With the ongoing transfer window in full swing, top European clubs are intensifying their quest to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season, slated for next month, August.
Here are some transfer updates from various tabloids:
Free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin wanted by Aston Villa, Manchester United entered the race for Randal Kolo Muani, and winger Jeremy Sarmiento wants to leave Brighton.
Aston Villa are set to rival AC Milan and Newcastle for England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Everton. (Sun).
Newcastle are expecting to receive a formal offer from Liverpool for 25-year-old Sweden striker Alexander Isak next week. (Mail).
Manchester United have entered the race for Paris St-Germain and France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, who is a top target for Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian).
Ecuador winger Jeremy Sarmiento, 23, is ready to leave Brighton this summer and attracting interest from South America, but wants to remain in Europe. (Athletic – subscription required).
Leeds have made a second bid of 32m euros (£28m) for Feyenoord’s 25-year-old Brazilian winger Igor Paixao. (L’Equipe – in French)
Burnley want English goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 32, from Wolves as they look to replace outgoing 22-year-old compatriot James Trafford, who has joined Manchester City. (Sun).
Newcastle and Tottenham are interested in Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, 28, but the Brazil forward is also wanted by Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter Milan. (Caught Offside).
West Ham are keeping tabs on Sheffield United’s English goalkeeper Michael Cooper, 25. (Sun).
Toulouse have opened talks with Brighton over 19-year-old Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye. (Fabrizio Romano).
Wolves are pursuing a deal for Morocco attacker Amine Adli, 25, but Bayer Leverkusen will demand a fee of 30m euros (£26.2m). (Bild – in German).
Everton and Guinea-Bissau striker Beto, 27, is being considered as an option by Atalanta. (Calciomercato – in Italian).
Fulham have registered an interest in Chelsea’s 25-year-old English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. (GiveMeSport).
Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham will battle it out for Serbia and Al-Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 30. (Caught Offside).
