Manchester Rivals Clash Over Wharton: Summer Transfer Battle Heats Up

Manchester Clubs Eye Wharton

Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle it out for the signature of Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, this summer. The young talent has caught the attention of both clubs, making him one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming transfer window. (Teamtalk)

Real Madrid's Ambitious Plans

Real Madrid is preparing to hijack Arsenal's move for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26. This is part of a broader summer rebuild that could also include Liverpool's England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, and Bournemouth's Spain centre-half Dean Huijsen, 19. (AS, via Teamtalk)

Osimhen's Potential Move to Juventus

Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, 26, currently on loan at Galatasaray, remains open to a summer move to Juventus. This potential transfer could significantly bolster Juventus' attacking options. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester United's Transfer Targets

Manchester United is looking to strengthen their attacking lineup, with Turkey and Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz, 19, and RB Leipzig's Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons, 21, on their radar. (Florian Plettenberg)

Arsenal Secures Nwaneri

Arsenal is set to offer winger Ethan Nwaneri, 18, a new five-year deal to fend off interest from Chelsea and Manchester City. The England youth international is considered a promising talent for the future. (Mail)

Barcelona's Transfer Strategy

Barcelona is willing to sell Spain forward Ferran Torres, 25, for about £30m, with Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Manchester United showing interest in the former Manchester City attacker. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Tottenham's Defensive Target

Tottenham will need to pay £40m to secure the signing of Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, 23. Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United are also keen on the Wolves full-back. (Football Insider)

Zidane's Potential Return to Juventus

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, 52, is seen as the dream candidate if Juventus decides to replace head coach Thiago Motta, 42. Zidane spent five years with the Serie A club as a player. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Rudiger Commits to Real Madrid

Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 32, insists he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid despite interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. (90min)

Nottingham Forest's Record Signing

Nottingham Forest is prepared to break their transfer record to sign 25-year-old Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the Brazil attacker set to cost about £60m. (TBR Football)