Marc Cucurella has completed a move to Real Madrid, ending his four-year spell at Chelsea and adding to the summer transfer frenzy that saw Darwin Nunez's proposed Liverpool return swiftly denied. The Spaniard’s departure from Stamford Bridge was confirmed on Monday, with the Blues now planning to reinvest the fee into two major signings, according to reports — a boost for manager Xabi Alonso as he builds his squad.
Across Merseyside, rumours that Nunez was closing in on a return to Anfield were dismissed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who said on his YouTube channel that the striker is “not in negotiation” with Liverpool. The Uruguay international had been linked with a move back after reports emerged from his homeland, but Romano’s update poured cold water on the speculation.
“Marc Cucurella joins Real Madrid as Liverpool deny Darwin Nunez return, while Tottenham enter Tonali race.”
In the midfield market, Tottenham have entered the race for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign the Italian. However, Spurs face competition from Manchester City and Arsenal, while Manchester United have deemed the deal “too expensive” and put their interest on hold.
Morocco and Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi continues to attract attention from Liverpool, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, with Arsenal particularly active as they target multiple signings. The Gunners, under sporting director Andrea Berta, have made Bouaddi a priority along with Morgan Rogers and Eli Junior Kroupi, the Evening Standard reports.
West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, valued at £80m, is also of interest to Manchester United and Arsenal, while Newcastle have been given encouragement in their pursuit of goalkeeper James Trafford. The England shot-stopper, who joined Manchester City last summer but has found game time limited, opened the door to a move to St James’ Park when asked if he needs to be first choice to oust Jordan Pickford as England’s number one.
With the World Cup taking centre stage, the transfer window is heating up — and clubs are moving quickly to shape their squads for next season.