Transfer Rumor: Gyökeres Rejects Man Utd, Mac Allister Wants To Go To Real Madrid
JAKARTA - Ahead of the opening of the 2025 summer transfer market, various news of the movement of players continued to emerge. From Manchester to Real Madrid, a number of big names such as Viktor Gyökeres, Alexis Mac Allister, Matheus Cunha, to Christopher Nkunku again colored the widely circulated transfer rumors.
Manchester United got unpleasant news from their main target, Viktor Gyökeres. According to well-known journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Swedish striker who is now strengthening Sporting CP is not interested in moving to Old Trafford. Instead, the Red Devils are now turning their attention to Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Not only that, they are also reportedly considering signing Wolves right-back Nélson Semedo, who is nearing the end of his contract.
In addition, Manchester United is also said to be interested in Fiorentina's Moise Kean. The Italian club is ready to release its striker if a 52 million euro release clause is activated in the first two weeks of July.
On the other hand London, Arsenal may lose goalkeeper David Raya who is in demand by two Spanish giants: Real Madrid and Atversustico Madrid. If the transfer is realized, the Gunners are reportedly ready to try to repatriate Emiliano Mart Mariez from Aston Villa as a substitute.
Liverpool are also active in the player market, with the news that they are ready to release young defender Jarell Quansah for 30 million pounds. Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and Nottingham Forest are said to be leading the hunt for the British player's signature, although a number of other Premier League clubs are also monitoring the situation.
From the Tottenham camp, The Lilywhites management is said to be opening talks with Chelsea to bring Christopher Nkunku. The French striker did not get enough playing time at Stamford Bridge, and Spurs reportedly prepared a loan offer with the option of buying 45 million euros.
Arsenal are also reportedly competing with Manchester City to recruit Wolves midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. However, Wolves insisted they would only let him go with a fantastic dowry: 100 million pounds.
Meanwhile, West Ham United are said to be prioritizing the recruitment of Club Brugge's midfielder Raphael Onyedika, as part of their midfield reshuffle plan next season.
From Spain, big rumors came from Real Madrid. New coach Xabi Alonso reportedly made Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool the main target. The Argentine midfielder is said to be hoping to move to the Santiago Bernabegueu, and initial talks between the two clubs are expected to begin soon.
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Barcelona also did not remain silent. They are preparing a long-term plan to recruit Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in 2026, which will later be paired with striker owned by Atversustico Madrid, July totaling a loan deal. Not only that, Chelsea surprisingly emerged as a candidate for interest in Ansu Fati, while AS Monaco is reportedly working on a loan agreement.
In another Madrid, At Maritimeico is said to be leading the hunt for Liverpool striker Darwin N Wayez. Although Saudi Arabian clubs are less interested, AC Milan and Napoli are also monitoring the situation of the Uruguayan striker.
Benfica and Real Madrid also have the potential to exchange players. The Portuguese club is interested in recruiting young left-back ERvalaro Carreras, and is willing to offer Dani Ceballos or Fran Garc totaling as part of the deal.
Meanwhile, Valencia showed interest in borrowing goalkeeper Joan Garcmen from Barcelona if the Blaugrana managed to sign him from Espanyol. Hansi Flick's club is said to be ready to activate a release clause worth 25 million euros before lending him to Mestalla.
The summer transfer market has not officially opened yet, but the dynamics and intrigue between top European clubs have started to stretch. Football fans around the world are just waiting, which players will actually move and which are just rumors.