Transfers

Jesse Lingard has been warned that life in Brazilian football is a “hard slog”, with the former Manchester United playmaker seeing a shock switch to South America speculated on. The ex-England international has been a free agent since severing ties with K-League outfit FC Seoul in December 2025. Lingard is waiting on enticing offers, with it being suggested that one has been tabled by Remo.

Harry Kane has reacted to a surprising transfer claim from Barcelona presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana, with the prolific Bayern Munich striker seeing a shock move to Camp Nou speculated on. The England international is maintaining remarkable individual standards in German football, with contract extension talks being lined up at the Allianz Arena.

Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed the speculation surrounding his future in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese GOAT recently went on strike, amid frustration at how transfer funds are distributed in the Middle East, but has returned to action and is back among the goals. He claims to be happy with Al-Nassr and offered no indication that he will be breaking the most lucrative contract in world football.

Arsenal prospect Daniel Oyetunde has departed the club on a permanent move to the USA, as the 19-year-old forward looks to kick-start his senior career on the other side of the Atlantic. Signing for the Gunners in 2021, Oyetunde signed his first professional contract in July 2025 but feels that a move to USL League One side Fort Wayne FC is the "right next step" in his development as he embarks on a new chapter.

Barcelona presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana has cast doubt upon the future of Marcus Rashford at the club, claiming that the Catalan giants should consider in-house alternatives before paying €30million (£26m/$35.3m) to sign the England international permanently from Manchester United. Rashford has registered 10 goals and 13 assists in a strong loan spell, but Vilajoana suggested Mallorca's Jan Virgili on a buy-back clause as a possible alternative.

Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a move for Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old's current contract expires in 2027 and Los Blancos are keen to improve their options in central defence. Schlotterbeck is valued at around €50 million and is also courting interest from Barcelona.

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has spoken of his desire to bring Lionel Messi back to the club to give him a proper farewell. The Argentine legend left Camp Nou in sad circumstances back in 2021, with the Catalan giants unable to agree a new contract due to financial constraints. He left for Paris Saint-Germain and currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has revealed he had the chance to move to Chelsea earlier in his career but decided against heading for the Premier League giants. The 19-year-old Bundesliga star is expected to be in demand again in the summer transfer window, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich both having been tipped to make a move for the youngster at the end of the season.

Xavier Vilajoana has told ESPN that he plans to sign Harry Kane if he wins the upcoming Barcelona presidential election. Vilajoana is one of four candidates to take the reigns at Camp Nou and he insists that he has already put in motion his ambition to land the Bayern Munich striker.

Josh Sargent will make a big-money move from EFL Championship side Norwich to MLS's Toronto FC, according to the Athletic. The MLS team is set to shell out $22 million to secure the services of the USMNT striker, who tried to force a move during the January transfer window. Sargent was training with Norwich's U-21s and has not appeared for the senior side since Jan. 1.

Diego Simeone has admitted he cannot offer certainties regarding Julian Alvarez’s long-term future at Atletico Madrid as Barcelona links intensify. While the Argentine forward has struggled for goals recently, his manager believes he is finally rediscovering his clinical edge. Despite a staggering €200 million valuation placed on the World Cup winner, the lure of a move to the Catalan giants continues to dominate the headlines in Spain.

Scott McTominay has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a potential return to the Premier League. The Scotland international remains fully committed to life in Naples despite reported interest from former club Manchester United.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed he is working behind the scenes to secure the future of Felix Nmecha. The midfielder’s stellar form has attracted significant interest from Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea. Following a standout Champions League performance, BVB are eager to reward their "incredibly important" asset with improved terms to fend off English suitors.

Xabi Alonso has reportedly turned down an approach to become Marseille's new head coach, citing the "chaotic" nature of the Ligue 1 giants as his reason for dismissing the prospect. The former Real Madrid boss is seeking a more stable project after his short-lived stint at the Bernabeu, with a potential vacancy at his former club Liverpool appearing on the horizon as pressure builds on Arne Slot.

Barcelona’s search for Robert Lewandowski’s successor has hit a massive roadblock after Atletico Madrid slapped a record-breaking valuation on Julian Alvarez. The Argentine forward has become the primary target for the Catalan giants, but the financial demands from the capital could make this one of the most expensive deals in football history.

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon has branded rumours linking him with moves to Arsenal or Liverpool as a “load of rubbish”. The England international has been making headlines again after registering four goals for the Magpies in their 6-1 Champions League mauling of Qarabag. Transfer talk has resurfaced, but the 24-year-old forward is paying no attention to that gossip.

Arsenal have assembled a squad with the intention to compete on all fronts this season, but the club will already be planning for the summer transfer window. The Gunners will hope to be recruiting from a position of power as gaffer Mikel Arteta aims to steer the team towards silverware this term, with his side leading the Premier League and their attention now shifts to the north London derby on Sunday.