Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool join race to sign Ekitike

Liverpool look acceptable to rival Chelsea for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, portion Bayer Leverkusen are lining up an audacious determination for Manchester City's Jack Grealish. Join america for the latest transportation news, rumors and gossip from astir the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Liverpool are successful the contention to motion Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, reports Sky Germany. The Reds person already held "concrete" talks with Ekitike, and summertime exits for the likes of Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa could intensify their interest. Chelsea, meanwhile, person truthful acold failed to hold a woody with Frankfurt for the 22-year-old, though it should beryllium noted they haven't submitted an authoritative connection to date. While a transportation to Stamford Bridge is inactive thought to beryllium "possible" for Ekitike, it's presently unclear however Chelsea's pursuit of the subordinate volition advancement successful the days and weeks ahead.

- Bayer Leverkusen person identified Manchester City's Jack Grealish arsenic a cleanable replacement for Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz, The Sun reports. With the England planetary deemed surplus to requirements by City brag Pep Guardiola, a summertime determination is looking progressively likely. While the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa person each been linked with moves successful caller weeks, Leverkusen could skip the enactment to effort and onshore Grealish, who has a £40 cardinal valuation.

- Tottenham Hotspur could rival Manchester United for Antoine Semenyo's signature, Sky Sports News has reported. The AFC Bournemouth winger remains of involvement to United aft Brentford rejected their £55m bid for Bryan Mbeumo. However, Spurs are present "stepping up their interest" successful Semenyo, 25, who scored 13 goals successful each competitions past season. The Ghana planetary has been a standout performer since joining Bournemouth successful 2023 from Bristol City.

- Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz is simply a "top target" for Al Nassr this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano. While nary authoritative connection has been tabled arsenic things stand, the Saudi Pro League nine could soon motorboat a bid for the decorated Spaniard. Al Nassr are apt to look beardown pushback from PSG, arsenic caput manager Luis Enrique considers him to beryllium a important subordinate of the squad pursuing the club's maiden UEFA Champions League triumph past month.

- Aston Villa are intimately monitoring Real Betis sensation Jesús Rodriguez, TeamTalk reports. The 19-year-old winger, wide regarded arsenic 1 of the hottest talents successful Spain, is being sought aft by the likes of Napoli, Brighton & Hove Albion, and AC Milan. Rodríguez is nether declaration astatine Betis until 2029 but could beryllium disposable for astir €35m this summertime acknowledgment to a merchandise clause.