Transfers

Everton have been informed that they need to keep Iliman Ndiaye “happy” as the Senegal international continues to generate rumours of transfer interest from Manchester United. The classy playmaker, who can operate on the wing or as a No.10, is attracting plenty of admiring glances - with Gareth Barry telling GOAL how the Toffees can ensure that no sale needs to be sanctioned.

FC Barcelona looks set to suffer a setback in their bid to sign Victor Munoz. Of all teams, it is Real Madrid who appear to be throwing a spanner in the works.

Rio Ngumoha is destined to enjoy a bright future at Liverpool, but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why a loan move - potentially to Crystal Palace or Bournemouth - might form part of transfer plans in 2026. The 17-year-old wonderkid has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Anfield, but obvious questions are being asked of whether the youngster is ready to replace Mohamed Salah.

Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Chelsea have held detailed discussions over the past week to identify key summer transfer targets and address fundamental squad deficiencies. The Blues are expected to be active in both the buying and selling markets to overhaul a side that has struggled significantly for consistency throughout a difficult campaign.

Manchester United are considering using Manuel Ugarte as a makeweight in a potential summer swap deal to secure the signature of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Uruguayan international has struggled for consistent game time under interim manager Michael Carrick and could be offloaded to Tyneside to facilitate a major midfield overhaul at Old Trafford.

Barcelona has placed the Rod Nystad deal on hold.

Dembélé has decided to wait until the end of the World Cup.

Jack Grealish has seen an emotional return to Aston Villa speculated on, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL who will have the final say on a stunning homecoming transfer. The England international playmaker has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Everton from Manchester City, with a permanent deal somewhere expected to be agreed in the next window.

Two European heavyweights are tracking Borussia Dortmund’s Italian youth international Samuele Inacio, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.

Said El Mala has stopped short of committing to 1. FC Köln, and the indications that he will move on in the summer are growing stronger.