Four top European clubs are interested in signing Xavi Simons from Barcelona, while Liverpool’s offer for Lille defender Leny Yoro has been turned down. Chelsea is standing firm on their asking price for Levi Colwill. However, Bayern Munich’s pursuit of the young English defender has cooled off due to the high transfer fee demanded. Meanwhile, Manchester City is holding out for at least £25m for Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo, with Barcelona eyeing a permanent deal for him after a loan spell. Everton is considering Hull City’s Jacob Greaves as a potential replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite if he leaves this summer.
Aston Villa is interested in Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Chelsea’s Ian Maatsen, as well as looking to finalize a swap deal with Juventus for Douglas Luiz. Tottenham is in talks to sign Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, while several clubs, including Ipswich and Leeds, are interested in Wales and Tottenham defender Joe Rodon. Inter Milan is close to renewing the contract of Lautaro Martinez, while Roma is eyeing a move for Mats Hummels after his departure from Borussia Dortmund was confirmed.
