Manchester United have added Portuguese winger Rafael Leao to their shortlist after AC Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League. Leao, 26, could move for a lower fee, sparking speculation among United fans who hope a slick midfielder will boost the squad. The club’s scouting team already monitors Milan’s training sessions.

Meanwhile, Manchester City face a tight sprint to retain Josko Gvardiol and Tijjani Reijnders. City’s defensive duo, 24‑year‑old Gvardiol and 27‑year‑old Reijnders, joined last summer and now attract bids from across Europe. City manager Pep Guardiola has hinted the pair are integral to a title push, making departures unlikely.

Bernardo Silva, 31, is set to leave City on a free transfer this summer, with Atletico Madrid and Benfica already in talks. The former City midfielder insists a move to Barcelona is his priority, adding pressure on Guardiola’s squad planning. Meanwhile, forward Jean‑Matteo Bahoya draws interest from Premier League clubs and Saudi teams alike.

Crystal Palace eye former Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller to replace Oliver Glasner, while Aston Villa negotiate a new deal with Netherlands midfielder Lamare Bogarde. Across Europe, Barcelona and Bayern Munich target Gvardiol, and Atletico Madrid aim to secure Reijnders. These movements highlight the shifting balance in top‑tier squads as the transfer window closes.