The transfer window doesn't officially open until next month, but the rumor mill is already in high gear. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.
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Salah could stay in European football
Mohamed Salah has given the green light to negotiations with Turkish Super Lig runners-up Fenerbahce. The Egyptian forward, who's leaving Liverpool after their final match of the season Sunday, wants to continue playing at the highest level possible, and the Istanbul club could offer Champions League football.
Fenerbahce could pay Salah an annual salary of at least €12 million to encourage him to move to Turkey rather than Saudi Arabia. (Caught Offside)
May 20
Madrid fishing Rodri: Rodri is keen to play for Real Madrid one day, and Pep Guardiola's anticipated exit from Manchester City could hasten his departure. Real Madrid believe the 29-year-old would bring balance and control to the midfield. (Marca)
Leaving no Stones unturned: Bayern Munich are considering a surprise move for Manchester City's John Stones, who's out of contract at the end of the season. The transfer would see the Englishman reunite with former defensive partner and Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany. (Daily Mail)
Bisseck-to-Bavaria barrier: Bayern Munich are interested in Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck. However, negotiating a transfer could be difficult because the German is under contract through 2029. (Ekrem Konur)
Seeking a Marc spark: Atletico Madrid are prioritizing a move for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, but they understand striking a deal won't be easy. Los Colchoneros expect Jose Gimenez and Clement Lenglet to leave this summer. (Ekrem Konur)
Magpies stick with Nick: Newcastle United are encouraged by Nick Woltemade's performances in training and potential to play behind the main striker, so they'll keep him for a second season. (The Telegraph)
Saints marching nowhere: Southampton will find it harder to keep hold of Leo Scienza after their expulsion from the playoffs condemned them to another season in the Championship. Clubs in England, Italy, and Brazil are interested. (Sports Boom)
Luts of interest: RB Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida's successful loan spell with Sunderland could result in a €30-million transfer to Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Liverpool, or Tottenham Hotspur. (Sports Boom)
May 19
Brittle Hammers: West Ham United will need to raise over £100 million if they're relegated. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrod Bowen. (The Guardian)
Woop-woop, that's the sound of da Tzolis: Greek forward Christos Tzolis has rebuilt his career through spells with Fortuna Dusseldorf and Club Brugge. He could be on the verge of a big transfer. Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United watched him over the weekend. (TEAMtalk)
Gleison glancing elsewhere: Juventus are unlikely to qualify for the Champions League, so defender Gleison Bremer will consider interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Tosin in a bonus: Chelsea are planning to make an approach for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix. His asking price is at least €60 million, but the Blues hope to tempt the Eagles to sell by offering Tosin Adarabioyo and a chunk of cash. (Sports Boom)
TT's fee: American midfielder Tanner Tessmann is on the radar of clubs in England and Italy. Lyon are open to bids starting at €20 million for the former FC Dallas standout. (The Athletic)
Valued veteran: Inter Milan are prepared to hand Henrikh Mkhitaryan a one-year contract extension, but the 37-year-old midfielder is yet to make a decision on his future. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
May 18
Player-plus-cash plan: Manchester United are willing to use a player such as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, or Manuel Ugarte as a makeweight in a deal to sign AC Milan's Rafael Leao. (Caught Offside)
The allure of Lisbon: Talks between Joao Palhinha and Sporting CP are progressing. Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep him at Tottenham Hotspur, but that decision could be out of his hands because he's only on loan from Bayern Munich. (A Bola)
Fox hunting: Abdul Fatawu, one of the few standout players from League One-bound Leicester City's miserable season, is attracting interest from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Everton, and Fulham. (Sports Boom)
Mio on the move: Mio Backhaus is on the summer shopping lists of Freiburg and Newcastle United. Werder Bremen would prefer to keep him but need to raise funds, so the goalkeeper could be available for under €20 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
May 17
Nusa news: RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa is drawing serious interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. Inter Milan and Napoli are also in the mix. Nusa could cost at least €50 million. (Fussballdaten)
