- Transfer Updates: Watkins, Rashford, Diaz, Eze, Arokodare, Kudus, Others.
- Kudus, Diaz, Watkins, and Eze are among top transfer targets.
- Besiktas close in on €15 million deal for Tammy Abraham.
The 2025 summer transfer window is gathering momentum across Europe, with top clubs intensifying their search for attacking reinforcements.
According to The Athletic, Manchester United are eyeing Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins, 29, as a potential replacement for Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund, 22, who may be on his way out of Old Trafford this summer.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that meanwhile, Mirror reports that Aston Villa are not willing to meet Manchester United’s £40 million asking price for England international Marcus Rashford, 27. Rashford, who spent last season on loan at Villa Park, is now expected to return to Old Trafford for pre-season training if no agreement is reached.
In Germany, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 28, as they continue their search for an experienced left-sided attacker. This is according to Sky Germany.
Also, The Guardian reveals that Crystal Palace and England midfielder Eberechi Eze, 27, could soon complete a move to Arsenal. The Gunners are already in advanced talks with his representatives. Eze, who was born in Nigeria, has a £67.5 million release clause in his current contract.
Genk and Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, 24, is attracting attention from top European clubs, including Fulham, Manchester United, and AC Milan, The Sun reports.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly working on a deal to sign West Ham and Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus, 24. The Telegraph notes that Spurs are hoping to secure the deal for less than his £85 million release clause. The Guardian also reports that West Ham are willing to accept bids as low as £60 million, with Chelsea, Newcastle, and Manchester United all monitoring Kudus’ situation.
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing Brazil forward Richarlison, 28, who has been permitted to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to The Sun.
Elsewhere, France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, is expected to leave Chelsea, with the London club aiming to receive at least £35 million from his sale, according to Metro.
Finally, ESPN reports that Turkish club Besiktas are close to sealing a €15 million deal for England striker Tammy Abraham, 27, who currently plays for Serie A side Roma.
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