Jamal Musiala, the Bayern Munich midfielder, has been catching the eye of Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City, as per reports from the Evening Standard. With an impressive 2023-24 season under his belt, where he scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in all competitions, Musiala has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Europe. The 21-year-old still has two years left on his current contract with the German club, but speculation is rife about a potential move to the Premier League. Despite Bayern’s confidence in retaining Musiala in the long term, the upcoming summer could pose a challenge if contract negotiations hit a roadblock.
In a twist of events, Napoli’s Mário Rui has emerged as a backup option for AS Roma’s Nicola Zalewski should Galatasaray’s pursuit of the latter fall through, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. With Galatasaray racing against time to secure a deal for Zalewski before the deadline, Rui could be a viable target for the Turkish side. Napoli might be willing to offload the defender, opening up the possibility for a transfer to Galatasaray.
Galatasaray’s bid to land midfielder Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt has hit a roadblock, as reported by L’Equipe. Despite initial negotiations between the two clubs, the 23-year-old midfielder was not convinced to make the move to Turkey. With a reported offer of €10m on the table, the deal seems unlikely to materialize, leaving Galatasaray in search of alternative options.
Speculation had circulated about a possible departure of forward Raphinha from Barcelona, with interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, as per Bild. Despite being a key player for Barcelona with three goals and three assists already this season, Raphinha opted to reject a lucrative salary package exceeding €100m from Saudi clubs. His decision to stay at Barcelona showcases his commitment to the club and his reluctance to pursue financial gains elsewhere.
Newcastle United have set their sights on Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, competing with Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Borussia Dortmund for his signature, as reported by the Sun. Gomes, who impressed with 10 assists last season in France, has attracted attention from multiple clubs due to his impending contract expiration next summer. With reports suggesting that Gomes is unlikely to renew his deal with Lille, Newcastle sees him as a priority target for bolstering their squad.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club, according to The Athletic. The Ukrainian shot-stopper had one year remaining on his previous deal, but negotiations have successfully led to an extension with Los Blancos. This move ensures continuity and stability in Real Madrid’s goalkeeping department for the foreseeable future.