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Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Agree Baleba Deal; Chelsea Receive €150 Million Fernandez Bid

Carlos Baleba (left) and Enzo Fernández headline today’s gossip. | IMAGO/Pro Sports Images/Icon Sportswire

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.


Premier League

Cole Palmer giving a thumbs up.
Cole Palmer has been chronically linked with a return to Manchester City. | IMAGO/Nicolo Campo

Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Carlos Baleba’s representatives, indykalia News reports. The Red Devils are yet to settle on a suitable fee for the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder, who is expected to cost upwards of £100 million ($134.5 million).

Manchester City have tabled a record-shattering offer for Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Fichajes boldly report. Pep Guardiola’s side are willing to pay an initial €200 million (£173.3 million, $232.9 million) with a further €50 million (£43.3 million, $58.2 million) available in add-ons.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze, Sébastien Vidal claims. The Gunners are expected to pay £55 million ($74 million) for the England international.

Manchester United are mulling over the prospect of bringing in former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer this summer as backup to Benjamin Šeško, CaughtOffside writes.

Liverpool have drawn up no Alexander Isak alternatives, Fabrizio Romano claims. The Reds are still waiting for Newcastle United’s no-sale stance to soften before piling back in with a British record bid.

Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernández is the subject of a €150 million (£130 million, $174.7 million) bid from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fichajes.

Despite extensive interest in numerous rival goalkeepers, André Onana’s stay at Manchester United this summer is described as “increasingly likely” by The Times.

Liverpool’s interest in Parma center back Giovanni Leoni is described as “really serious” by FCInterNews. Inter and city rivals AC Milan are also interested in the 18-year-old gem.


La Liga

Marc Guéhi
Marc Guéhi’s contract with Crystal Palace expires at the end of the 2025–26 season. | IMAGO/Crystal Pix

Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi has been hailed as a surprise defensive target for Real Madrid by Fichajes. The English star is a leading target for Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle.

Lamine Yamal has made it clear to Barcelona’s board that he expects Robert Lewandowski to remain in Catalonia this summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia, per El Nacional.

Real Madrid are demanding around €11 million ($12.8 million) for Dani Ceballos, who is prioritizing a return Real Betis amid links to the Saudi Pro League, per Fichajes.


READ THE LATEST TRANSFER RUMORS FROM THE PAST FEW DAYS


This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Agree Baleba Deal; Chelsea Receive €150 Million Fernandez Bid.

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