Transfers: Arsenal targets Endrick, Liverpool maintains pressure on Sarr

Arsenal has reignited their interest in Brazilian Endrick, according to TEAMtalk. The 20-year-old striker, who moved from Palmeiras to Real Madrid for €72 million in 2024, spent last season on loan at Lyon, scoring eight goals in 21 matches. His representatives say they are open to a potential sale, even though the Madrid club does not appear in a hurry to let him go. The Gunners, in search of a new left winger following Gabriel Martinelli’s likely departure to Al Hilal, are also monitoring Malick Fofana (Lyon), Igor Paixão (Marseille), and Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).

Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to press Crystal Palace over the transfer of Michael Olise, despite the initial £50 million bid being rejected. The Reds’ new manager, Andoni Iraola, is targeting three arrivals before the transfer window closes, including two wingers—one of whom could be Bradley Barcola, whose move to Liverpool for up to €140 million appears close to being finalized. The Merseysiders have dropped their pursuit of Yankuba Minteh, deemed too expensive, but remain determined on Olise.

Bayern Munich and Chelsea in the starting blocks

Bayern Munich has now turned its attention to Ibrahim Mbaye, the 18-year-old Senegalese winger from Paris Saint-Germain. The Bavarian club has requested information on the young player, who has yet to make a single appearance for the Parisians this season, not even coming off the bench in the first three matches. Mbaye, linked with a possible move to Liverpool for €50 million, is seeking more playing time and could leave the French capital as early as this summer. Chelsea, for its part, is close to finalizing the signing of Italian defender Honest Ahanor, 18, for €48 million. The young full-back, developed at Genoa before being signed by Atalanta last summer for €16 million, could be loaned out to the Premier League. The Blues, who already signed Marco Palestra for €55 million in July, have been tracking Ahanor since his debut for Italy in June. The Daily Telegraph also reports Chelsea’s interest in Monaco’s Lamine Camara as a potential successor to Enzo Fernández. AC Milan has accepted a €45 million offer from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão, but Aston Villa are still attempting to sign him on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option next summer. The 27-year-old Portuguese player, whose annual salary offer from the Turks is around €12 million, has yet to make a decision. According to *The Athletic*, he is leaning towards Villa, while Milan would prefer a permanent deal this summer. Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Manu Koné, the AS Roma attacking midfielder. The Merengue, who believe their summer transfer window is closed, see Koné as an option for future windows. The Madrid club has already scouted the 25-year-old player multiple times in live matches, but no concrete intention has been expressed. Additionally, Chelsea have agreed to sign Emiliano Martínez, the Argentine goalkeeper, for £7.5 million (€10.2 million) from Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Mamadou Sarr has completed a one-season loan to Real Sociedad, while Nottingham Forest have made a £22 million offer to Crystal Palace for Daniel Munoz. On the departure front, a €60 million deal for Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal is in its final stages, with Nicolo Schira confirming an imminent conclusion. Other transfer avenues are in motion: AC Milan could turn to Jean-Matteo Bahoya (Eintracht Frankfurt) if Leão leaves the club, while Napoli have contacted Newcastle regarding a loan for Nick Woltemade. Fiorentina and Como have verbally agreed on a €40 million deal for Moise Kean, and Como and Leganés are in the final stages over Álvaro Morata. RB Leipzig is interested in Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), though no major progress has been made, and Juventus has offered Franck Kessié a two-year contract worth €3.5 million per season.