Weekly transfer window: Chelsea Eyes Ekitike; Men united in the Osimone race

The summer transfer window is open throughout Europe (thanks to the Club World Cup). But what possible deal did ESPN reporters hear?

Every Friday until September, we will bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news.

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Chelsea is looking for a new goalkeeper, right?

Given that there are at least five senior goalkeepers in their books, it is not one of their top priorities, but Milan Se Mike MaignanThe desire to move to Chelsea creates opportunities. Enzo Maresca has defended Robert Sánchez several times in public, but evidence from last season suggests that they need to upgrade if they want to challenge the Premier League.

Maignan turns 30 next month and therefore does not meet the profile of Chelsea players and tends to sign the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital era, but he has experience in the Champions League and can theoretically be obtained for a reasonable fee. However, the two clubs are currently valued at a different level, but Milan hopes to reach €30 million. However, Maignan has only one year left for a contract, which gives the Blues a sense of room for negotiation. - - James Ollie

And, even if they have signed Liam Delap, is another striker?

Although he just signed Drapp from Ipswich for £30m, while Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku (hopefully leaving) are still on the team, sources told ESPN that Chelsea is watching in another striker at Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo ekitike. The 22-year-old has 22 goals and 12 assists in all games this season, despite breaking up with Omar Marmoush with Egypt International in January to join Manchester City.

Frankfurt, who finished third in the German Bundesliga and qualified for the Champions League, made a permanent loan from Paris Saint-Germain for €25 million in April 2024 and now hopes to get him away with €80 million. Currently, Chelsea is not ready to reach this valuation, and Liverpool is also monitoring the situation.

Ekitike withdrew from the 2025 euro from the French U21 squad this week, and joining the Premier League club is his top priority. - - Julien Laurens

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Does Cunha need to sign Manchester United with Mbuemo?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens question whether Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are suitable signings for Manchester United's rebuild.

Manchester United is the new striker?

Manchester United is trying to sign Bryan Mbeumo From Brentford and the club's pursuit, the striker hopes to move to Old Trafford in Newcastle United. Brentford, however, saw United pay Wolves £62.5m to sign Matheus Cunha and hope for similar money as Mbeumo is young and has just reached his 20 Premier League goals in one season.

United have seen Brentford’s overall offer of about £55 million, but sources told ESPN that their bids have increased value by more than £60 million. - - Rob Dawson

Liam Delap, who refused Manchester United's transfer to Chelsea, was missing, which gave the club a headache in determining the priority target as center. Both Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha can play this role, but neither is considered a solution.

But despite available availability, sources told ESPN that Manchester United will not take unwilling moves, Victor OsimhenLast season, he was on loan at Galatasaray in Turkey. Sources added that United believed Ossimon was not what the striker asked for by manager Ruben Amorim, and his €75 million transfer fee would also be a problem, the source added. - - Mark Ogden

PSG is the European champion, but will they make more big moves this summer?

PSG's priority is signing a right-footed centre-back, while Bournemouth's Illia Zabarnyi tops the list. Manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos are big fans of the 22-year-old Ukrainian international player, who is qualifying in the style of a French champion because he has a great performance in duels, has a good pace and is used to playing in high-pressure teams. The €50 million fee is being discussed.

PSG is also eager to sign Franco Mastanuono, a river board prodigy, but the 17-year-old is joining Real Madrid. PSG has advanced negotiations with Wonderkid, which has a 45 million euro release clause, but Madrid is his dream move. - - Lawrence

Real Madrid already has half of their new defense, but what about their offense?

Madrid did not waste any time dealing with their overwhelmed season, signing Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnoldwith Benfica ÁlvaroCarreras and the river Mastantuono. They won't stop there: They want to sign experienced centers this summer, too.

The model is Joselu, who scored valuable 10 league goals in 2023-24 - usually a substitute. Madrid missed such a player last season, and the talented terminator was the only natural replacement for Kylian Mbappé. Madrid's top priorities are still adding defense and midfield, but if they can find a suitable No. 9 backup that can contribute on the bench at a reasonable cost, new coach Xabi Alonso hopes they do the same. - - Rodri Faez

Frenkie de Jong is associated with his actions in every recent window, will he stay?

So far, the window has been quiet around De Jong's move, which is a little strange, as he has 12 months left on his contract and is related to the recent export. However, the expiration of midfielders is actually a bonus for Barcelona. This gives them the opportunity to eventually renegotiate his post-load salary, which was agreed to help the club during the COVID-19-19 pandemic.

