AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche is being tracked by Manchester United and Liverpool, while Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is pushing to complete a move to Barcelona. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
TRENDING RUMORS
AS Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche is attracting attention. Jean Catuffe/Getty Images - Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche ahead of the summer, reports TEAMtalk. Both teams reportedly sent scouts to watch the forward in action against Marseille in Ligue 1 this weekend. The 24-year-old has picked up seven goals and eight assists in all competitions this season, featuring on the right side of attack.
- Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is pushing to complete a move to Barcelona quickly, according to Mundo Deportivo, as he looks to agree personal terms. Bastoni, 26, is Barcelona top target to improve their backline and the Italy international believes that the sooner negotiations start, the sooner a move can be completed. However, Sport reports that Bologna center back Jhon Lucumí could be a cheaper alternative as his transfer would cost €25 million as opposed to Bastoni's €60 million.
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OTHER RUMORS
- Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is set to leave in the summer, with Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, AC Milan and Galatasaray interested. (TEAMtalk)
- Barcelona are open to letting Ferran Torres leave this summer to help pursue other moves in the transfer market/ (Sport)
- Barcelona have informed Joao Cancelo's agent, Jorge Mendes, about their desire to keep the defender when his loan spell from Al Hilal comes to an end this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)