Latest transfer news and rumors: De Bruyne set for Napoli talks

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Top story: KDB to snub MLS for Napoli move

Kevin De Bruyne has his sights set on a move to Italy. The Belgian midfielder will begin negotiations with Napoli next week over a free transfer to join the newly crowned Serie A champions.

Formal discussions are expected to take place after the 33-year-old plays his last game for Manchester City on Sunday. Napoli have offered a three-year contract worth €27 million that De Bruyne is expected to accept, ending the Chicago Fire's hopes of bringing the six-time Premier League winner to Major League Soccer. (ESPN and Fabrizio Romano)

Other rumors

May 25

Bayern plot Eze move: Bayern Munich will shift their focus to Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze after missing out on Liverpool-linked Florian Wirtz. Signing Eze could cost £60 million plus add-ons. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal turn to Leao: AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal this summer. However, the Gunners will likely consider other options before committing to a move. (Foot Mercato)

Mitoma attracting interest: Arsenal have joined Bayern Munich in the race to sign Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma. Arsenal are also linked with Real Madrid's Rodrygo, but wage demands could scupper that move. (Florian Plettenberg)

Liverpool open Kerkez talks: Liverpool are the clear favorites to sign Milos Kerkez after opening negotiations to sign the Hungarian left-back. The 21-year-old is viewed as a replacement for Andy Robertson. (Fabrizio Romano)

EPL giants want Pedro: Liverpool and Newcastle United will battle for Joao Pedro's signature after the season ends. Brighton are expected to demand a fee in the region of £100 million. (talkSPORT)

May 24

Al-Hilal give Fernandes deadline: Bruno Fernandes has until the end of May to decide whether to stay at Manchester United or accept a £200-million offer to play in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal. (Daily Mail)

Napoli working on KDB deal: Fresh off winning the Serie A title, Napoli are looking to the future and remain committed to signing Kevin De Bruyne, who is understood to be willing to join the Italian side. (Sky Sport Italia)

Bayern out of Wirtz race: Bayern president Herbert Hainer has conceded that Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is unlikely to join the Bavarian giants. He feels Wirtz has his heart set on joining Liverpool instead. (Fabrizio Romano)

Monaco getting Fati: Barcelona's Ansu Fati has accepted an offer to join AS Monaco. Talks are underway between the two clubs over a transfer worth around €20 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

Man Utd targeting Maignan: Manchester United have identified AC Milan's Mike Maignan as a possible replacement for struggling Andre Onana. A move could be likely given Maignan has one year left on his deal. (Nicolo Schira)

Everton approach Delap: Everton held a meeting with Liam Delap in order to try to persuade the Ipswich forward to join them this summer. Coach David Moyes was present during the meeting. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 23

Madrid mulling Rodri move: Manchester City's Rodri is at the top of Real Madrid's wish list in their search for Luka Modric's replacement. However, negotiating a transfer with Manchester City won't be easy. (AS)

Tah joining Bayern: Jonathan Tah has decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen for Bayern Munich. Bayern will have to Leverkusen a fee if they want the pending free agent at the Club World Cup, which takes place weeks before his contract officially expires. (Fabrizio Romano)

Saudi calls for Osimhen: With Victor Osimhen's loan spell at Galatasaray coming to an end, the Nigerian striker's camp has reached out to Neymar's former club Al-Hilal over a potential big-money transfer. (Foot Mercato)

Spurs spot opening for Guehi: Tottenham are hoping the promise of Champions League football will lure Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to north London. Palace previously rejected a £70-million bid but may be more open to selling with Guehi entering the final year of his deal. (GiveMeSport)

Fire sale at Old Trafford: Manchester United want to sell Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho before they even consider adding to the squad. The club hopes to collect a minimum of £87 million for the on-loan trio. (Manchester Evening News)

Nkunku as good as gone: Chelsea outcast Christopher Nkunku is guaranteed to leave the west London outfit this summer. Chelsea will open talks over a potential exit soon. (Fabrizio Romano)

Valencia try to tempt Vardy: Although Leicester City's Jamie Vardy would like to continue playing in the Premier League, Valencia coach Carlos Corberan believes the free agent's pace would suit his team's counterattacking style. (Sun Sport)

Chelsea ramp up 'keeper search: Parma's Zion Suzuki and Burnley's James Trafford are candidates to replace Robert Sanchez as Chelsea's No. 1 starter. Suzuki is of particular interest, given his ability to play out from the back. (TEAMtalk)

May 22

Deco talks Yamal: Barcelona sporting director Deco says Paris Saint-Germain have "always" been interested in signing Lamine Yamal, but the La Liga champions are intent on signing the teen superstar to a new deal. Yamal's current contract expires in 2026. (ESPN)

No truth to Nico rumors: Real Madrid have reached out to Athletic Bilbao directly to pour cold water on the rampant rumors in Spain that they're in talks with star winger Nico Williams. No deal is imminent. (Cadena SER)

