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.
Incumbent Real Madrid president Florentino Perez intends to make a €150 million bid for Bayern winger Michael Olise should he be re-elected this weekend, as reported by The Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano. Perez initially denied Olise would be the target of a record bid, but sources now indicate he is the priority. Bayern Munich have maintained Olise is not for sale, making a potential transfer a significant development.
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 also closely monitoring the Portuguese international. West Ham are demanding a fee in excess of €80 million for the player.
Manchester United are monitoring Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, according to the Manchester Evening News, as a potentially cheaper alternative to other targets like Yan Diomande and Morgan Rogers. However, Everton are not under pressure to sell the 26-year-old, despite him reportedly rejecting new contract offers. Bournemouth remain firm in their stance that Eli Kroupi will not be sold this summer, despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, and the appointment of Andoni Iraola as Liverpool’s new manager, according to TEAMtalk.
Further reports indicate Everton are in talks with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney, while Liverpool are favourites to sign Celtic defender Dara Jikiemi. Bayern Munich retain interest in Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, though a move is considered unlikely. Chelsea and Newcastle have both had €25m bids accepted for AIK forward Zadok Yohanna, and Newcastle are set to sign Stade Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen for €28.5m. Finally, Liverpool are in advanced talks to re-sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder Patrik Farkas, and Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have joined the race for Koln winger Said El Mala.
