Football Transfer Rumours: Kane to Barcelona, Man Utd agree Ederson deal
Quick Look
- Transfer news: Harry Kane is a target for Barcelona, Manchester United have agreed a deal for Ederson, and Liverpool are closing in on Samuel Martinez.
- Other rumoured moves involve players for Newcastle, Everton, Roma, and Bournemouth.
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Why It Matters
The summer transfer window is open, with several major football clubs looking to strengthen their squads. Key players are being linked with moves across Europe.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is on Barcelona's shortlist to replace departing Robert Lewandowski, Manchester United agree deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Liverpool close in on Colombian teenage attacker Samuel Martinez.
Barcelona have prioritised a striker this summer to replace departing Poland centre-forward Robert Lewandowski, 37, and placed Bayern Munich's England captain Harry Kane, 32, Atletico Madrid's Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, and Chelsea's Brazil forward Joao Pedro, 24, on their list of top targets. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £46m (53m euros) to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, from Atalanta. (Sport Italia - in Italian), external
Ederson had looked destined to join Atletico Madrid but the Spanish club prefer another Brazilian in 25-year-old Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who also remains on Manchester United's radar. (Sky Sports), external
Liverpool are working on a deal for Atletico Nacional's Colombian teenager Samuel Martinez, beating Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund to sign the 17-year-old attacking midfielder. (Liverpool Echo), external
Newcastle have joined Aston Villa in the race for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, 22, with the Spaniard seen as a replacement for Bayern Munich-bound England forward Anthony Gordon, 25. (Mirror), external
Everton will face competition from Bayern Munich for the signature of England defender John Stones, 31, who is available on a free transfer when his contract at Manchester City expires this summer. (Teamtalk), external
Bayer Leverkusen are ready to offer Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola an alternative to Crystal Palace should the Spaniard decide his future lies away from the Premier League when he leaves the Cherries this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Roma are interested in Marseille's English forward Mason Greenwood and West Ham's Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, both 24. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external
Bournemouth are lining up a move for Sporting's Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 22, as a replacement for 29-year-old Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 29, who will leave the Cherries when his contract expires. (Football Insider), external
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Harry Kane will be a transfer target for Barcelona.
Possible · Short term
Manchester United will sign Ederson from Atalanta.
Very likely · Short term
Liverpool will sign Samuel Martinez.
Very likely · Short term
Open Questions
- Will Barcelona secure their top striker target?
- Will Manchester United sign Joao Gomes as well?
- Will Newcastle's pursuit of Victor Munoz be successful?
- Will John Stones move to Everton or Bayern Munich?
