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United, Liverpool, and others eye key midfield and forward moves

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Manchester United may part ways with 24‑year‑old midfielder Manuel Ugarte this summer. Newcastle, Aston Villa and Juventus have shown interest, while United’s board has reportedly opened talks with the club’s rivals. The move would free up wages and give United a chance to reshape its midfield for the next campaign.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has attracted attention from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal. United has also been approached about the Brazilian's availability. Meanwhile, Liverpool is eyeing a swap that would see Mo Salah move to Al Hilal in exchange for 22‑year‑old Marcus Leonardo.

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana could be on the move, with United among the suitors. Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, 19, has hinted at a return to White Hart Lane despite interest from top European clubs. Sunderland’s 23‑year‑old goalkeeper Robin Roefs is on the radar of Chelsea, who may replace Robert Sanchez.

Bayer Leverkusen will try to keep 19‑year‑old star forward Yan Diomande on a new contract for another year, even as a flurry of clubs chase the Ivorian. The deal would secure the club’s attacking core for the next season and keep the young talent from a move abroad.