The summer transfer window continues to unfold with pressure mounting on clubs and players alike. William Saliba and Victor Osimhen are among the big names drawing attention this week.
Saliba has been offered a contract extension by Arsenal, but according to Le10Sport, he has not signed. Real Madrid’s interest is a factor. The French center back reportedly sees a new deal as the end of any chance to move to Spain.
Over in Italy, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is waiting. TBR Football reports his agents have contacted Manchester United and Liverpool. The message was direct: make formal offers soon, or risk losing out. Osimhen is prepared to negotiate a permanent return to Galatasaray if no Premier League move materializes.
Meanwhile, United have opened talks with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, per GOAL. The asking price stands at €60 million. At the same time, they’re facing competition for Feyenoord’s Quentin Timber, with Inter leading the race, according to TEAMtalk.
Arsenal are focused on Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze. The Independent reports the club is working on a flexible payment plan to bring him in. But Bayern Munich and Liverpool are also watching. The Times adds Tottenham have joined the chase.
Elsewhere, Manchester City’s Nico González is reportedly considering a return to Barcelona. El Nacional claims he’s unhappy with his position under Pep Guardiola.
Barcelona’s ambitions appear to be growing. Reports suggest they’re now targeting a big-money move for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez. Fichajes says the transfer would have to exceed €100 million. Financial constraints are a concern.
Luis Díaz, negotiating with Barça, wants financial protection if he’s unable to be registered due to budget restrictions. AS reports the Liverpool winger isn’t asking for a free transfer like Nico Williams, but is seeking contractual safeguards.
In another twist, Marcus Rashford has reportedly assured Barcelona he’s willing to wait. El Nacional claims he has turned down Premier League and Saudi offers, holding out for a move to Camp Nou.
Liverpool may part ways with Darwin Núñez. Gianluca Di Marzio reports AC Milan are interested, but the £43.2 million asking price—plus add-ons—could prove too steep. Milan have already enquired about Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta.
At Aston Villa, manager Unai Emery is standing firm. BBC Sport says the club won’t entertain bids for John McGinn. But Villa have reportedly approached Juventus about bringing back Douglas Luiz, as per Tuttosport.
Real Madrid are back in talks with Benfica for left back Álvaro Carreras. MARCA reports personal terms have already been settled.
Lastly, scouts from Arsenal and Manchester City were spotted watching 18-year-old Rodrigo Mora at the Club World Cup. FootballTransfers says Arsenal lead the pursuit, but interest is growing.
The transfer window is far from settled. Big decisions are still pending, and negotiations could shift quickly. For now, the pressure is on both clubs and players to move before the market closes.
