Transfer rumors, news: Watkins linked with Man United amid Sesko pursuit

Manchester United are looking to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in the event that a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko falls through. Meanwhile, Arsenal could end their pursuit of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is keen on a move to Manchester United should the Red Devils fail to snare Benjamin Sesko, according to The Sun. The report says that “Watkins feels the time is right to leave Villa Park” and a bid of £40 million to £50 million could land the 29-year-old. In a separate story, The Sun also reports that FC Porto’s Samu Aghehowa and Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis are seen as alternative targets to Watkins.

– Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze appears likely to stay at the club, reports The Sun. Despite negotiations with Arsenal regarding a deal for the 27-year-old, the Gunners aren’t prepared to activate his £68 million release clause. The Eagles are insisting that it must be met, so Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could now begin to look at potential alternatives. Eze contributed to 16 goals in 34 Premier League matches last season.

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– Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been offered to Manchester United, as a backup in case RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko doesn’t move to Old Trafford, according to Fabrizio Romano. United are facing competition from Newcastle United for the €80 million signing of the 22-year-old Sesko, but Juve are looking to offload Vlahovic for a significantly cheaper transfer fee. Right now, United are focused on Sesko, but Vlahovic remains a decent backup option.

– Juventus still see Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali as their dream signing, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Bianconeri are expected to end negotiations with Sporting CP for Morten Hjulmand, 26, and concentrate on landing the 25-year-old Tonali. The backup option is Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Matt O’Riley, 24. Tonali made 36 Premier League appearances last season.

– Atlético Madrid want to sign an attacking player, Diario AS reports, and having missed out on VfB Stuttgart’s Enzo Millot to Al Ahli, they’re now looking at Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori. Long-term candidate Ademola Lookman of Atalanta is another option. Lookman might prove too expensive, the newspaper claims, before mentioning Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Meanwhile, Marca reports that talks between Atlético and Napoli over Raspadori “intensified on Monday” — as other alternatives are also being looked at — and Cadena SER agrees that the Italy international is a top target.

CONFIRMED DEALS

– England under-20 international Will Lankshear has joined Oxford United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

– Serbia international Luka Jovic has joined Greek side AEK Athens on a free transfer.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Timothy Weah has left Juventus’ training camp to finalise a loan move to Marseille. (Corriere dello Sport)

– Talks over personal terms are ongoing between Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Everton after a £28 million deal was agreed. (BBC Sport)

– Manchester City are set to offer midfielder Rodri a new four-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. (Fabrizio Romano)

– A permanent move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is being discussed by Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old made 17 appearances while on loan at BVB last season. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson remains likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. (The Athletic)

– Midfielder Ardon Jashari, 23, is due to land in Italy on Tuesday night, and will undergo a medical on Wednesday to secure a €34m move from Club Brugge to AC Milan. (Calciomercato)

– FC Porto made an approach to sign Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal but were told the transfer fee would be €30m. (A Bola)

– Endrick was close to joining Real Sociedad on loan before his latest injury setback. The Brazil forward will now focus on his recovery and won’t leave Real Madrid in this window. (Cadena COPE)

– Multiple clubs in Europe are exploring a loan move for RB Salzburg midfielder Bobby Clark, who has been offered to Newcastle. (The Chronicle)

– Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. (TEAMtalk)

– Sporting CP are in advanced talks to sign Portuguese winger Jota Silva on loan from Nottingham Forest. (A Bola)

– Nottingham Forest are due to meet with Juventus on Tuesday to thrash out a deal for midfielder Douglas Luiz. (Football Italia)

– West Ham have made an improved offer for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor. (Football Insider)

– Atalanta could move for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta if they cannot get a deal over the line for Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz. (Sky Sport Italia)

– Paris FC are among the clubs interested in signing Barcelona’s teenage right-back Hector Fort on a season-long loan. (Diario Sport)

– Torino expect to complete the signing of Argentine striker Giovanni Simeone from Napoli this week. (Sky Sport Italia)

– Brazilian goalkeeper Neto is in talks to terminate his contract with Bournemouth to join Botafogo. (Globoesporte)

– Borussia Dortmund are interested in Brighton attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte. (Sky Sport Deutschland)

– Manchester City have no interest in adding a permanent option clause in any loan deal involving attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri, who Roma are keen on signing. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

– Stuttgart are lining up an approach to sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira permanently. (The Athletic)

– Sevilla defender Loic Bade has rejected a move to Bournemouth, with Bayer Leverkusen and Sunderland also interested. (Diario AS)

– Midfielder Yves Bissouma is expected to be offloaded by Tottenham Hotspur before the transfer window closes. (Football Insider)

– Former West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal is set to join Hoffenheim after agreeing personal terms with the Bundesliga club. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Advanced talks are underway between Wolfsburg and Coventry City regarding a move for wing-back Michael van Ewijk. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Wolves and Sunderland are exploring a move for Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson. (Patrick Berger)

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