Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Summer 2025
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Liam Delap for £30m if Ipswich are relegated, with Manchester United also interested.
Delap is familiar to Maresca and Chelsea’s scouting lead Joe Shields. His Premier League-ready profile and 12-goal season make him a valuable target.
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
Summer 2025
Benfica striker Pavlidis is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle, and top La Liga clubs after notching 24 goals and 10 assists this season.
The Greek forward’s €100m release clause might not hold back a deal. Benfica are expected to negotiate a lower fee with several clubs circling.
Róbert Bozeník (Boavista)
Ongoing
Real Salt Lake are nearing a deal for Bozeník as a Designated Player and are also lining up backups in case the move doesn’t materialize.
Negotiations are in advanced stages but pending final details. Bozeník’s move could boost RSL’s attack ahead of a busy MLS campaign.
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Ongoing (final decision expected soon)
The Brazilian winger is poised to turn down a record-breaking €1 billion offer from the Saudi Pro League in favor of signing a new three- or four-year contract at Real Madrid. The offer included a €300 million transfer fee and long-term commitment.
Despite temptation and multiple meetings with Saudi representatives since September, Vinicius was unwilling to commit to the five-year term required. Real Madrid’s renewed offer, reportedly shorter and more aligned with his ambitions, is expected to be accepted.
Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
Ahead of Europa League Quarter-Final vs Rangers
Athletic Bilbao’s 22-year-old winger Nico Williams is seen as their key player for the Europa League quarter-final against Rangers. The Spanish international has drawn strong interest from top European clubs, including Arsenal.
Williams’ standout performances and creativity down the flank have made him Bilbao’s main attacking threat. His pace and technical ability are expected to play a vital role in their European campaign, with scouts closely watching his impact.
Fabio Cannavaro (Dinamo Zagreb)
April 2025
Dinamo Zagreb have sacked Fabio Cannavaro after just 14 matches in charge, marking their third managerial dismissal this season. Cannavaro, hired in December, failed to keep the club in the title race.
Under Cannavaro, Dinamo recorded a mixed record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in the league. They were also eliminated from the Champions League early and are now 8 points off leaders Hajduk Split.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
April 2025
Real Madrid remain confident of signing Trent Alexander-Arnold despite Liverpool’s optimism about retaining Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk. Madrid are preparing to contact Liverpool once an agreement is reached.
Liverpool are handling each contract renewal separately, based on data and player-specific circumstances. Madrid see Alexander-Arnold as a strategic long-term target, while strong optimism persists within Anfield regarding extensions for Salah and Van Dijk.
Jhon Lucumí (Bologna)
April 2025
AS Roma and Napoli have expressed strong interest in signing Bologna’s Colombian center-back Jhon Lucumí, whose contract runs until 2026. Internazionale are also monitoring the situation.
The defender has impressed in Serie A, attracting interest from top Italian clubs. Bologna may consider offers this summer to avoid losing him on a free deal in the final contract year.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Georgiy Sudakov (Shakhtar Donetsk)
April 2025
Napoli are targeting Manchester United’s Garnacho and Shakhtar’s Sudakov to bolster their squad. Garnacho was on their radar during the winter when Kvaratskhelia left for PSG, and Sudakov is seen as a versatile midfield solution.
Napoli want to inject youth and creativity into their team and believe both players could fit long-term. Garnacho’s situation may depend on United’s stance, while Sudakov is being scouted for his dual role as a No. 8/10.
