{"id":674192,"date":"2026-05-16T06:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/674192\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T06:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:34:11","slug":"transfer-rumors-real-madrid-reach-mbappe-sale-decision-arsenals-surprise-alvarez-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/674192\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Reach Mbappe Sale Decision; Arsenal\u2019s Surprise Alvarez Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest\u00a0transfer<\/a>\u00a0rumors and gossip from around the world.<\/p>\n

Premier League\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Maignan was close to joining Chelsea last summer. | Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/a> have reignited their interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who has warned the Serie A side that he could leave this summer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League or choose to part ways with manager Massimiliano Allegri. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Potentially leaving Chelsea could be striker Marc Guiu, who has grown frustrated with his limited role. Coventry City are keen to keep him in the Premier League, while Real Sociedad and Sevilla are exploring a return to La Liga. (Source: SportsBoom<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> no longer want Atl\u00e9tico Madrid\u2019s Juli\u00e1n Alvarez to help out at striker and are instead planning a big-money move to use the Argentina international as a left winger. (Source: FootballTransfers<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/a> have an interest in Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as they prepare for the potential departure of Alisson, perhaps even to Juve. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n

However, it is Sunderland<\/a>\u2019s Robin Roefs who sits atop Liverpool\u2019s wish list. The Reds have stepped up talks over a move worth $47 million (\u00a335 million) in the hope of beating Chelsea to his signature. (Source: CaughtOffside<\/a>)<\/p>\n

West Ham United<\/a> are increasingly confident they can earn around $94 million (\u00a370 million) through the summer sale of midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who has interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United<\/a>. (Source: TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pep Guardiola has asked Manchester City<\/a> to beat both Arsenal and Chelsea to the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. (Source: Fichajes<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A $29 million (\u20ac25 million, \u00a322 million) deal has already been struck for Man City to sign 19-year-old Troyes winger Mathys Detourbet, who will spend the next season with Monaco on a loan deal that will include the option for a one-year extension. (Source: Fabrice Hawkins<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Liverpool have set aside a budget of $101 million (\u00a375 million) to sign a new left winger. RB Leipzig duo Yan Diomande and Antonio Nusa are under consideration alongside Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Bradley Barcola. (Source: The i Paper<\/a>) <\/p>\n

Nick Woltemade is exploring a return to mainland Europe after a disappointing debut season with Newcastle United<\/a>, who accept they may have to loan out the big-money striker to try and rebuild his value. (Source: TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Nottingham Forest<\/a> are hopeful of tying down left back Neco Williams down to a new contract amid rival interest in the former Liverpool defender from Aston Villa<\/a>, Everton<\/a>, Man Utd and Newcastle. (Source: BBC Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n

La Liga\"Ferm\u00edn<\/p>\n

Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez has plenty of admirers. | Alex Caparros\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

PSG are hopeful of signing Barcelona<\/a> midfielder Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez this summer and are prepared to offload both defender Lucas Hern\u00e1ndez and winger Barcola to try get a deal done. (Source: El Nacional<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Eduardo Camavinga has asked to leave Real Madrid<\/a> this summer after being left out of France\u2019s roster for the World Cup. (Source: Fichajes<\/a>)<\/p>\n

One player who will definitely not be leaving Real Madrid is divisive striker Kylian Mbapp\u00e9. Jos\u00e9 Mourinho, who is likely to join as manager this summer, is expected to throw his support behind the Frenchman. (Source: TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Mourinho has asked Real Madrid president Florentino P\u00e9rez to focus on improving the club\u2019s defense ahead of next season. (Source: The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Barcelona are leading the race to sign Man City striker Omar Marmoush, who could be sold if bids of around $76 million (\u20ac65 million, \u00a356 million) are received. (Source: CaughtOffside<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Talks between Barcelona and Man Utd over the future of on-loan winger Marcus Rashford are expected to restart next week. Bar\u00e7a are hopeful of striking an agreement over another loan. (Source: The Independent<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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