Manchester United are keen on RB Leipzig and Netherlands international attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, while Barcelona want to make Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah their first signing of the summer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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– Plans to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons are being drawn up by Manchester United, reports the Daily Mail. The Red Devils are believed to be hopeful of beating Liverpool and Manchester City to the 21-year-old’s signature in the summer, but landing him is expected to require them to secure qualification to the UEFA Champions League, which would see them need to win this year’s Europa League. Simons, who has contributed to 14 goals in 21 matches during the current Bundesliga season, is seen as an ideal fit for manager Ruben Amorim’s system.
– Barcelona are set to prioritise signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in the next transfer window, reports Diario Sport. It is reported that the Blaugrana are keen to focus on reinforcing their defence following impressive form from their forward line, and the 29-year-old Germany international is at the top of their shortlist as a player that can be signed on a free transfer with a pre-contract agreement. Just two months remain on Tah’s contract at the BayArena, with previous reports indicating that he plans to leave at the end of the Bundesliga season.
– RB Leipzig are leading the race to sign Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, reports Sky Sports Deutschland. The Bundesliga club are said to be ahead of Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur amid plans to land the 19-year-old in the summer, and it is believed that the Saints will demand “significantly lower” than the previously quoted €80 million valuation.
– Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka wants to stay at the Allianz Arena this summer despite interest from Manchester United, reports Bild. The Red Devils are believed to still be keen on the 30-year-old, but having earned more regular minutes for manager Vincent Kompany, the latest indicates that he is likely to see out his contract that isn’t set to expire until 2026. He has made 35 appearances across all competitions this season.
– A permanent move for Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is being lined up by Juventus, reports Calciomercato. It is reported that the Bianconeri want to get the deal for the 21-year-old done quickly amid plans to include him in their squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, but they are said to be hopeful of negotiating with the Blues to lower their current €50m valuation. Veiga has made seven Serie A starts for Juventus since arriving in Turin on loan in January.
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