Real Madrid are monitoring Arsenal and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham are considering Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer as a replacement for Cristian Romero, and Manchester United are pursuing Newcastle’s Lewis Hall. Here is all the transfer gossip from Wednesday’s back pages.
Real Madrid keen on Calafiori
Real Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, 24. The centre-back, who previously played under incoming Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho at Roma, has attracted attention from the Spanish giants, according to Sky Sports.
Tottenham considers Bremer to replace Romero.
Tottenham are weighing up a move for Juventus and Brazil defender Gleison Bremer, 29, as they look to strengthen their central defence. The north London club is considering the Brazilian as a potential replacement for 28-year-old Argentina international Cristian Romero, according to Tuttosport.
Manchester United chase Lewis Hall
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Romero from Tottenham but are instead keen on Newcastle’s versatile 21-year-old English defender Lewis Hall, according to Teamtalk.
United and City both want Elliot Anderson
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is willing to meet the wage demands of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, to bring him to Old Trafford, according to the Mirror. However, Manchester City remain the frontrunners to sign the midfielder despite United’s efforts, reports the Daily Star.
Mourinho keen on Mateus Fernandes
Incoming Real Madrid manager Mourinho is interested in West Ham’s 21-year-old Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who is also attracting attention from Chelsea, according to AS. Manchester United is also exploring a deal for Fernandes, with West Ham valuing the player at around £80m, though the London club is in no rush to sell, reports Sky Sports.
United eye Darlow as Bayindir exit looms
Manchester United are considering a surprise move for 35-year-old Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who is out of contract at Leeds this summer. The potential signing comes as Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, 28, is set to leave Old Trafford, according to Talksport.
Fulham in talks over Chukwueze
Fulham are keen to make the signing of Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan permanent following his season-long loan at Craven Cottage. The 27-year-old’s parent club is open to a sale, but Fulham are pushing to negotiate a lower fee, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Atletico Madrid hopeful over Bernardo Silva
Atletico Madrid believes they can convince former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva to choose them over Barcelona or Real Madrid, with the club willing to offer the 31-year-old Portuguese more regular game time, reports Marca.
Fulham weigh up McKenna move.
Fulham are considering whether to trigger the £8m release clause of Ipswich head coach Kieran McKenna, who is top of their list of candidates to succeed Marco Silva in the dugout, according to Talksport.
Leicester is in talks with Russell Martin
Leicester are in discussions with former Southampton and Rangers head coach Russell Martin over taking charge of the club following their relegation to League One, reports the Leicester Mercury.
