Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer, while Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly reached an agreement to join Real Madrid in the summer and United States midfielder Weston McKennie is facing an uncertain future at Juventus. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer. The Manchester Evening News reports that the club are planning to let as many as 10 players — including forward Marcus Rashford and midfielder Casemiro — leave the club permanently when the window reopens. Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton will reportedly retire, while Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelöf will be released on free transfers. But Rashford, Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Altay Bayindir, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Joshua Zirkzee are among those who could be moved on to raise funds for new arrivals.

One such new arrival could be Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akcicek19, according to Fanatic. United need cover amid long-term injuries for Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martínezbut Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, Napoli and RB Leipzig are also interested in signing the Turkey international.

– Barcelona are looking to raid Newcastle for two of their best players, says Sports World. The Catalan club have had significant financial issues but might be in the market for some new arrivals in the summer if they can move a few players on. As a result, they are being linked with Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali24, as well as Sweden striker Alexander Isaac25. Though the former’s would cost around €60m and the latter at least €150m.

– Trent Alexander-Arnold has reached an agreement on a deal that will see him leave Liverpool as a free agent and join Real Madrid for five years, according to Sky Sports Switzerland. The 26-year-old — one of three Liverpool stars out of contract this summer, alongside Mohamed is wrong and Virgil van Dijk — will reportedly earn around €15m-per-season, while his signing bonus is “equivalent to a reasonable transfer fee.”

– Weston McKennie’s contract renewal with Juventus is in the balance following the arrival of interim manager Igor Tudor, according to Transfer marketwith the USMNT midfielder’s deal expiring in the summer of 2026. There are also questions about the respective futures of Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Gatti, Kenan Yildiz, Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz.

– Florian Wirtz is hesitant about whether he will renew his Bayer Leverkusen contract, despite being offered a new deal that includes a release clause in 2026, reports Sky Sports Germany. Even so, The workself will only be willing to discuss offers worth at least €120m with Bayern Munich and Manchester City both keen to sign the 21-year-old attacking midfielder.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Arsenal are planning to turn down any summer offers for Gabriel Magalhães despite the centre-back receiving interest from Al Nassr. (Football Insider)

– Nottingham Forest will have a serious interest in signing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman if they qualify for the Champions League, although they will face competition from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale. (TEAMtalk )

– Forest are also prioritising a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha. (Football Insider)

– AC Milan are focusing on Club Brugge’s Maxim de Cuyper24, as they look to bring in a left-back who can compete with or replace Theo Hernández, but there will be competition from Arsenal, West Ham United and Juventus. (Transfer market)