Jules Kounde has AGREED to join Manchester United in the summer transfer window, but only under one condition.

Manchester United are actively seeking a versatile defender capable of playing both center-back and right-back positions and have turned their attention to Barcelona’s Jules Kounde. The French defender, valued at €50m (£42.5m), is reportedly open to a move away from Camp Nou.

This interest from United aligns with their need to strengthen their defensive options. Another potential target for United is Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, suggesting that the club is keen on bolstering their backline with reliable and adaptable defenders.

In other transfer news, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has expressed his intention to stay with the club, despite rumored interest from Manchester City. Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Rodrygo remains committed to Real Madrid and is not seeking a transfer this summer.

Meanwhile, officials from the Saudi Pro League are reportedly interested in acquiring two more Liverpool players. Winger Luis Diaz and defender Joe Gomez are both on their radar for the upcoming summer transfer window. This follows the league’s recent trend of targeting high-profile players from top European clubs.

One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent clubs is prepared to offer up to €100m (£85m) for Barcelona winger Raphinha. This potential transfer underscores the financial muscle and ambition of Saudi Arabian clubs in the global football market.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is pushing his club to pursue Benfica center-back Antonio Silva. Arteta sees Silva as a valuable addition to his defensive lineup and is keen to secure his services.

Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is reportedly close to leaving Old Trafford to join Scottish side Celtic, according to Turkish outlet Aksam. However, there are conflicting reports, with sources from the Mail suggesting that Bayindir’s departure is not imminent and that the Turkey international needs to decide whether he is willing to remain as Andre Onana’s backup for another season.

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal over any of his other Premier League suitors this summer. This preference could give Arsenal an edge in securing the young striker’s signature.

Conversely, Arsenal’s left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is attracting interest from Bayern Munich, with new manager Vincent Kompany keen on bringing him to the Bundesliga. This potential move highlights Kompany’s intent to strengthen his squad with experienced Premier League talent.

Tottenham Hotspur’s efforts to sign Torino center-back Alessandro Buongiorno are in jeopardy as Napoli enters the fray, determined to secure the defender’s signature. This competition from Napoli could complicate Tottenham’s pursuit.

West Ham United are in negotiations with Palmeiras for a deal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Luis Guilherme. Liverpool are also keeping a close watch on Guilherme as they plan their summer transfer activities.

Monaco currently leads the race to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja. However, the French club is reluctant to meet Chelsea’s asking price of £50m, which was set in January. This financial hurdle could affect the negotiations and potential transfer.

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Jude Bellingham, is in talks with Crystal Palace over a possible summer move. His performances have caught the attention of several clubs, with Brentford also reportedly interested in securing his signature.

These transfer developments highlight the bustling activity in the football market as clubs aim to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.

The pursuit of top talents and strategic acquisitions underscores the competitive nature of the transfer window, with clubs across Europe and beyond keen to bolster their rosters and address key areas of need.