Liverpool have ambushed Newcastle United’s move for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, with the 22-year-old Spaniard already completing a medical at Anfield. Andoni Iraola is on the verge of his first signing as Liverpool manager after the Reds hijacked the deal late on Wednesday night, repeating a familiar pattern of swooping in on the Magpies’ targets.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are readying a bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola, according to The Independent. Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Liverpool for the French international, who scored in Les Bleus’ 3-1 win over Senegal in their World Cup group opener, but the Gunners have made the first move. Liverpool are also working to land highly-rated winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.
“Liverpool hijack Newcastle's Victor Munoz deal; Arsenal prepare bid for PSG's Bradley Barcola as summer transfer window heats up.”
At Manchester United, Marcus Rashford’s buy-out clause for a move to Barcelona expired this week after his loan spell at the World Cup. The 28-year-old came off the bench to round off England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, showing no signs of distraction. Reports suggest he could be reintegrated into the Red Devils fold under new head coach Michael Carrick, with a firing Rashford seen as a huge asset at Old Trafford. United’s work continues behind the scenes to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with Nicolo Schira reporting the speculation. While transfer season invites caution, the rumour persists.
Elsewhere, Patrick Wimmer, Andy Robertson and Geovany Quenda are among the names on the move across Europe’s top five leagues this summer, according to the Guardian’s transfer window guide.