Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, with a potential bid of £60m on the cards for the 21-year-old midfielder. The Red Devils seem keen on adding the England international to their squad, showing admiration for his skills on the field. On the flip side, it seems like Thomas Tuchel won’t be in the running for Ruben Amorim’s replacement at Old Trafford, despite some speculation in the rumor mill.
In other transfer news, Bayern Munich is working hard to secure Dayot Upamecano’s contract extension amidst interest from Liverpool. The defender’s future at the German club hangs in the balance, with talks of a potential free exit in June 2026 if an improved offer isn’t agreed upon. Real Madrid, on the other hand, is looking to offload Vinicius Junior to make way for the coveted Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. The Spanish giants are reportedly aiming for a world record fee for the forward to fund their pursuit of the Norwegian talent.
As the transfer window heats up, Nottingham Forest is eyeing Rafael Benitez as a possible successor to Ange Postecoglou, should the need arise. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager could find himself back in the English football scene if things fall into place. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace has set their sights on West Ham United’s Max Kilman as a potential replacement for Marc Guehi if the defender decides to part ways with the club.
On the player front, Manchester United’s Harry Maguire seems loyal to the Red Devils, with reports suggesting he’d turn down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia for a new contract. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez has caught the eye of Real Madrid, but the Blues won’t let go of the World Cup winner without a hefty price tag of at least £120m. And in the Serie A transfer saga, Roma is showing interest in United’s Joshua Zirkzee, while Turkish club Galatasaray appears to be leading the race for Tyrell Malacia’s signature. The transfer gossip mill keeps churning, with twists and turns at every corner.