Manchester United could turn to Paris Saint-Germain striker Gonçalo Ramos, while winger Jadon Sancho is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United could turn to Paris Saint-Germain striker Gonçalo Ramos after missing out on Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, says the Daily Mail. Ramos, 23, scored 10 goals in 22 league games this season as PSG romped to a treble and also netted three times in the Champions League. The Portugal international was linked with United before his €80m move from Benfica to PSG in 2023 and could be an option, though sources have told ESPN that United have stepped up their interest in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo after completing a £62.5m move for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.
– Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is not wanted at the club, but could be heading to the Saudi Pro League, says the Daily Mirror. Sancho, 25, spent last season on loan at Chelsea but the Blues failed to agree terms on a deal with the former England international, a source told ESPN, and paid a £5m penalty to break their initial obligation to sign him permanently in the summer for £25m. Now Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Nassr are all interested, though the winger is expected to assess his options in Europe first.
– Juventus are set to move for Manchester United winger Antony once his loan at Real Betis ends, says UOL. The 25-year-old Brazil international impressed on his loan, scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 26 games to help the Spanish side reach the UEFA Conference League final. United see no future for the €95m winger but will accept any offers going.
– Bayern Munich are looking to bring in a new winger, with the futures of Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman uncertain, says Bild. Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma and Athletic Club’s Nico Williams have been linked before, but the report claims Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo is top of their list. Kubo, 23, impressed in LaLiga this season and his versatility is an attractive aspect of his game for Bayern.
– Monaco are considering giving former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba the chance to return to football, according to RMC Sport. The 32-year-old, who is training in Miami after returning from an 18-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance, is a free agent and has been offered to the French club, which is contemplating whether to take a punt on his return. Pogba has had offers from other clubs, including D.C. United in MLS, but he’s keen to stay in Europe in order to keep alive any hopes of playing for France at the 2026 World Cup.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
– Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto, 26, has joined OL Lyonnes on a contract until 2029. Read
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s resident scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen explores why Gonçalo Ramos could make a transfer.
Since joining the new European champions two years ago, Ramos’ career has stuttered a bit and he is yet to cement his place in the side despite a respectable 32 goals from 86 appearances across all competitions.
Having missed the first three months of the season through injury, Ramos must have thought his time had finally come when Randal Kolo Muani departed on loan to Juventus in January. But PSG signed winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which then saw Bradley Barcola and then Ousmane Dembélé switched to a “false No. 9” role up front, to great effect.
While a mobile, energetic and physically imposing centre-forward might not cut the ideal frontman in the eyes of PSG boss Luis Enrique, Ramos can hardly be accused of lacking in effort or productivity. Not only does he average 1.1 goal involvements per 90 minutes over the past year, but he tracks back when needed and rarely shies away from his pressing duties.
Furthermore, benefiting from playing in a possession-heavy side, Ramos ranks among the top marksmen in Europe in terms of shots on goal. His 4.6 shots on target per 90 minutes (55% on target) — for context, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane averaged 3.4 and Man City’s Erling Haaland hit 3.1 — is an extraordinary number. That said, he does tend to score in streaks; from his 18 goals this season, there have been two hat tricks and a brace.
Ramos is a useful link-up forward able to set up combinations or provide assists and, given his age, goal-scoring average and enthusiastic style, it’s not beyond reason to suggest that he will improve his productivity in years to come. But, as a confidence player, what he needs is an undisputed starting role. A more-settled environment with clear expectations should do him a world of good.
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– Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, 26, has received two formal offers from Galatasaray (where he has been on loan) and Al Hilal. Galatasaray are set to offer a €60m fee with €15m-a-year wages, while Saudi side Al Hilal are hoping a proposal of €40m in wages will swing the balance in their favor. (Sky Germany)
– Chelsea have a host of goalkeepers already and are open to offers for both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Robert Sanchez. (El Chiringuito)
– Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has agreed a five-year contract with Borussia Dortmund, but a fee has yet to be confirmed. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 39, is set to agree a move to AC Milan. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner will represent Real Madrid at the Club World Cup before making the switch to Milan and signing a one-year deal. (Gianluca Di Marzio).
– Barcelona have renewed their interest in Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo. The 29-year-old would compete with Alejandro Balde and previously came through the club’s La Masia academy. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Inter Milan are looking to make contact with Como boss Cesc Fabregas to see whether he would be interested in replacing the outgoing Nerazzurri boss Simone Inzaghi, after he rejected advances from Roma and Bayer Leverkusen. (Gianluca di Marzio)
– Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has said MLS is “one of the candidates” for a destination when he leaves the club. Carvajal, 33 — who missed most of last season with a serious knee injury — has a contract until 2026, but now faces competition for his place in the first XI from Trent Alexander-Arnold. (Marca)
– AC Milan defender Theo Hernández has been linked with a €35m move to Al Hilal but is prioritizing a move to Atletico Madrid, the club where he started his career. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
– Santos are in advanced talks to renew Neymar‘s contract until June 2026. The Brazil forward returned to the club in January and his current deal expires this month. On Tuesday, Santos president Marcelo Teixeira met the player, as well as his father and agent Neymar Sr., to discuss a potential extension. (TNT)
– Botafogo are in talks to sign Benfica forward Arthur Cabral in a €15m transfer. The Brazilian club are looking to reinforce their attacking line ahead of the Club World Cup with forward Igor Jesus set to join Nottingham Forest on a permanent transfer this month. (Globoesporte)
