Football Transfer Rumours: Man Utd eye Leao, Chelsea agree Barco deal
Quick Look
- Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao for £43m.
- Chelsea have agreed a deal for Valentin Barco, while Liverpool's Alisson Becker is open to a move to Juventus.
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Why It Matters
Football clubs are reportedly making moves in the transfer market. Manchester United are interested in signing Rafael Leao and Jarrod Bowen, while Chelsea have agreed a deal for Valentin Barco. Several other clubs are also being linked with potential transfers.
AC Milan are ready to let Rafael Leao leave for a cut-price fee with Manchester United interested, Jarrod Bowen could also be heading to Old Trafford, while Chelsea have agreed a deal for a former Brighton wing-back.
Manchester United are best placed to sign Rafael Leao, 26, with the AC Milan and Portugal winger available for just £43m. (Gazetta Dello Sport, external)
United could also explore a deal for West Ham and England forward Jarrod Bowen, 29, if the Hammers are relegated. (Football Insider, external)
Chelsea have agreed to sign Argentine former Brighton left wing-back Valentin Barco, 21, from sister club Strasbourg. (Mail), external
Liverpool's Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, 33, is prepared to move to Juventus and reunite with his former Roma coach Luciano Spalletti, even if the Turin club fails to secure Champions League football. (Corriere Dello Sport), external
Chelsea want their former defender Thiago Silva, 41, to return to the club as a coach following his departure from Porto - but AC Milan have offered the Brazilian a one-year deal to continue playing. (ESPN Brasil), external
Leeds United could move to sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, 22, after the Northern Ireland international missed out on a chance to reach the Premier League over the Spygate scandal. (Football Insider), external
Former Arsenal centre-back Jakub Kiwior, now at Porto, has been scouted by Barcelona with the 26-year-old Poland international under consideration as the La Liga champions look for a new defender. (Sport, external)
Brighton and Crystal Palace are among a number of Premier League clubs keen to sign 20-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic after the German impressed on loan at Heidenheim. (Teamtalk, external)
Aston Villa are interested in Denmark striker William Osula, 22, but Newcastle insist he will not be sold after forcing his way into Eddie Howe's starting line-up. (Football Insider), external
Open Questions
- Will Manchester United sign Rafael Leao?
- Will West Ham be relegated?
- Will Alisson Becker move to Juventus?
- Will Thiago Silva return to Chelsea as a coach?