Madrid's next full-back: Real Madrid are in talks with Benfica to sign Alvaro Carreras. The 22-year-old left-back has a €50-million release clause, but Madrid are working to reach an agreement over a lower fee. (The Athletic)

Atleti push for Nunez: Atletico Madrid want to sign Darwin Nunez. The Spanish club prefers a loan with an obligation to buy, but Liverpool want to recoup much of what they paid for the Uruguayan up front. (Mundo Deportivo)

Palace won't sell Wharton: Despite interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester City - and a potential bidding war - Crystal Palace intend to reject any offers that arrive for Adam Wharton. (Football Insider)

Liverpool identify Diaz replacement: If Luis Diaz does indeed leave Anfield this summer - Barcelona remain interested - Liverpool will make an attempt to sign 20-year-old Lyon winger Malick Fofana. (Mundo Deportivo)

Hojlund's Italian suitors: Despite his underwhelming year, Rasmus Hojlund is still generating interest. Inter have joined Juventus and Napoli in requesting information from Manchester United about the striker. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 21

Barca could turn to Diaz: Luis Diaz is attracting interest in Spain. Barcelona view the Colombian as an ideal candidate to help strengthen their attack and provide depth behind Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. (ESPN)

Enzo not for sale: Chelsea are determined to keep Enzo Fernandez this summer amid speculation that Real Madrid might try to sign the Argentine. Los Blancos are also monitoring Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister. (The Guardian)

Arsenal begin Rodrygo talks: Arsenal have stepped up their interest in signing Real Madrid's Rodrygo. Talks have taken place over a summer move for the winger, who's become unsettled at Madrid. (Sky Sport Germany)

Osimhen rejects Juventus: Arsenal and Manchester United were given hope of signing Victor Osimhen after the Napoli striker turned down an offer to join Juventus. (Il Mattino and Radio Kiss Kiss)

Kerkez interest picks up: Manchester City are expected to compete with Liverpool to sign Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez. The 21-year-old left-back is eager to leave and could cost as much as £45 million. (iNews)

Trio wants Benfica defender: There could be a three-way race between Chelsea, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of Benfica's Tomas Araujo, who can play center-back or right-back. (Foot Mercato)

McAtee to Germany?: Several Bundesliga clubs are interested in possibly adding Manchester City's James McAtee after the season. Bayer Leverkusen could launch a move after they hire a new coach. (Sky Sport Germany)

May 20

Arsenal, Chelsea eye Gordon: Arsenal and Chelsea are considering a summer pursuit of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. it'll likely take an offer in the region of £80 million to sign the winger. (iNews)

Saudi champs want Guimaraes: Al-Ittihad are willing to trigger the €120-million release clause in Bruno Guimaraes' contract. The Newcastle midfielder's agent was in Saudi Arabia last week to meet the club's board and discuss a potential move. (ESPN)

Wirtz race down to two: Liverpool and Bayern Munich are expected to battle it out for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz this summer after Manchester City dropped out of the race. (The Telegraph)

Frimpong move almost complete: Jeremie Frimpong is in the final stages of completing his move to Liverpool after undergoing a medical. The Bayer Leverkusen star will sign in the next 24 hours. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern favorites for Tah: Bayern Munich remain the leaders to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah. Bayern are waiting for a response after tabling an offer to Tah's agent. (Fabrizio Romano)

Man Utd in talks for Delap: Manchester United opened negotiations with Ipswich to sign striker Liam Delap. Chelsea are also interested in Delap, who's expected to cost around £30 million this summer. (The Athletic)

City to target Gibbs-White: Morgan Gibbs-White has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester City. The Forest midfielder is expected to be a priority after City ended their interest in Florian Wirtz. (Sky Sport Germany)

May 19

Man City done with Wirtz: Manchester City ended their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz after learning a potential deal could cost as much as €300 million. The club thinks the value is overinflated. (BBC Sport)

Cunha deal almost done: Manchester United are finalizing personal terms with Wolverhampton forward Matheus Cunha after convincing him to join Ruben Amorim's project. (Fabrizio Romano)

Cherki leaving Lyon: Ligue 1 prospect Rayan Cherki has triggered a continent-wide scramble for his services after informing Lyon he wants to leave. The 21-year-old attacker's release clause stands at only €20 million. Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund, and Atalanta lead the race. (TEAMtalk)

Barca eyeing Emi Martinez: Given Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury history and uncertainty over Wojciech Szczesny's future, Barcelona are considering a bid for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. (Mundo Deportivo)

Alonso wants Modric to stay: Incoming Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has told the club to renew Luka Modric's contract for one more season. Alonso values the 39-year-old midfielder's experience. (Radio Marca)

Liverpool open Kerkez talks: Liverpool have approached Bournemouth over a potential transfer fee for left-back Milos Kerkez. Personal terms aren't expected to be an issue. (Fabrizio Romano)