The summer transfer window is heating up fast, and the transfer news doing the rounds right now could reshape several Premier League squads. Curtis Jones is reportedly on Inter Milan’s radar, Bernardo Silva wants Barcelona, and Manchester United are eyeing a cut-price deal for a Portuguese winger.
Transfer News: Curtis Jones Targeted by Inter Milan
Liverpool’s Curtis Jones could be the next man out of Anfield this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan are actively negotiating with the Premier League champions to land the 25-year-old midfielder, who sits at the very top of their midfield wish list. Jones is understood to be receptive to the move, having slipped down the pecking order under head coach Arne Slot. However, the deal is far from done — Inter’s opening bid of €20 million has not impressed Liverpool, who want considerably more. Liverpool have already waved goodbye to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, and ESPN sources confirm that Ibrahima Konaté is also set to depart on a free transfer. The Anfield exodus is very much real. It’s worth noting that Slot himself has form in this area — see our piece on managers sacked after winning the title for some fascinating context.
Leão, Silva and the Rest of the Summer’s Biggest Rumours
Meanwhile, Manchester United have received an encouraging boost in their pursuit of AC Milan winger Rafael Leão. Football Insider reports that Milan will accept a fee below the £43 million previously discussed, largely because the club failed to secure UEFA Champions League qualification. The 29-cap Portugal international, who is set to feature at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, contributed nine goals in 29 Serie A appearances this season. That kind of output at a reduced price? United fans will be dreaming.
Elsewhere, Bernardo Silva has made his intentions clear. The 31-year-old Manchester City playmaker — also attracting interest from Atlético Madrid and his former club Benfica — prefers a move to Barcelona, who are reportedly offering £80,000 per week. ESPN sources describe him as a “real option” for the Catalan club, who have already snapped up Anthony Gordon from the Premier League this window. Furthermore, Atlético Madrid are considering a bold swoop for City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who joined from AC Milan last summer but has struggled to nail down a first-team spot. Should Silva snub Atlético in favour of Barça, that pursuit could accelerate significantly.
On top of all that, Barcelona are pushing to sign Joško Gvardiol from City — the Croatia international is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad. Chelsea, for their part, will demand around £120 million if Enzo Fernández pushes for an exit following the Blues’ 10th-place Premier League finish. Kieran Trippier has agreed a two-year deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Andoni Iraola is in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen over their vacant managerial role, and Dino Toppmöller is a candidate to take charge at Crystal Palace. It’s a window that is absolutely flying.