Manchester City eye Juventus' midfielder Luiz in transfer speculation.©(@ForzaJuveEN)
Manchester City is reportedly eyeing a loan move for Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is currently with Juventus. The Serie A side is said to be pushing for an obligation-to-buy clause in any potential deal for the 26-year-old. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian clubs remain keen on signing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr., with the league’s chief executive suggesting that his move is “a matter of time.”
Santos has opened discussions in Brazil to bring Neymar back to the club. The 32-year-old forward is reportedly allowed to leave Saudi club Al-Hilal immediately, fueling speculation about his return to his boyhood team. Meanwhile, AC Milan contacted Chelsea about possibly signing Portugal forward Joao Felix, 25.
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Juventus continues to explore the Chelsea roster, expressing interest in Portugal defender Renato Veiga, 21, and England defender Ben Chilwell, 28. At the same time, Chelsea has set a £40 million asking price for 25-year-old English center-back Trevoh Chalobah, who has been recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. Additionally, midfielder Cesare Casadei, 22, could be heading to Lazio, as both clubs are nearing an agreement.
Manchester United is reportedly on the verge of sending Brazil winger Antony on loan to Real Betis following the club’s defeat to Brighton. In managerial news, former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is being linked with Borussia Dortmund, should the club falter in their Champions League match against Bologna.
Real Madrid appears ready to abandon their pursuit of Alphonso Davies on the transfer front, with the Canadian left-back nearing a contract extension at Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, just months after his free transfer from Bournemouth, Juventus is interested in Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly.
In the Championship, Sunderland is closing in on Westerlo forward Matija Frigan, 21, as they work out whether a loan or permanent deal suits both parties. West Bromwich Albion is finalizing a move for Standard Liege midfielder Isaac Price, 21, marking the first signing under new manager Tony Mowbray. Portsmouth has also agreed to 20-year-old Australian defender Hayden Matthews from Sydney FC for a reported £1.27 million.
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Burnley and Sheffield United are among several clubs targeting Rangers forward Tom Lawrence, 30, as his contract nears expiration. Hull City is negotiating terms for Eliot Matazo, 22, from AS Monaco, while Preston North End is interested in Bryan Hein, 23, currently with Jahn Regensburg.
Lincoln City is in advanced discussions in League One to sign Derby County striker James Collins, 34. Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers defender Gethin Jones, 29, has attracted interest from A-League clubs as his contract ends. Bromley is also weighing up a move for MK Dons defender Jack Tucker, 25, who has struggled for game time this season.
The football world continues to buzz with activity as clubs across Europe and beyond prepare for success in the transfer market.