Magpies swoop for Bowen: Newcastle United are ready to move for Jarrod Bowen if West Ham United are relegated. Liverpool and Everton are keeping tabs on the situation. (Football Insider)
Raise the Roefs: Chelsea and Liverpool have doubts over their respective No. 1s, Robert Sanchez and Alisson, so they're both looking at Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs. He's valued at around £50 million. (The Sun)
Ander management: Aston Villa will need to break their transfer record and overcome serious competition to sign Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad. The versatile 24-year-old attacker has a €75-million release clause. (TEAMtalk)
TY, Ty: Tyrell Malacia is leaving Manchester United when his contract expires this summer. The Dutch left-back joined the club from Feyenoord for an initial €15-million fee in 2022. (Manchester United)
Saliba believers: Freiburg are very interested in Anderlecht midfielder Nathan Saliba ahead of the summer transfer window. English and Italian clubs are also eyeing the 22-year-old Canadian. (Fabrizio Romano)
May 16
PSG plot big bid: Paris Saint-Germain are putting together a huge offer for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez that will exceed €100 million. Arsenal and Barcelona remain in the race for the forward, but might not be able to compete with PSG's financial clout. (Ekrem Konur)
Yan leaves them yearning: Yan Diomande is increasingly likely to remain at RB Leipzig for another season despite interest from Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. The 19-year-old winger could instead move at the end of next season. (TEAMtalk)
Big ships at Porto: FC Porto's Victor Froholdt is drawing interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United. The midfielder has an €85-million release clause. (Ekrem Konur)
Hot on Scott: Chelsea are stepping up their interest in 22-year-old Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, but the Blues could face competition from Champions League-bound Manchester United. (Ekrem Konur)
Djed could head out: The vultures will circle if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated to the Championship. Full-back Djed Spence is one player who could move on. Juventus have already registered their interest. (Caught Offside)
German duo in for Dutchman: AZ Alkmaar's technically gifted midfielder Sven Mijnans is on the radars of Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. Transfer negotiations will start at around €20 million. (Fussballdaten)
May 15
Switching focus from Julian to Joao: Barcelona sporting director Deco has traveled to London to talk to Joao Pedro's representatives. Barca's interest in the Chelsea striker has grown since it became clear how hard it would be to negotiate with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez. (Diario Sport)
Irons' will: West Ham United will demand around £70 million for midfielder Mateus Fernandes following inquiries from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation. (TEAMtalk)
Blues back for Maignan: Chelsea have revived their interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan despite his recent contract renewal. He'll only consider joining a club in the Champions League. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Tare it apart: AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare will leave at the end of the season in yet another change of direction for the seven-time European champions. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rowe it back: Former Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe's stock is surging, thanks to his standout performances for Bologna. Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in bringing him back to England. (TEAMtalk)
Kova over the hill: Manchester City are ready to offload Mateo Kovacic following an injury-hit campaign. The likes of AC Milan, Al-Ahli, and Al-Nassr could sign him for as little as €15 million. (Sports Boom)
May 14
Porto's Lewsing battle: FC Porto president Andre Villas Boas has quickly dismissed rumors that the club could sign Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. "It's financially impossible," he explained. (Fabrizio Romano)
Malen signed, sealed, delivered: Roma have signed Donyell Malen from Aston Villa for €25 million after their qualification for the Europa League (and perhaps even the Champions League) triggered a clause in his loan deal. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Sounding the Eichhorn: Bayern Munich are still trying to sign Kennet Eichhorn. Manchester City are leading the race to buy the Hertha Berlin teenager, whom they plan to immediately send on loan to Bayer Leverkusen. (Florian Plettenberg)
Toure turning heads: Hoffenheim have slapped a hefty €50-million price tag on 20-year-old attacker Bazoumana Toure amid interest from Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Manchester United. (Fussballdaten)
