Napoli is setting its sights on signing Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who is expected to become a free agent when his Manchester City contract expires this summer. De Bruyne, 33, is reportedly keen on remaining in Europe, and Aston Villa is among several clubs closely monitoring his situation.
In addition to de Bruyne, Napoli is also interested in Manchester City’s 29-year-old English midfielder Jack Grealish.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is contemplating a transfer to Barcelona, highlighting the shifting dynamics in the Premier League as players eye moves abroad.
As for Manchester City, they have pinpointed Bayer Leverkusen’s 22-year-old midfielder Florian Wirtz as their top transfer target. Wirtz has yet to reveal whether he prefers a move to City or Bayern Munich.
In another noteworthy development, Liverpool has been boosted by the discovery of a £29.7 million release clause for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who is a target for the club. Liverpool, alongside Arsenal and Manchester City, has also initiated talks to acquire Brazilian winger Rodrygo, 24, from Real Madrid.
This situation reflects the evolving transfer landscape, with several clubs actively seeking to strengthen their squads as the summer transfer window approaches. The upcoming season could see exciting changes as these negotiations unfold.