Coach Hansi Flick is a fan and the Dutch International wants to stay, so it's just a deal. However, to drive expansion, he is considering switching his agents, and there are many interests in the game that are keen on signing him. However, he may end up just sticking with his own lawyer, and his only real goal is to sign a new deal as soon as possible. - - Sam Marsden

Martín Zubimendi has been downplaying the link with Arsenal this week, is there any problem there? Will Thomas Partey stay?

Arsenal is still confident in a €60 million deal for the real social midfielder Martin Zubimondi It's actually done. The sport may take place after Sunday's National League finale, which features his Spanish team against Portugal.

The club wants Thomas Partey Even if he is 31 years old, he will stay, but salary is a problem. A compromise needs to be reached to lower his salary, currently about £200,000 a week, but the midfielder is eager to stay in North London. - - Oli

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Guardiola only hopes Men's City signs "good players" this summer

Pep Guardiola talks about the challenges Man City faces this summer and their hopes for diversion.

Pep Guardiola told ESPN that the new signing will bring new energy. But who will they become?

Manchester City has agreed to reach a €55 million deal for AC Milan midfielder tijjani reijnders And close to the left back who signed the Wolf Rayan Aït-nouri Stay interested at €40 million Morgan Gibbs - White. Manchester City is eager to get as many new signs online before the FIFA club World Cup kicks off on June 15, but Nottingham Forest's reported £100 million valuation - negotiations about the white Gibbs have become complicated - Dawson

The club also gave a speech at Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherkihe celebrated his first French hat on Thursday night, and his outstanding performance on the bench against Spain was amazing. Lyon rejected Manchester City's first €23 million offer on Thursday as they lasted nearly €40 million. But when Pep Guardiola thinks the 21-year-old is top priority, City will come back and propose another. - - Lawrence

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Who can sign Jack Grealish after being dropped by Man City?

Gab & Juls debated Jack Grealish's future, reporting that he was excluded from the Manchester City club's World Cup squad.

Are there any other interesting deals?

- ESPN reveals Saudi interests Son Hong Min In June 2023, it still exists. However, nothing is imminent in this regard, and South Korea's advance would have to change its position two years ago when he wanted to continue playing at the highest level. Discussions on whether Tottenham Hotspur want to have are also underway Mathys PhoneBayern Munich permanent loan agreement. The decision may be at least partly linked to the future of manager Angel Postecoglou, which should become clearer in the coming days. - - Oli

- freeLast week, loans from Barcleona to Monaco moved to some obstacles, mainly related to how big the option for permanent transactions is. But this is not a deal-breaker. Fati was in New York last week but is expected to complete the switch to Ligue 1 upon returning. - - Marsden

- Barcelona sports director Deco also has some sorting in the goalkeeper position. The club may pay Espanyol's Joan GarcíaNext week's 25 million euro issuance terms, they will have four stoppers. However, the only certainty at the moment is IñakiPeña Want to leave and look for first-tier football. Current No. 1 Marc-André Ter Stegen He insisted he wanted to stay, but his determination could be tested if he wanted to regularly soccer to break into the Spanish team for next summer's World Cup. Then wojciechszczęsnyBack to Marbella, she is still making a proposal to extend her accommodation in Barcelona after she retired in October last year. - - Marsden

- Türkiye Champion Galatasaray expects Gabriel Sara and Baris Alper Yilmaz This summer. They asked about the availability of Manchester City midfielders Bernardo Silvahe looks like he plans to leave the club this summer, but it is almost "impossible" to decide to sign a Portuguese midfielder. - - Dawson

- Bournemouth is actively checking for central back alternatives Dean HuijsenHe went to Real Madrid and Illia Zabarnyi Who may be heading to PSG. One of their shortlisted names is Nantes and France U21 International Nathan Zen. The 19-year-old is impressed with Ligue 1 this season, with some other British clubs going to show interest. - - Lawrence

- Club American winger Brian Rodríguez They couldn't help him in the Club World Cup as they lost 2-1 to his former LAFC playoffs, but he had a connection with returning to the MLS. The Uruguay international can move to Miami International and reportedly tells Luis Suárez about the club's life. - - Lizzy Becherano

-Botafogo and Inter Milan Striker look for more reinforcements Joaquin CorreaBenfica Arthur Cabral and AC Milan's Jovic's wound On their radar. - - Roberta Barroso, ESPN Brazil