Manchester United have opened talks for West Ham's 21‑year‑old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, whose market value sits at £80m. Arsenal and Paris Saint‑Germain also track the Portuguese international, intensifying competition for his signature. United are simultaneously negotiating with Atalanta for 26‑year‑old Brazilian midfielder Ederson, though a valuation gap still stalls a deal. Securing the playmaker would give United a creative edge missing since Bruno Fernandes' departure.

Tottenham have shifted focus away from Roma’s veteran striker Paulo Dybala, opting instead to scout Benfica’s 24‑year‑old Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin for a potential summer signing. Meanwhile Nottingham Forest target 23‑year‑old Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, and Fenerbahçe monitor France forward Randal Kolo Muani, currently on loan at Tottenham. Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix is also expected to depart, attracting Premier League interest and could bolster their defensive depth.

AC Milan director of sport Igli Tare insists veteran Croatia midfield maestro Luka Modric, now 40, will secure a new contract for another season, reinforcing Milan’s experienced core. With multiple transfer rumours swirling across England and Europe, clubs are balancing immediate needs against long‑term planning, and United’s pursuit of Fernandes could reshape their midfield hierarchy this campaign and maintain the club's continental ambitions.