Manchester United has spoken with Alejandro Balde's camp in recent days, according to Fabrizio Romano, seeing him as an option to strengthen their left back position. The 22-year-old Spain international remains happy at Barcelona. Arsenal, on the other hand, are targeting Kenan Yildiz, 21, from Juventus, who has a valuation of over €70 million. The Turkey international scored 11 goals across all competitions last season. Al Hilal, in the Saudi Pro League, added Gabriel Martinelli to their shortlist after his links with Chelsea.
Inter Milan and Barcelona are evaluating Lautaro Martínez, 28, as a potential transfer. The forward, with 175 goals in Inter, has been key in his team for eight years. Barcelona continues to assess attacking options after the difficulty in signing Julián Álvarez, who wants to join the blaugrana. Manchester City is inquiring about Adam Wharton's availability, while AC Milan is looking at Rúben Dias, 29, from City, for their defense.
Ezri Konsa has joined Arsenal from Aston Villa for £51 million, while Aston Villa received Aaron Wan-Bissaka on a season-long loan. Thomas Partey signed with Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia. Manchester United agreed with Brighton on Carlos Baleba's transfer for £65 million. Tottenham closed a deal of up to £85 million for Savinho. Atlético Madrid is trying to sign Nicolas Jackson, while Napoli and Atleti are competing for the forward.
Liverpool rejected a £50 million bid for Yankuba Minteh, while Brighton is not expecting more offers. FC Porto and Milan are discussing Santiago Gimenez. Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are eyeing Youssouf Fofana. Real Sociedad is tracking Marc Guiu, while Borussia Dortmund is seeking a new winger. Benfica closed the deal for Joao Palhinha with Bayern Munich.
