The summer transfer window is heating up fast, and the transfer news keeps coming thick and fast. Bayern Munich have set their sights on PSV Eindhoven and United States fullback Sergiño Dest, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly shortlisting the 25-year-old as a priority target. According to Eindhovens Dagblad, any deal would cost in the region of €25 million — and Barcelona hold a 20% sell-on clause from his previous move. Notably, Bayern are also closing in on Dest’s PSV teammate Ismael Saibari, 25, suggesting a twin raid on the Eredivisie club could be on the cards.
Transfer News: Real Madrid Target Calafiori as Mourinho Seeks Reunion
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have made an inquiry for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, 24, per Nicolo Schira. The timing is significant — as we reported, José Mourinho has been named Real Madrid head coach, and he previously managed Calafiori during a spell at Roma. The Italian played a crucial role in Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph, contributing across 26 appearances with 22 starts. His contract at the Emirates runs until 2029, so Madrid will need to loosen the purse strings considerably.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Éderson, 26, with up to £4 million in additional add-ons. Furthermore, United are eyeing Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni, 26, as another midfield reinforcement, per The Times. Tchouaméni cost Los Blancos €80 million when he signed from AS Monaco in 2022 and made 33 LaLiga starts last season.
Premier League Giants Track Teenage Talent and Goalkeeper Drama
In arguably the most intriguing scouting story of the window, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United are all monitoring AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, 18. The teenager drew representatives from 32 clubs to a 1-1 draw with Kalmar FF in April alone and contributed directly to nine goals in 12 appearances last season. Any move is expected to cost around £20 million.
Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain lead the chase for Lokomotiv Moscow’s Alexey Batrakov, 20, with Premier League clubs — including Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City — blocked from signing Russian players due to UK government sanctions. Batrakov registered 13 goals and 10 assists across 28 Russian Premier League games last season, making him one of the continent’s most exciting young prospects.
On the defensive front, Tottenham have seen an opening bid for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke knocked back, with the Seagulls demanding between £60 million and £70 million. Chelsea and Liverpool are both watching developments closely. Liverpool, for their part, are also standing firm over Juventus interest in goalkeeper Alisson, while the club’s new head coach Andoni Iraola — previously appointed at AFC Bournemouth by sporting director Richard Hughes in 2023 — is expected to be formally confirmed imminently. For the latest official Premier League updates, head to BBC Sport Football.
