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Manchester United are weighing up a transfer move for 21-year-old England international and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to Talksport.
But United’s focus on midfield reinforcements comes amid uncertainty in goal. The Sun reports that Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was left out of their Premier League opener against Arsenal, with the club even considering to secure the transfer of their former No.1 David de Gea, now at Fiorentina.
Meanwhile, the Telegraph reveals United are also pushing for the transfer of Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, though current funds appear earmarked for outfield positions.
Chelsea, on the other hand, suffered a setback in their pursuit of defensive reinforcements. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Inter Milan have rejected a €50m (£43m) bid for Italy centre-back Alessandro Bastoni.
However, the Blues may yet get a major attacking boost. ESPN reports that RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, 22, has told his club he wants a move to Stamford Bridge despite interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
Elsewhere, La Gazzetta dello Sport notes that AC Milan are weighing a €35m transfer bid for Manchester United’s Danish striker Rasmus Højlund, but could pivot towards Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic if talks stall.
In Italy, Teamtalk reports Roma are in negotiations with United over winger Jadon Sancho, though his £250,000-a-week wages remain the stumbling block in a proposed £20m transfer. Roma have also made contact over Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia, with Fabrizio Romano adding that Besiktas are also keen.
Corriere dello Sport reports PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani has agreed to a pay cut to complete a €60m (£51.8m) switch to Juventus.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are interested in Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, whose contract runs down next summer, according to Fichajes. Tottenham are also active, with Fichajes linking them to Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo as Thomas Frank eyes more firepower.
Atalanta’s expected €40m (£34.5m) swoop for Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz (Teamtalk).
Burnley and Sunderland battling for FC Copenhagen’s Brazilian defender Gabriel Pereira (Teamtalk).
Manchester City right-back Rico Lewis reaffirming his commitment to the Etihad despite interest from Nottingham Forest (Mail).
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