Real Madrid are interested in Dean Huijsen and Martín Zubimendi, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester United are looking at Matheus Cunha. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TOP STORIES

– Source: Man Utd eye Wolves, Brazil star Cunha
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TRENDING RUMORS

– Real Madrid’s defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League has shifted their focus to the transfer window, reports AS. As such, Los Blancos are looking at AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen at centre-back and Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi in midfield. Both players being worth €60m complicates things — as does Bayer Leverkusen wanting €150m for Florian Wirtz — and Real Madrid could have to offload players to make a move and prefer to focus on players whose contracts are coming to an end.

– Arsenal and Aston Villa are among the clubs who have held exploratory talks about Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, reports Sky Sports, who add that Saudi Arabian clubs are also willing to trigger the 25-year-old’s release clause. They also reference interest from Manchester United who, sources have told ESPN, are exploring the possibility of triggering Cunha’s release clause.

– Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a summer move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford if Aston Villa don’t make his loan permanent, according to Football Transfers. This comes with the 27-year-old being expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, while Spurs are looking to sign a replacement for Son Heung-Min.

– Manchester United have drawn up a dream two-man list of Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as they aim to strengthen in midfield, TEAMtalk reports. Christian Eriksen is expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer, but the Red Devils could struggle to offload Casemiro due to the Brazilian’s large wages.

– Chelsea are ready to go up against Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, to sign FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to TEAMtalk. The Portugal international has been identified by Chelsea as the right player to replace Robert Sanchez as their No. 1 for next season. Costa has a contract at Porto that runs until 2027 and has a €75 million release clause.

EXPERT TAKE

OTHER RUMORS

– Manchester United plan to trigger Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap‘s £30m release clause in order to sign the 22-year-old this summer. (Daily Mail)

– Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City are in direct contact about a possible move for James McAtee while other Premier League and Serie A clubs are also interested in the 22-year-old attacking midfielder. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Chelsea are not ruling out the possibility of Moisés Caicedo leaving in the summer amid interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, with the Blues willing to entertain offers of over £100m despite the 23-year-old still being part of Enzo Maresca’s plans. (Football Insider)

– Atlético Madrid are monitoring Sporting CP teenage goalkeeper Miguel Gouveia, who has attracted the attention of several clubs while playing for Sporting’s resreves and Portugal’s U18 side. (Record)

– Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, Fulham boss Marco Silva and Burnley coach Scott Parker are all candidates who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham Hotspur manager in the summer. (Daily Mail)

– Former England interim manager Lee Carsley is in the running to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy as Leicester City boss after the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League. (The Sun)