The summer transfer window is heating up fast, and Liverpool and Chelsea are already circling Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yasin Ayari. According to TEAMtalk, both clubs are among several sides who have made inquiries about the 22-year-old Sweden international, having dispatched scouts to watch him throughout last season. Brighton are fighting to keep hold of him and have opened contract extension talks — but after Ayari bagged two goals in Sweden’s thumping 5-1 victory over Tunisia on Sunday, the queue outside the Amex is only going to grow.
Liverpool and Chelsea Among Clubs Chasing Premier League Transfer Targets
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly lining up a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with The Independent claiming the Gunners are assessing the 23-year-old’s situation before making a formal approach. PSG could be open to selling, with plans to reshape their forward line this summer. Interestingly, Liverpool are also keeping tabs on Barcola — even as they close in on a €40 million deal for Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz, having hijacked Newcastle United’s proposed move for the Spain international. Barcola, who netted in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal on Tuesday, is clearly a man in form.
Over at Stamford Bridge, things are equally frantic. Real Madrid have identified Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández as their top midfield target this summer, with manager Jose Mourinho personally pushing for the 25-year-old Argentina international, per Marca. Chelsea will only listen at €120 million or above, and West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, 21, is viewed as a possible alternative. Real Madrid are also eyeing Internazionale defender Alessandro Bastoni — though Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Inter would want at least €70 million. Furthermore, Chelsea are monitoring FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, with Record reporting the Blues are weighing up a €60 million approach. Porto could demand more if the 26-year-old shines for Portugal at the World Cup — and with manager Xabi Alonso keen to upgrade after a difficult campaign for current number one Robert Sánchez, this one has real legs.
Cambiaso Swap Deal, Silva to Madrid and More Rumours Round-Up
Elsewhere, both Barcelona and Chelsea are chasing Juventus wing back Andrea Cambiaso, with the Italians holding out for €40 million. The Blues, however, want to include striker Nicolas Jackson in a swap arrangement. Cambiaso featured 46 times across all competitions last season and has previously attracted interest from Manchester City, so the competition here is fierce.
In confirmed business, Real Madrid have announced the signing of Bernardo Silva on a two-year deal after the Portugal playmaker departed Manchester City as a free agent, having lifted 15 major honours at the Etihad. Additionally, Marcus Rashford’s loan at Barcelona looks to be over — the Spanish club let a €30 million permanent option expire on 15 June, and the England forward is expected back at Carrington. Sam Kerr has agreed a free transfer to Gotham FC after six years at Chelsea Women, where she claimed two WSL Golden Boots, five league titles and six domestic cup triumphs. Finally, keep an eye on Tottenham Hotspur entering the race for FC Cologne winger Said El Mala, and Real Betis closing in on a free transfer for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos.