Arsenal have emerged as strong contenders to sign Porto winger William Gomes, according to Globo Esporte, joining Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for the 20-year-old Brazilian. Porto are reportedly reluctant to sell Gomes, who has an €80 million release clause, and would only consider offers exceeding €60 million. The interest from multiple Premier League clubs highlights Gomes’ potential and rising value.
In Spain, incumbent Real Madrid president Florentino Perez intends to make a €150 million bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise should he be re-elected this weekend, as reported by The Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano. Perez publicly promised a record bid next Tuesday, initially denying it would be for Olise, but sources now confirm the France international is the target. Bayern have consistently stated Olise is not for sale, making this potential transfer a significant challenge.
Liverpool and Real Madrid have both entered the fray for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, A Bola reports, following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship. Incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has identified Fernandes as a target, while Liverpool are closely monitoring the situation. West Ham are expected to demand a fee exceeding €80 million for the Portugal international.
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, according to the Manchester Evening News, though a move is not currently a priority. Ndiaye is seen as a potentially cheaper option than other targets like Yan Diomande and Morgan Rogers, but Everton are under no pressure to sell, having seen contract offers rejected by the player. Bournemouth, meanwhile, are said to be “completely relaxed” about the future of Eli Kroupi, despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool, and the appointment of former Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola at Liverpool. The club are reportedly unwilling to consider any offers for the young forward.
Further reported moves include Everton opening talks with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney, Liverpool leading the chase for Celtic defender Dara Jikiemi, and Bayern Munich maintaining a long-standing interest in Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, though a move is considered unlikely. Chelsea and Newcastle have both had €25m bids accepted for AIK forward Zadok Yohanna, while Newcastle are poised to sign Stade Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen for €28.5m. Liverpool are also in advanced talks to re-sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder Patrik Farkas, and both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have joined the race for Koln winger Said El Mala.
