Atalanta right back Marco Palestra is currently on loan at Cagliari but has caught the eye of Liverpool and Barcelona, while Chelsea remain interested in FC Cologne forward Said El Mala. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
TRENDING RUMORS
Atalanta right back Marco Palestra could move on in the summer. Image Photo Agency/Getty Images - Liverpool and Barcelona are lining up a move to sign Atalanta and Italy international right back Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari. TEAMtalk reports that both clubs are among multiple teams in Europe keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea having also tracked him. Palestra could be available this summer for an offer in the region of €45 million and Liverpool in particular have been exploring the market to bring in a more defensive right back.
- Chelsea remain interested in FC Cologne forward Said El Mala, says Bild. The 19-year-old has scored 10 goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances this season, and also also been linked with Brighton, Everton and Brentford, but his representatives have dismissed an approach from Newcastle. Meanwhile, the Blues are closely watching the situation of Al Hilal striker Darwin Núñez, according to TEAMtalk. Nunez, 26, has recently been linked with Juventus and his representatives are actively exploring a return to Europe this summer after being unregistered in the Saudi Pro League by manager Simone Inzaghi.
- Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has snubbed interest from Manchester United, according to The Daily Mirror. It is reported that Manchester City are now in pole position to sign the 23-year-old in a £65 million deal, with club officials optimistic of securing his signature before the start of the World Cup to avoid his transfer value increasing.
- Manchester City's backup goalkeeper James Trafford is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur, says The Sun. Spurs are reported to be monitoring the 23-year-old's situation at the Etihad Stadium, where he has been the second-choice behind Gianluigi Donnarumma this season. Trafford is seen as an ideal replacement for Inter Milan-linked Guglielmo Vicario, but Newcastle and Aston Villa could emerge as suitors if he becomes available.
- Juventus are weighing up a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, says Calciomercato. Juve manager Luciano Spalletti has identified the 33-year-old as an ideal potential replacement for Michele Di Gregorio, having previously coached him during his time at Roma. The Bianconeri are reportedly optimistic of being able to match his €8 million-per-season salary, but could negotiate to lower the Reds' €20 million valuation.