Football Insider reported on Wednesday, citing sources, that Liverpool have not given up hope of convincing Konaté to sign a new contract. The report claims the French defender has already rejected the club’s first extension offer, and there are growing fears he could leave as a free agent in 2026—just like Trent Alexander-Arnold might.
According to a report from Fichajes, Sergio Barila — the agent of Cristhian Mosquera — has raised concerns within Valencia CF after publicly expressing dissatisfaction with the club’s latest contract proposal.
According to Fichajes, Pep Guardiola has started looking for a goalkeeper to replace Ederson and one who matches his style of play: strong with the ball at his feet, reliable in goal, and confident enough to lead from the back.
On Wednesday, Fichajes reported that the Parisian side sees the 24-year-old as a perfect fit for their attacking structure. Rodrygo’s versatility across the front line makes him a valuable target for Luis Enrique.
Foot Mercato reports that Manchester United and Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr are both showing interest in Ruiz. The 29-year-old played a key role in PSG’s Champions League-winning campaign this season, forming a solid midfield trio with Vitinha and João Neves.
Rodrygo is set to start on the bench for the third straight match, with TBR Football reporting that he’s expected to address his future once Real Madrid return from the Club World Cup.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano on The Here We Go Podcast, president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has personally stepped in to shut down Bayern Munich’s chances of signing Barcola, a move that now looks highly unlikely given the current situation.
With Partey leaving, many will ask, “Did Arsenal make the right decision?” In his latest column for CaughtOffside, Watts applauded the Gunners’ decision to let the veteran midfielder walk after the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement on an extension.
Football Insider reported on Monday, citing sources, that Liverpool may be forced to accept offers of between £40 million and £50 million for Konaté this summer.
Arsenal chief Andrea Berta is considering whether to increase the club’s offer for Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera after their opening bid was rejected, according to Spanish outlet Super Deporte (h/t The Mirror).
On Monday, RMC Sport reported that the main concerns now come from PSG’s No. 9, who might be unhappy with the limited playing time he’s getting. There’s very little rotation in his spot, especially since Ousmane Dembélé has settled in well there.
TBR Football reported on Monday that Turkish giant Galatasaray want to sign Partey. Moreover, the report claims that Galatasaray are looking to sign at least one top-quality midfielder this summer.
With the news that Partey is leaving Arsenal, former footballer Gabriel Agbonlahor criticized the Gunners over the decision not to reach an agreement with the veteran midfielder.
Despite reports of a possible departure, La Gazzetta dello Sport (via AS) has reported that the player has a different plan: to stay at Juventus until 2026 and then leave as a free agent, aiming for a new contract with similar terms to his current one.
Although Lazio, where Gila is under contract through June 2027, have reportedly been hit with a transfer ban this window according to the Italian press, Claudio Lotito insists he has no reason to sell the club’s top players.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to join the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Ekitiké, according to Bild. The 23-year-old impressed last season with 22 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions, and Frankfurt are said to value him at €100 million.
The Club World Cup has delivered record-breaking matches, stunning goals, and unexpected outcomes. One of the most notable was former Spanish defender Sergio Ramos’ early goal for Monterrey, which earned his side a valuable draw against Champions League finalists Inter Milan.