Tottenham eyes Pulisic, Milan targets Yoro and Balde

Tottenham Hotspur is interested in Christian Pulisic, AC Milan winger and US international, according to TEAMtalk. The London club is said to have already made an offer for the 27-year-old player, identified as an alternative to Mohamed Salah or a potential departure from Liverpool. Pulisic, who missed Milan’s 2-0 Serie A win over Venezia on Friday, is still recovering from injury.

AC Milan, meanwhile, has placed Leny Yoro and Alejandro Balde on its shortlist for recruitment, reports Tuttosport. The young Manchester United defender, Yoro, 20, is among the Milanese board’s top targets as they look to strengthen their defensive sector and could part ways with Fikayo Tomori. As for Balde, 22, Barcelona is reportedly demanding around €50 million to let him go. Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have set their sights on Christian Kofane, Bayer Leverkusen striker, according to Football Insider. The three English clubs are keen to sign the 20-year-old attacker before the transfer window closes next Tuesday. Kofane scored on his Bundesliga debut, coming off the bench in a 3-2 loss to SV Elversberg.

Barcelona seeking offensive solutions

FC Barcelona is closely monitoring Federico Dimarco, Inter Milan left-back, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The Catalans see the 28-year-old Italian as a key reinforcement in their offensive sector, but Inter is trying to convince him to extend his contract after 46 appearances last season. Dimarco, already courted by several clubs, could become a priority for Barça if he leaves. Up front, Barcelona is actively negotiating with Arsenal to sign Gabriel Jesus, reports ESPN. The 29-year-old Brazilian has just one year left on his contract with the Gunners and is emerging as a serious option after the Catalans’ failed pursuit of Julián Álvarez. An announcement could come in the coming days. Finally, Liverpool is eyeing Lucca Brughmans, Genk goalkeeper, according to the Liverpool Echo. The Reds see the 18-year-old Belgian winger as a potential successor to Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is in demand from other clubs. Brughmans, standing at 1.98m, has already earned two caps for the Belgium U19 team.

Transfer window: the latest leads in Europe

Fiorentina is set to finalize the transfer of Beto, Everton's striker, for a fee of around £15 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old Brazilian is scheduled to undergo his medical in Florence on Monday, and his departure could push Everton to turn to Folarin Balogun. Chelsea and Aston Villa are reportedly in the race to sign Matias Soule, Roma's winger, who could also interest Newcastle and Sunderland, according to TEAMtalk. Meanwhile, Aston Villa would demand £25 million to let Jean-Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace's striker, leave. Following the transfers, Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Manchester United despite interest from Chelsea, Newcastle, and Aston Villa. Football Insider reveals that the English striker is refusing to leave Old Trafford this summer. Finally, Newcastle and Sunderland could compete to sign Jamie Leweling, Stuttgart's winger, according to TEAMtalk. Liverpool, Everton, and Roma are also reportedly interested in a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option worth €40 million.