfer for Rodrygo, a 24-year-old Brazilian forward from Real Madrid, who is valued at £87 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Nottingham Forest is nearing agreement on a deal for James McAtee, a 22-year-old English midfielder from Manchester City, as reported by The Athletic.
Chelsea and RB Leipzig have engaged in talks regarding Christopher Nkunku, a 27-year-old French forward, while also discussing the potential transfer of 22-year-old Dutch attacker Xavi Simons, as per Talksport.
Monaco has expressed interest in signing Kieran Trippier, a 34-year-old former England defender currently with Newcastle, according to Sky Sports.
West Ham is preparing a bid for Mateus Fernandes, a 21-year-old midfielder from Southampton, who is valued at £30 million, as reported by The Guardian.
Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, will only consider rejoining Newcastle or signing a new contract if Liverpool directly informs him that a deal is not possible this summer, according to Givemesport.
Inter Milan, Roma, Juventus, and Napoli have joined AC Milan in showing interest in Rasmus Hojlund, while Manchester United is open to offers ranging from £30 million to £40 million for the 22-year-old Danish striker, as noted by The i.
England midfielder Jack Grealish's loan move from Manchester City to Everton includes a £50 million option to buy the 29-year-old next summer, according to The Athletic.
Chelsea has submitted a £43 million offer for Ibrahima Konate, a 26-year-old center-back from Liverpool and France, according to Defensa Central.
Brentford and Newcastle are in discussions to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo, a 23-year-old French striker from Stade Rennais, with Brentford appearing slightly ahead in negotiations, as reported by L'Equipe.
Newcastle also has a strong interest in Bilal El Khannouss, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Leicester City and Morocco, but faces competition from Leeds, according to The Telegraph.
Everton is targeting Abdul Fatawu, a 21-year-old Ghanaian winger from Leicester, after unsuccessful attempts to sign 19-year-old England Under-21 winger Tyler Dibling from Southampton, as reported by Sky Sports.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has parted ways with his agent as he seeks a new club, having held talks with Manchester United, Newcastle, and Leeds, according to Talksport.
Wolfsburg is interested in Trai Hume, a 23-year-old Northern Ireland full-back from Sunderland, as reported by Sky Sports.
Chelsea is considering a move for Piero Hincapie, a 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender from Bayer Leverkusen, following a serious knee injury to 22-year-old English center-back Levi Colwill, according to Caughtoffside.
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 34, is eager to remain with Manchester City beyond the summer transfer window despite interest from Galatasaray, as reported by Football Insider.