Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez is eyeing a switch to Serie A giants, Napoli, and Newcastle are stepping up efforts to retain their top talents amid intense interest from elite sides as the summer transfer window heats up.
According to Football Italia, Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, has identified Napoli as his preferred destination should he depart Anfield in this summer’s transfer window.
Sky Sports reports that Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45 million bid from Newcastle for 23-year-old Sweden winger Anthony Elanga, valuing him closer to £60m.
On the flip side, Newcastle are working to fend off transfer interest from Liverpool, Barcelona, and Arsenal in Alexander Isak, 25, and are reportedly ready to make him the best-paid player in the club’s history (The Times).
The Guardian reveals that Barcelona are exploring a loan move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, 27, while Jadon Sancho, 25, another outcast at Old Trafford, is being targeted by Fenerbahce in a potential £25m deal (Talksport).
The Turkish club is also linked to Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, 25, though Sky Sports notes the club has yet to receive any formal offer.
Talksport also reports that Everton and Manchester United are keen on Wilfred Ndidi, 28, who could leave Leicester City for just £9m due to a relegation release clause.
In another potential bargain move, Mail reveals Jordan Henderson, 35, could leave Ajax on a free transfer, with Nottingham Forest and Marseille showing interest.
Elsewhere, Sunderland have contacted Sassuolo about 26-year-old French winger Armand Lauriente (ESPN), while Burnley are preparing a £12m bid for Lazio’s Loum Tchaouna, 21, according to Football Italia.
On the La Liga front, The Athletic reports that Nico Williams, 22, has told Athletic Bilbao he wants to join Barcelona, who are expected to trigger his £50m release clause.
Mail says Everton, Brentford, West Ham, and Fulham are eyeing Ipswich’s exciting 21-year-old winger Omari Hutchinson, fresh from his breakout season.
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