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Arsenal Consider Liam Delap as Rotational Striker Option

Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
April 2025

Arsenal are evaluating Liam Delap as a squad striker option, with Ollie Watkins and Viktor Gyökeres also on their shortlist.
Delap could be signed to support a main frontman like Gyökeres, offering a rotational role as Arsenal seek depth for multiple competitions.

AC Milan and Napoli Battle for Bologna Winger Riccardo Orsolini

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)
April 2025

Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini is being targeted by AC Milan and Napoli after a rejected January bid from Milan.
Bologna view Orsolini as a key player and turned down €18m plus a loan for Okafor. They remain reluctant to sell unless a much higher offer arrives.

Juventus Compile Striker Shortlist with Four Affordable Options

Agustin Modica (Atlético), Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese Calcio), Nikola Krstović (Lecce), Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
April 2025

Juventus are exploring cheaper striker targets between €25m–€35m, including Modica, Lucca, Krstovic, and Delap, amid uncertainty over Vlahovic and Kolo Muani.
Though previously linked with Osimhen, Lookman, and Højlund, Juventus now prefer budget-friendly options to restructure their forward line for next season.

Manchester United and Liverpool Battle for Leipzig’s Xavi Simons

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
April 2025

Manchester United and Liverpool are eyeing Xavi Simons, who joined Leipzig permanently in January but could be sold for €80m.
Leipzig are open to making a quick profit on the Dutch midfielder, who is keeping his options open despite only recently committing to a two-year deal.

Real Madrid Interested in Injured Man City Midfielder Rodri

Rodri (Manchester City)
April 2025

Real Madrid are monitoring Rodri despite his ACL injury, hoping to tempt him away from Manchester City before his contract ends in 2027.
Rodri, currently sidelined since September, is reportedly happy at City and not planning a move, making Madrid’s approach unlikely to succeed.

Four-Club Chase for Garnacho as Manchester United Set £70m Price

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
April 2025

Manchester United may sell Alejandro Garnacho if they receive £70m, with Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Napoli interested.
United rejected a £42m bid from Napoli, who see Garnacho as a replacement for Kvaratskhelia. Other clubs are assessing if they’ll match the high valuation.

Liverpool Eye Atalanta Star Ademola Lookman Despite Everton Past

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
April 2025

Liverpool are showing interest in signing Ademola Lookman, who has flourished at Atalanta with 50 goals in 114 games since 2022.
Despite his Everton past, Liverpool could bid around €60 million for Lookman, whose contract ends in 2026. Manchester United, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest are also monitoring him.

Jonathan Tah Confirms Summer Exit From Bayer Leverkusen Amid Barcelona Links

Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025

Jonathan Tah has confirmed he will leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer when his contract expires, though he hasn’t revealed his next destination.
Tah has informed the club of his decision not to renew. Barcelona are reportedly interested, despite financial limitations, as they seek a new central defender.

Pep Guardiola Labels Aston Villa Clash a Champions League ‘Final’ for Man City

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
April 2025 (ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash)

Pep Guardiola has described Manchester City’s upcoming match against Aston Villa as a “final” in the battle for Champions League qualification, with only one point separating the two sides.
Guardiola urged City fans to bring energy from the first minute, highlighting Villa’s strong form under Unai Emery and warning of their threat after an emphatic 4-1 win over Newcastle.

Manchester United Prioritise New Goalkeeper and Striker for Summer Overhaul

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Liam Delap (Ipswich Town), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
April 2025 (ahead of summer transfer window)

Manchester United plan to sign a new goalkeeper and striker this summer, following disappointing seasons from Andre Onana and Rasmus Højlund.
Amorim made the goalkeeper call early into his tenure. Victor Osimhen, Liam Delap, and Matheus Cunha are among attacking options already being assessed for the rebuild.