Manchester City lead Manchester United in the race for Elliot Anderson, the Red Devils receive encouragement in their pursuit of Sandro Tonali, while Liverpool identify Francisco Conceicao as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.
Manchester City have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and are expected to accelerate efforts to secure the 23-year-old England international ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Manchester United have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of 25-year-old Italy international Sandro Tonali, with Newcastle United reportedly open to offers for key players should suitable bids arrive during the summer window.
Liverpool are targeting Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao, 23, as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the 33-year-old Egypt international set to depart at the end of the season.
Manchester United are among several clubs monitoring 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, who could be available for a fee in the region of £39 million if Wolverhampton Wanderers are relegated.
Manchester United are considered frontrunners to sign Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, with the 23-year-old Englishman emerging as a key defensive target for the summer.
Bayern Munich are not pursuing a move for Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, as the Bundesliga champions are unlikely to meet the financial demands required for the 25-year-old England international.
Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, is keen to remain at Manchester United next season, believing he will receive increased opportunities under Michael Carrick should the Englishman retain his position as manager.
Arsenal and Manchester City are leading the race to sign Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento, 23, if the England international fails to reach an agreement over a new contract with the club.
Villarreal are interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, with the 28-year-old Senegal international emerging as a summer target.
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has dismissed reports suggesting he is close to agreeing a new contract, potentially opening the door for renewed interest from Real Madrid in the 26-year-old Germany international.
England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, currently on loan at Barcelona, is among five players expected to leave Manchester United this summer, with the club aiming to generate more than £100 million through player sales.
Barcelona are assessing Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, 21, as an alternative option to signing Rashford on a permanent basis once his loan spell from Manchester United concludes.
France striker Hugo Ekitike has risen significantly on Real Madrid’s shortlist following an impressive debut campaign at Liverpool, with the 23-year-old attracting growing interest from the Spanish giants.
