Nico Williams Watch: Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly keeping a close eye on Athletic Bilbao’s winger Nico Williams. The 21-year-old has been scouted on multiple occasions, with his talent and style of play deemed a perfect match for the Premier League dynamics. (Source: Fabrizio Romano, via CaughtOffside)
Mbappe’s Madrid Move in Limbo: Kylian Mbappe’s much-anticipated move to Real Madrid seems to be on hold. Negotiations with the 25-year-old Paris St-Germain striker’s mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, are proving challenging for the La Liga giants. (Source: Marca)
Ancelotti Content Without Mbappe: Amidst the speculation surrounding Mbappe, Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti has suggested the team might not need the French superstar, claiming they already possess the “best six players in the world.” (Source: Goal)
AC Milan’s Prodigy Stays Put: Despite interest from Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan’s wonderkid Francesco Camarda is set to sign his first professional contract with the club when he turns 16 next month. (Source: Calciomercato, via Football Italia)
Newcastle Eyes Bournemouth’s Kelly: Newcastle United is considering a move for 25-year-old Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly this summer. (Source: Mail)
Barcelona to Keep Ferran Torres: Contrary to rumors, Barcelona has no plans to let 23-year-old Spanish forward Ferran Torres leave the club in the upcoming transfer window. (Source: Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Mourinho’s Bayern Ambitions: Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to take over as Bayern Munich’s manager, should the club decide to part ways with Thomas Tuchel. (Source: Bild – in German)
Liverpool’s Contract Moves: Liverpool is planning to secure 25-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold with a new long-term deal and is also eyeing a move for Fulham’s 26-year-old defender Tosin Adarabioyo. (Source: Football Insider; Mail)
Sheffield Wednesday’s American Target: If they avoid relegation, Sheffield Wednesday is interested in making a bid for Orlando City and United States forward Duncan McGuire, aged 23. (Source: Sun)
Yusuf Yazici Set for Exit: Turkish midfielder Yusuf Yazici, currently with Lille, is attracting interest from several European clubs and is likely to move on when his contract expires this summer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Messi’s Barcelona Return Almost Happened: La Liga president Javier Tebas revealed that Lionel Messi was “close” to making a return to Barcelona last summer before deciding to stay with Inter Miami. (Source: Mirror)